(PRESS RELEASE) GREAT NECK, NEW YORK – Samuel B. a leading designer of Sterling Silver and Gold Jewelry from Bali and around the world has launched its first full length Catalog.
Samuel B.’s new 56 page catalog was created incorporating feedback from many of its it more than 200 retail partners who wanted a catalog with retail pricing to aid them in placing reorders, as well as to show customers in store for special orders of styles that the retailer did not have in stock. Mathew Behnam, VP of Business Development at Samuel B. stated that “Unlike many other product catalogs that designers release, ours was designed with its aesthetic at the forefront, this will allow or retail partners to feel confident when using the catalog as an in store sales tool”.
Customers can view the new catalog online at wholesale.samuelb.com , where they can also request to have a copy sent to their store.
The Samuel B. Collection, founded by New York based jewelry designer Samuel Behnam, is a socially and environmentally responsible industry leader of artisan crafted jewelry. Exceeding industry standards for sustainability and ethical labor laws for over 35 years, the Samuel B. ideology is to preserve the environment and the dignity of the communities where affiliated artisans live. Based predominantly in Bali, each Samuel B. artisan is mentored and educated to guarantee the quality of the jewelry they create. Additionally, to promote sustainability and socially responsible fair-trade practices, affiliated artisans receive a fair wage, job security, and growth opportunities. Environmental awareness initiatives have been implemented across all Samuel B. sites, from artisan workshops to the head office, to minimize the company’s carbon footprint and energy usage. Additionally, all associated suppliers are thoroughly vetted to ensure adherence to the company’s humanitarian and environmental standards. Guaranteeing the integrity of the final product, every piece of Samuel B. jewelry is subjected to an extensive supply chain inspection process. Meticulously examined during manufacturing, the international workshops thoroughly examine each piece before a final quality control examination is conducted in New York. With the Samuel B. collection, every ethically sourced and hand-selected gemstone, pearl, polished shell, and diamond guarantees a classic piece of jewelry that embodies Samuel’s philosophy, one at a time, one of a kind, each by hand.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
