(PRESS RELEASE) ROCHESTER, NY — RDI Diamonds, one of the largest premier diamond suppliers, has exclusively partnered with Zillion to offer immediate personal jewelry insurance with preferred rates at the point of sale. The partnership provides a valuable differentiation benefit, lower premiums and an easy insurance experience for customers that purchase RDI diamonds, including its Rare & Forever Diamonds, natural diamonds that are hand-selected for their highest quality and consistency.
Consumers receive Zillion’s special offer of insurance and 1-Click, hassle-free insurance protection via text while in-store or from within their jeweler’s eCommerce shopping cart. It provides immediate protection on their RDI and Rare & Forever purchases without completing lengthy and burdensome insurance applications.
Retail jewelers benefit, too, by combining the sale of superior diamonds with customer peace of mind and an enhanced claims replacement process.
“We are dedicated to raising the bar and setting new standards by providing exceptional diamonds and services to consumers and the jewelers they buy from,” said Michael Indelicato, CEO and president of RDI Diamonds. “Our partnership with Zillion, a leader in the Personal Jewelry Insurance marketplace, reflects our mutual commitment to meeting the needs of today’s discerning customers and jewelers by offering them a valuable service, saving them time and providing peace of mind.”
“Personal Jewelry Insurance was in dire need of modernization, and our approach to help it evolve by vastly improving the customer experience marries well with RDI and its Rare & Forever Diamonds,” said Adam Black, managing director of Zillion. “We are excited that together we can offer great value and benefits to the purchasers of exclusive jewelry, and continue to provide one-of-a-kind solutions with enhanced service value to help jewelers meet the buying preferences of today’s customer.”
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
