True Tales

The Engagement Ring Clients That Weren’t Mother and Son

This teacher-student couple were in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Published

6 months ago

November 1, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore November 2023 Issue

The Engagement Ring Clients That Weren’t Mother and Son

“We had a couple come in looking for engagement rings. The female was a lot older than the male. We assumed he was with his mother. It wasn’t! We Facebook-stalked them after they purchased. Turn the clock back about 10 years, a female junior high teacher was having sex with her 13-year-old male student. She was certainly teaching him more than English. He wasn’t complaining. But somehow, they got found out. She went to prison for several years. Fast forward to now: They are getting married.” — Dave Fadel, Fadel Enterprises, Bountiful, UT

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.”