True Tales: Saved By the Cuff of My Pants

Published

16 years ago

July 2, 2008

Not too long ago, I re-set a customer’s diamond in a new pendant. I polished it along with six or seven other items and put them in the ultrasonic. Later, when I took them out, her pendant was nowhere to be found. We looked high and low. We took apart the dust collector, the sink, etc. but still no pendant. This was not an overly expensive piece, but let’s face it, no one wants to tell their customer their jewelry was lost. Later that evening, while in the car with my wife. I told her what had happened. She said, “Did you check the cuff of your pants?” I slid my hand into the cuff and, without having to even feel around, put my fingers on something. You guessed it, her pendant. Apparently, when I slid the items I was polishing into the palm of my hand, this pendant missed and fell into the cuff unbeknownst to me. Not only that, it stayed there for the whole day instead of falling out at any number of locations. Just dumb luck? I’m not sure!

GARY Y.,
AMES, IA

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.”