After 25 years offering up jewelry to customers on St. John, Verace recently added a distinguished honor by being voted the top designer jewelry retailer in the nation.
The "Best Designer Retailer 2007" award was bestowed on the local store at the JCK Show in Las Vegas, held from June 1 to 5, after a juried selection process consisting of editors, designers and retailers.
JCK is a leading producer of trade events in the fine jewelry industry.
Retailers were chosen for their lasting excellence and ongoing commitment at promoting, displaying and selling designer jewelry.
"It is an honor to be recognized as a Top Designer Retailer and to be among this prestigious group of Top 50 Retailers," Verace owner Luigi Costello said.
"I know we all share the same commitment to continue to assist creative designers in their efforts to be recognized."
Costello handpicks the jewelry in his European style store in Cruz Bay, which includes Murphy Design sailboats with unusual gemstones, Britt Anderson's handmade art, unique patented Cylette jewelry designs, Edward Mirell made with Spectore Brand Titanium, Steven Douglas' whimsical sea creatures, Galatea's Diamond in a Pearl collection, and Bellarri's stunning laser cut gemstone designs.
The store's name is Italian for "truth," and Costello said the business offers up straightforward pricing and a no-pressure sales approach.
Verace topped the list of winners, including other Top 10 retailers Reinhold Jewelers of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Don Muller Gallery of Northampton, Massachusetts; Lily & Co., of Sanibel, Florida; Pageo Jewelers of Nantucket, Massachusetts; Fortunoff's of Westbury, New York; Spirits in Stone Gallery of Santa Barbara, California; Deja & Co., of California; French Designer Jeweler of Scottsdale, Arizona; and XAN Jewelry of Kauai, Hawaii.
"Verace clearly shares a passion for the artistry of jewelry making and a commitment to marketing designer jewelry," said Dave Bonaparte, group vice president of JCK Events.
"We are pleased to be able to honor them as one of a few special retailers who recognize the value in supporting designer created jewels."
Source: virginislandsdailynews
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