True Tales

That Time The Customer Swallowed Her Jewelry

This beautiful diamond ring went places no ring should go.

Published

4 years ago

May 24, 2020

INSTORE Staff Instore June 2020 Issue

As we were inspecting a beautiful diamond wedding ring, the client told us that it had traveled a lot — like through her intestines! She had put the ring in her pillbox so the cats wouldn’t mess with it, and accidentally swallowed it in the morning. Took three weeks to “appear.” Needless to say, we hand-sanitized right afterwards. — Beth Cevasco, Scott’s Custom Jewelers, Fairlawn, OH

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”