(Press Release)
LAFAYETTE, LA – Stuller Inc. has added lab-grown diamonds to its assortment of melee and large diamonds.
“Lab-grown diamonds are optically, visually and chemically identical to natural diamonds,” says Stanley Zale, vice president of diamonds and gemstones, Stuller. “We want to give jewelers every option they need to thrive, and many of our customers already offer these diamonds with great success.”
The lab-grown diamonds, which are grown in the United States, are accompanied by:
- A certificate from the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL)
- A unique inscription on the girdle
- A distinctly labeled package
“We do treat these stones differently than our natural inventory,” says Zale. “They are housed in a separate vault, stored and shipped in a distinct, blue acrylic box, and are always handled separately.”
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For more information on lab-created diamonds, visit stuller.com/labgrowndiamondsinfo.
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.
