(PRESS RELEASE) The offices of Vahan Jewelry are buzzing with excitement this year, as the company prepares to celebrate its golden anniversary. The leading US designer and manufacturer was founded 50 years ago by classically trained French Designer Sacha Der Calousdian. From a modest, one man, Manhattan based studio, Sacha grew the company into a leading American made jewelry brand.
The success of Vahan is owed in no small part to the unique collaboration between Sacha and his wife Nathalie who joined the company in its early years. Sacha’s eye for design and skills as a craftsman combined with Nathalie’s merchandising expertise, curated the unique collections of jewelry cherished by women around the world.
This tradition continues to shape the work of their sons, Greg and Cedric who joined the company a decade ago. Today, the brothers work in their separate capacities to build upon the powerful legacy set forth by their parents.
Since joining the company, Cedric has expanded the company’s various systems and infrastructure. Greg, now the 4th generation of jewelry designers in the family, has successfully blended his own design sense with the traditional look set forth by Sacha to create authentic Vahan looks that dazzle.
This year promises to be full of exciting surprises for loyal Vahan customers and retailers alike. It will be a celebration of half a century of delivering hand crafted, American made, coveted jewelry.
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.
