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5 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed
A diamond theft at Alrosa, the jewelry featured on The Bachelorette, takeaways from a Las Vegas market week newbie, and more.
New York—Fell behind on last week’s jewelry news? Get back in the loop with these five stories.
1. Alrosa Employee, 2 Others Arrested for Stealing Diamonds
They were arrested last week with their latest haul, a batch of rough diamonds worth more than $300,000, the company said.
2. The PR Adviser: Turning Staff Into Influencers
To start, it requires having someone on staff who has that certain je ne sais quoi, Lilian Raji writes.
3. This Year, Forevermark’s Focused on Bridal
The diamond brand’s new campaign, “I Take You, Until Forever” was designed to reflect modern love.
4. Musings from a Las Vegas Market Week Newcomer
Associate Editor Lenore Fedow shares four takeaways from her first Vegas trip, including her favorite events and why she doesn’t want another tote bag.
5. Here’s the Jewelry Bachelorette Hannah B. Is Wearing
Pieces from Brevani, Meredith Marks, Dilamani and Gabriel & Co. are featured on the latest season of the reality show.
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