(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES – Uneek Jewelry scooped up two-category winnings in the INSTORE Design Awards for Retailer’s Choice in The Colored Gemstone and The Engagement/Wedding Ring and also bagged the 2018 Top Rock Award from WeddingWire at the recent Luxury/JCK Shows in Las Vegas.
These three recent awards have bestowed Benjamin his 15th industry accolade.
The winning piece for the Colored Gemstone Category is a one-of-a kind Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring which evokes the romantic and sensual curves of his Silhouette Collection. It features a colossal 8 carat oval sapphire flanked by a quarter carat epaulete diamonds on a diamond studded Silhouette-inspired shank. The breath- taking ring embodies pure elegance. As Benjamin shares “I wanted to create a simple but elegant design that shows off the center stone and compliments it with the beautiful epaulete sides, not taking away from the main stone, but adding a touch of WOW to it.”
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Meanwhile, the Award for Engagement/Wedding Ring Category is captured by a bridal set from his newest and hottest Us Collection. The distinctive wedding set is in 14 Karat Rose Gold featuring baguette-cut diamonds on the matching bands with a round center stone. According to Benjamin “The concept of this particular Us Collection Ring Set was a collaborative effort with Cortland Shopper, our VP of Sales. Our desire was to bring out something modern and edgy. The east-west setting of the baguettes was intentional; to capture and highlight its brilliance and to take a break from the ordinary halo ring. This bridal set, it’s definitely extraordinary, definitely Uneek.”
The 2018 Top Rock Winner is also from the Us Collection. It is a 3-piece set which embodies the modern, adventurous, unique, daring and fashion forward brides. The concept lets the wearer express her individuality by customizing a combo of rings to represent each milestone or just because. As Benjamin puts it, “When designing this beautiful set from The Us collection, I wanted to live up to the tradition of Uneek. It needed to be exceptional and extraordinary and just show that this collection is all about being Uneek. I wanted to let the individuality shine through by being able to customize your own ring and go beyond the norm of a 2- piece-set”.
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The rings are in 14 Karat Rose Gold featuring a band with crisscross motif of round-baguette diamonds and a matching band/engagement ring combo featuring diamond-shaped stations, each decked with a cluster of white round diamonds. This ring trio has about one carat of diamonds in total weight, excluding center.
For more information on these rings, and all other styles from Uneek’s Fine Jewelry Collection, please e- mail [email protected], or call (1-888) BE-UNEEK.
Exceeding Every Expectation: How Wilkerson Helped d’Original Jewelers Achieve an Outstanding Retirement Sale
When David Rees decided to retire after 34 years of serving Bellevue, Washington’s Eastside, he and his wife knew their exit from d’Original Jewelers needed to honor their decades-long commitment to customers while meeting their financial goals. Since opening in 1990, David had built a reputation as one of the area’s most trusted names for diamonds, custom jewelry, and repairs.
Understanding that a successful retirement sale requires more than just discounting merchandise, David chose Wilkerson to manage his transition. What impressed him most was their attention to detail, particularly in accounting and sales projections. The results far exceeded his expectations — the sale significantly outperformed projections, delivering exceptional financial results that surpassed his retirement goals.
“They were always there for support. If we needed anything, they were able to accomplish that,” David shares. For jewelers contemplating retirement, David’s experience demonstrates Wilkerson’s proven ability to deliver outstanding results while providing comprehensive support throughout the entire process. His recommendation? “100% yes.”
