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A 14-karat yellow gold and diamond band from Nancy Newberg’s new collection of wedding-day jewelry. For more, see No. 6 below.
New York—A Grammys jewelry roundup, predictions on consumer behavior in 2023, and a story on social media trends were among National’s Jeweler most-read articles for the week of Feb. 5-11.
See them all below.
1) 5 Fun Grammy Awards Jewelry Tidbits
For one, Taylor Swift wore $3 million worth of jewelry on the red carpet.
2) Melissa Joy Manning’s Brooklyn Boutique Robbed at Knifepoint
The robber obscured his identity with a hat, sunglasses, and surgical mask.
3) Queens Jeweler Convicted of Laundering Stolen Luxury Watches
A jury found Stanislav Yakubov guilty of money laundering and making false statements to federal law enforcement agents.
4) What to Know About Consumers in 2023
From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.
5) Pandora to Open More Stores, Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Line
In its full-year results, the Danish jeweler outlined its plans for the year ahead.
6) Nancy Newberg’s New Collection is for Brides
The designer has unveiled an entire range dedicated to jewelry for wedding festivities.
7) Creative Connecting: Top Social Media Tools for 2023
Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams dive into the trends and updates expected to shape the social landscape this year.
8) Sophie Bille Brahe Debuts Diamond Initial Jewelry
The Danish designer gives the alphabet her swirling diamond treatment.
9) Long’s Jewelers Announces Director of Stores
Jana Bethlem joins the jewelry and watch retailer from Christian Dior.
10) You Can Shop the ‘EDDI’ Designers at Marissa Collections
Six designers from the Natural Diamond Council and Lorraine Schwartz’s Emerging Designer Diamond Initiative have debuted their collections.
See them all below.
1) 5 Fun Grammy Awards Jewelry Tidbits
For one, Taylor Swift wore $3 million worth of jewelry on the red carpet.
2) Melissa Joy Manning’s Brooklyn Boutique Robbed at Knifepoint
The robber obscured his identity with a hat, sunglasses, and surgical mask.
3) Queens Jeweler Convicted of Laundering Stolen Luxury Watches
A jury found Stanislav Yakubov guilty of money laundering and making false statements to federal law enforcement agents.
4) What to Know About Consumers in 2023
From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.
5) Pandora to Open More Stores, Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Line
In its full-year results, the Danish jeweler outlined its plans for the year ahead.
6) Nancy Newberg’s New Collection is for Brides
The designer has unveiled an entire range dedicated to jewelry for wedding festivities.
7) Creative Connecting: Top Social Media Tools for 2023
Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams dive into the trends and updates expected to shape the social landscape this year.
8) Sophie Bille Brahe Debuts Diamond Initial Jewelry
The Danish designer gives the alphabet her swirling diamond treatment.
9) Long’s Jewelers Announces Director of Stores
Jana Bethlem joins the jewelry and watch retailer from Christian Dior.
10) You Can Shop the ‘EDDI’ Designers at Marissa Collections
Six designers from the Natural Diamond Council and Lorraine Schwartz’s Emerging Designer Diamond Initiative have debuted their collections.
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