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Aurelia Demark’s “Large Four Leaf Clover Pendant” in 18-karat yellow gold with an emerald ($3,525). The “Designer to Watch” profile on Demark was National Jeweler’s fourth most popular story last week.
New York— Stories about 2022’s best-selling watches and Tiffany buying a cache of Argyle diamonds were among National’s Jeweler top 10 stories for the week of Jan. 22-28.
See them all below.
1) These Were 2022’s Top-Selling Watch Brands, Chrono24 Says
Rolex remained No. 1 while a brand known for its pilot watches slipped into the No. 5 spot.
2) Tiffany Buys 35 of the Last Diamonds Recovered From Argyle
Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.
3) On Data: Here’s How Independent Jewelers Did in 2022
Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.
4) Designers to Watch in 2023: Aurelia Demark
The designer finds the modernity in classic motifs and family heirloom jewels.
5) Melanie Grant Named Executive Director of RJC
She has more than 20 years’ experience in watches and jewelry, and says sustainability is the “greatest single issue” facing the industry.
See them all below.
1) These Were 2022’s Top-Selling Watch Brands, Chrono24 Says
Rolex remained No. 1 while a brand known for its pilot watches slipped into the No. 5 spot.
2) Tiffany Buys 35 of the Last Diamonds Recovered From Argyle
Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.
3) On Data: Here’s How Independent Jewelers Did in 2022
Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.
4) Designers to Watch in 2023: Aurelia Demark
The designer finds the modernity in classic motifs and family heirloom jewels.
5) Melanie Grant Named Executive Director of RJC
She has more than 20 years’ experience in watches and jewelry, and says sustainability is the “greatest single issue” facing the industry.
6) At Vicenzaoro, Paola De Luca Gazes Into Jewelry’s Future
The trend forecaster and her guests explored unconventional jewelry designs, NFTs, AI art, and more during her Trendvision presentation.
7) Stephanie Gottlieb Announces First President, CCO Hire
Morgan P. Richardson joins from La Perla.
8) NDC and Lorraine Schwartz Announce New ‘EDDI’ Class
The Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative provides diamond credit and mentorship to young brands helmed by BIPOC designers.
9) GIA and AGS Launch Diamond Light Performance Supplement Report
The AGS Ideal Report by GIA is a digital-only addition to GIA diamond reports.
10) Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Set to Open 10th Store
It will be located in San Antonio’s Alamo Quarry Market and will be Lee Michaels’ third location in the city.
The trend forecaster and her guests explored unconventional jewelry designs, NFTs, AI art, and more during her Trendvision presentation.
7) Stephanie Gottlieb Announces First President, CCO Hire
Morgan P. Richardson joins from La Perla.
8) NDC and Lorraine Schwartz Announce New ‘EDDI’ Class
The Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative provides diamond credit and mentorship to young brands helmed by BIPOC designers.
9) GIA and AGS Launch Diamond Light Performance Supplement Report
The AGS Ideal Report by GIA is a digital-only addition to GIA diamond reports.
10) Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Set to Open 10th Store
It will be located in San Antonio’s Alamo Quarry Market and will be Lee Michaels’ third location in the city.
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