b'20 UNDER 40 Q&AQ2: WHICH VENDOR IN YOUR STOREHAS YOU THE MOST EXCITED AND WHY?JESSE DIKES AMELIA TUTTLEWESTON JEWELERS DAYS JEWELERSThe vendor that has me the most Swarovski is making waves with its fan-excited for the future would be Messika.tastic, fresh jewelry collections. These pieces The brand is incredibly unique and are bold and fun, and along with Swarovskis disruptive, with a huge opportunity new packaging, they are fearlessly reinventing for growth. themselves. TALON RASMUSSEN, RASMUSSEN JEWELERSGabriel & Co.! They continue to be a popular vendor among our customers with modern styles and great value. With their very in-depth website giving the ability to make alterations to most styles and produce an updated price, to their excellent warranty that gives a one-year warranty on any damage, it is an easy vendor to recommend to customers. The cherry on top is the ability to offer a one-year, no-questions-asked exchange for a different style on all engagement rings.JANINA MESSERLIAN, BAXTERS FINE JEWELRYOne of my roles in the store is to select and manage the inventory. This puts me in very close relationships with many of our vendors. While they all have something unique about them, one that especially sparked my interest recently is Lagos. We started with the brand about two years ago and they have one of the best onboarding programs I have ever experienced. They really know how to get the staff excited about the brand, and therefore the staff gets the customers excited about it. It has done extremely well in our store due to their outstanding wholesale support, and of course due to the depth of product, and versatile styles they offer.BOBBI HANSEN TROY UNDERWOODFRED MEYER JEWELERS UNDERWOODS FINE JEWELERSWe have a wonderful vendorWe are different than most jewelry stores as base we have worked with forwe only carry one brand namethe Underwood many years that we continue tobrand. Its very exciting to be able to travel the be excited about for differentworld purchasing loose gemstones and then reasons but mainly those remainhaving the ability to create unique one-of-a-kind unbranded or come under one ofpieces with our award-winning design studio and our internal brands.in-house custom shop.PAULA GRACIA, BEN BRIDGE JEWELERIm absolutely thrilled to showcase Toscano Gold in our store. This exquisite collection embodies the perfect blend of Italian elegance, innovative design, and exceptional craftsmanship. What sets Toscano apart is their unique fusion of traditional techniques with modern style, resulting in truly show-stopping pieces that exude style and so-phistication. What excites me most about Toscano Gold is the attention to detail and passion that goes into crafting each piece. You can feel the Italian heritage and expertise shining through in every aspect, from the sleek designs to the meticulous finish. Toscano not only meets but exceeds our standards for quality, craftsmanship, and style. Were honored to carry this exclusive brand at our Ben Bridge stores. Continued on page 6866 RETAILER HALL OF FAME 2024'