(PRESS RELEASE) VALENZA, ITALY — The venerable House of Vendorafa, master goldsmiths creating handmade fine jewelry from Valenza, launch the new Torre Collection, inspired by battlement castle tower architecture. With design influences from the fortified defensive structures protecting ancient city walls, manor homes or castles, Torre presents a pattern of intervals presenting repetitive rectangular insets, a distinctive symbol of medieval architecture.
Incorporated as either decorative or functional, the long walls and round towers were considered strong, elegant and resistant to siege. They provided the perception of strength, power and protection, allowing for defenders to safeguard their property from enemies and launch defensive artillery. The highly distinctive pattern also on Churches presented an added element of beauty in architecture and design emulating the functional architecture to defend and protect.
Allowing for a dual special perspective, Torre by Vendorafa offers sleek long and linear lines, sharp angles, and styles fashioned in round castle drum towers. Strong, graphic yet simple designs from the bar necklace to the single section “torretta” or small tower are present in stackable rings of different widths, multiple sized hoops earrings, rings, cuff bracelets and stud earrings show strength and beauty in shape, design all in a hand-hammered matte finish. Torre will launch in the U.S. at retailers for summer 2023.
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Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
