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SHERRY GILMORE M E E T F I N K ’ S O W N Diamond Expert, Birkdale Village • Huntersville, NC • (704) 927-4888 • Sherry.Gilmore@finks.com
I am a new face at Fink’s Jewelers in Birkdale Village, but I have been in the jewelry industry for nearly 30 years. I’ve known the Fink’s family through being in the industry. So, when I felt like it was time for me to start on a new path, the first place that popped into my mind was Fink’s. I feel extremely blessed to be working here with such a prestigious family-owned jeweler. Something I’ve Never Experienced Before The work-life balance at Fink’s is something I’ve never seen before in a company — and they’re still getting the job done. There is such peace here, and when clients come in, they know we’re going to listen, and we’re going to make the experience like no other, whether they purchase or not. A Love for Luxury At my previous employer, I didn’t have the chance to sell a lot of the brands that Fink’s carries. But now I love the luxury watches, and the jewelry by David Yurman, Roberto Coin, and John Hardy. I love the spirituality behind those brands. I also love the fact that Fink’s stands firm on providing the best and highest quality diamonds to all its customers, regardless of each customer’s budget. Helping Others Find Healing About three years ago, I lost my 23-year-old son. I have learned to take my pain and use it to help other people. I get to talk to clients all the time about how I’ve been able to heal and give them pointers on how they can get through the same thing or something similar. What worked for me during that time was diving into my spirituality and recognizing that my son is still here with me, even though he’s no longer physically present.
Mother’s Day is Extra Special The first Mother’s Day after my son had passed, I went to the ocean. On my way home, something sparked the idea in me to send 100 mothers 7 mm pearl earrings for Mother’s Day from their child. So, I created an email address called Not Forgotten 100, and I gave it to everyone I knew, so they could share it with a mother who had lost a child. Then, the week of Mother’s Day, I boxed up 120 pairs of pearl earrings and sent them all over the country, along with two pairs to other countries. I didn’t put my name on them, because I wanted them to feel like they had received a gift from their child. That year, I got to sit on my couch, smile, and feel peace. So, that is just one way I’ve been able to deal with my pain — By helping others deal with theirs. And I plan on doing something, again, this year. I just don’t know what yet. But I’ll always gift a pair of pearls to someone, if I feel led to do so.
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