Opening Lines: March 2016

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8 years ago

March 23, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Bold Gold from Allison Kaufman

GILT TRIP

Allison-Kaufman’s new collection gets right to the point. Named Bold Gold, the line has strong designs that are meant to stand out. Each piece features rich textured details, diamond accents and motifs, like blooming florals, that never go out of style. And the collection is perfectly timed to capture the precious metal’s newfound popularity.
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14K yellow gold and diamond (0.33 TCW) necklace
MSRP: $1,050

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 edition of INSTORE.

TC.850 Carbon Fiber collection from Triton

IN THE FAST LANE

Aerodynamic lines and high performance materials are making the leap from cutting edge autos to jewelry. Men’s line Triton uses strong, lightweight elements that usually show up in racecars. Its latest, the TC.850 Carbon Fiber collection, is scratch-resistant and composed of a blend of hardwearing metals, plus woven and inlay details that have driver’s seat style. tritonjewelry.com

Steel and carbon fiber pendant MSRP: $305

HAMMER TIME

The process of making jewelry is just as important as its raw materials. Coralia Leets’ recent work centers on the idiosyncratic charm of hammered, irregular surfaces. Crafted in sterling silver with oxidized or gold-plated finishes, the Hammered collection includes bohemian earrings with shimmering drops, oversize gemstone pendants and petite open cuff bangles. coralialeets.com

Hammered collection T-bar chalcedony earring
MSRP: $465

ELEGANT EXTRAS

Nomination USA’s Flair collection is classic jewelry that gives an upbeat lift to a jewelry wardrobe. Springy lengths of sterling silver in four finishes — rose gold, yellow gold, rhodium or silver — come unadorned or with playful embellishments, like hearts, infinity symbols and butterflies. And for extra … flair, some pieces feature cubic zirconia accents. nomination.us

Bracelet in sterling silver and 18K gold plating MSRP: $156

sterling silver stacking rings from Chamilia

HIGH AND MIGHTY

Chamilia was founded more than a decade ago as a bead company and has come a long way since then. While the brand still produces beads aplenty, it continues to add to its repertoire. Now it’s tackling sterling silver stacking rings. There are 28 styles in all, including 12 birthstone rings and posey rings with messages like, “love you to the moon and back.” chamilia.com

Sterling silver and Swarovski zirconia rings
MSRP: from $30 to $70

When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”