True Tales

These Are All Real Projects Requested of a Jeweler

Some they could do, but one type is out of the question.

Published

1 year ago

August 21, 2022

INSTORE Staff Instore August 2022 Issue

“I’ve been asked about several interesting projects. 1. ‘Can you copy my tattoo design into a ring?’ Yes! 2. ‘Can you create a pendant out of my dog’s teeth?’ Yes! 3. ‘I have some old gold to sell you …’ Oh wow, there’s gold teeth in that bag. I’ll take it, I guess. 4. ‘I read about turning ashes into diamonds. Can you do that?’ Not me. 5. ‘Can I borrow jewelry for my rap video/wedding/photoshoot?’ NO!” — Submitted anonymously to the 2021 Big Survey

Why This Jeweler Chose Wilkerson

Mark Lauer is the owner of Mark Michael Diamond Designs, the Minnesota-based jewelry gallery known for exceptional and uniquely designed diamond jewelry. Though he loved creating the beautiful jewelry his business was known for, retirement was an exciting alternative to the 60+ hours a week he’d spent building it up. He called Wilkerson to help with a retirement sale. “I did talk to two other companies, but I just didn’t feel they offered the same services that Wilkerson did,” he says. “I knew Wilkerson had the expertise to follow through and give me the service and results that I wanted. They’re the number one rock stars in this industry.”