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Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of May 8 to 14, according to Google Analytics.
New York--Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of May 8 to 14, according to Google Analytics.
1. Jeweler Arrested For Allegedly Pawning Clients’ Jewelry
The owner of Ray Boone Jewelers in Montgomery, Ala., was taken into police custody May 2 on charges of first degree theft of property.
2. Pandora Cuts More Retailers, US Sales Up 13%
In its first quarter, the bead and jewelry brand cut 55 of what it’s now classifying as “multi-branded” retailers and saw U.S. revenue rise 13 percent year-over-year in the three-month period.
3. The History Behind … Dress Clips
In this month’s The History Behind, National Jeweler explored how and when dress clips came into fashion as well as what eventually drove them back out.
4. Column: Respect the Traveling Salespeople
While Peter Smith understands the tremendous demands on jewelers’ time today, he points out that it only takes a minute to be civil to traveling salespeople.
5. Rio Tinto Unveils ‘Impossibly Rare’ Violet Diamond
At 2.83 carats, oval cut and GIA color-graded as a fancy deep grayish blue violet, the “Argyle Violet” will lead Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender this year.
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Nicolosi, president and CEO of The Kingswood Company, previously sat on WJA’s board from 2011 to 2018.
Karina Brez’s race-ready piece is a sophisticated nod to the horse-rider relationship.
Meet Ben Claus—grand prize winner of For the Love of Jewelers 2023 Fall Design Challenge.
“Horizon” invites individuals to explore the limitless possibilities that lie ahead, said the brand.
The jeweler credits its recent “Be Love” campaign and ongoing brand revamp for its 17 percent jump in sales.
The co-founder of Lewis Jewelers was also the longtime mayor of the city of Moore.
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Elvis Presley gifted this circa 1967 gold and diamond watch to Dodie Marshall, his co-star in “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.
May’s birthstone is beloved for its rich green hue and its versatility.
Jacqui Larsson joins Opsydia with nearly two decades of experience in the industry.
Last month in Dallas, David Walton pushed another jeweler, David Ettinger, who later died.
The “Tiffany Céleste” collection reimagines designer Jean Schlumberger’s interpretations of the universe.
The brand also created a 100-carat lab-grown diamond necklace in honor of its centennial.
Tim Schlick has been promoted from his previous position as COO.
It’s the second year for the event, slated to take place in October in Toronto.
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Sales will be paused while the relocation takes place over the next few months.
“SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds” is a collaboration between the designer and celebrity stylist Misa Hylton.
The retailer is moving to a newly designed space in the same shopping center.
Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.
The necklace is featured in the brand’s “Rebel Heart” campaign starring Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo.
The two organizations will host a joint event, “Converge,” in September 2025.
Big changes appear to be on the horizon for the diamond miner and its parent company, Anglo American.
Padis succeeds Lisa Bridge, marking the first time the organization has had two women board presidents in a row.