From a Betta fish brooch to a “dragon’s trove” of zircon eggs, here are seven pieces that’ve stuck with Associate Editor Lauren McLemore.
What You Might Have Missed
Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.

New York--Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.
1. What Will Become of Retail Jewelry Stores?
Peter Smith’s much-discussed column on the future of retail was the most-read story on National Jeweler last week. The second part of his two-part column is scheduled to run Tuesday.
2. Tiffany to Begin Selling on Net-a-Porter
The iconic jeweler announced last week that it will begin offering certain pieces from its “Tiffany T” collection on the Richemont-owned e-commerce site.
3. From AGS Conclave: 6 Takeaways on the Current Bridal Market
Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator covered a panel discussion on bridal trends that took place last Wednesday at American Gem Society Conclave in Washington, D.C.
4. Fake KP Certificates Spotted in Hong Kong
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre issued a warning to be on the lookout for fraudulent Kimberley Process certificates from Sierra Leone after one surfaced in the Far East.
5. One to Watch: Dana Bronfman
New York-based Dana Bronfman was the subject of this month’s One to Watch, a regular feature highlighting an up-and-coming jewelry designer.
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