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10 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed

TechnologyJan 09, 2023

10 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed

A cybercrime lawsuit and digital marketing predictions for the year ahead were among the most-read stories for the week of Jan. 1-7.

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Angely Martinez’s 14-karat yellow gold “Promise” ring set with a rhodolite garnet is among the jewels featured in Amanda’s Style File: Glorious Garnets. See more at No. 9 below.
New York—A lawsuit filed in federal court in Pittsburgh, a collection of a dozen jewels to start off the new year with sparkle, and a long-dormant mine gets a new life—these are among the top 10 most-clicked-on stories on National Jeweler for the week of Jan. 1-7.
 
See them all below.  
 
Joyce’s Jewelry in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, is suing PNC Bank after cybercriminals emptied its accounts through a series of wire transfers.

Yogo Mine in Montana, which produces the popular Yogo sapphires, was dormant for nearly four decades.

The colorful brand with a sweet sensibility is resonating with retailers, writes Senior Editor Ashley Davis.

Amanda Gizzi says hello to 2023 with a dozen jewels—one for each month of the year—sure to bring some shine to the days ahead.
 
Live chat, influencers and video are just a few of the elements that need to be part of your digital marketing plan, Emmanuel Raheb writes.
 
 
Strong jewelry sales and manufacturers’ desire to secure supply with known provenance pushed rough sales to their highest level since 2018.
 
Hamilton Home sells home goods and giftware from luxury brands Baccarat, Ginori 1735, and more.
 
The lab issued a non-paper Diamond Dossier, the first of its reports to make the transition, earlier this week.
 
The January birthstone is the “unsung hero of gemstones,” says Amanda Gizzi.
 
The industry veteran, who’s been with ERA for nearly a decade, will oversee sales, consulting and data operations.

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Jan Mohr, Couture’s ‘North Star,’ Dies at 71

Mohr had just retired in June after more than two decades as Couture’s retailer liaison.

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IDCA Elects New President, Board of Directors

Shekhar Shah of Real Gems Inc. will serve as president of the Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association in 2026.

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Lalaounis’ 2026 Good Luck Charm Speaks to Resilience

This year’s good luck charm features the mythical horse Pegasus, and is our first Piece of the Week of the new year.

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The Top 5 Stories of 2025

Articles about crime, engagement rings, and a necklace worn in the World Series generated the most interest among readers.

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Becka Johnson Kibby to Lead Edge Retail Academy

As part of the leadership transition, Sherry Smith will take on the role of vice president of coaching strategy and development.

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India Chosen as KP Chair for 2026

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Bulova, Stetson Collab on Watches With Western Flair

The new Bulova x Stetson designs highlight two animals often associated with the American West—the bison and the Texas Longhorn.

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Rahaminov Diamonds Pops Up in Florida

Its residency at Yamron Jewelers will run through May 2026.

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In Memoriam: Industry Friends We Lost in 2025

From influential executives to innovative designers, we pay tribute to the people we said goodbye to this year.

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Tanishq Opens New Stores in Florida, Virginia

The retailer is expanding into areas with large Indian and South Asian populations.

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Nanis Opens First Flagship Store

The Italian brand has opened its first flagship amid the peaks of the Dolomites in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy.

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‘Unearthed: Raw Beauty’ Exhibition Opens at LA Museum

The new curation at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County showcases rare gem and mineral specimens in their uncut, natural state.

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LA Jewelry District Couple Pleads Guilty to Hiding Millions from IRS

The couple pleaded guilty to concealing at least $127 million in cash transactions at its precious metals businesses.

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Consumer Confidence Falls Again in December

Consumers shared concerns about prices, inflation, tariffs, trade, and politics in the survey’s write-in response section.

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Bonhams to Open New U.S. Flagship in NYC

In February 2026, the auction house will move its headquarters to the former Steinway Hall, a neoclassical landmark on Billionaires’ Row.

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NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show Announces Winter Event

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Mining Titan Brian Gilbertson Dies at 82

The former BHP Billiton leader and Gemfields chairman is remembered for his influential leadership throughout his 50-year mining career.

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Bulgari Reimagines Costume Designers Guild Award

The LVMH-owned brand has partnered with the costume design union to revamp its award for 2026.

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Kering to Acquire Stake in Raselli Franco Group

The luxury titan inked a deal to acquire an initial minority stake in the jewelry manufacturer with a pathway to full ownership by 2032.

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For Future Reference Vintage Enters Bloomingdale’s

The company’s curation of unsigned vintage and estate jewelry debuted at the Bloomingdale’s in Costa Mesa, California.

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Customs Seizes Hundreds of Fake Rolex, Cartier Watches

In the recent multi-shipment seizure, CBP also found counterfeit Audemars Piguet, Moncler, and Chrome Hearts items.

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How Helzberg Is Reimagining Its Stores

Helzberg’s Chief Retail Officer Mitch Maggart shared details about its tests of a new store concept rooted in an elevated luxury experience.

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2025 Jewelry Rewind: Looking Back on an Eventful Year

Jewelers of America execs and National Jeweler editors discuss tariffs, the sky-high gold price, and the engagement that broke the internet.

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MadaLuxe Group Acquires Ippolita

The luxury goods company said founder Ippolita Rostagno will remain at the brand’s helm.

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