It includes pricing for unenhanced Colombian emeralds in the fine to extra fine range.
What You Might Have Missed: Positive Holiday Results
A final sales report from the 2016 holiday season and which seven designers to watch this year were the most popular stories on the site last week.

New York--A final sales report from the 2016 holiday season and an article on how one bridal brand is cracking down on copycats were the most popular stories on National Jeweler.com last week.
1. Jewelers Report Having Their Best Holiday in Years
After the holiday season ended, 11 jewelers told National Jeweler that they were happy with how the shopping season went overall.
2. Verragio Says It’s Cracking Down on Copycats
Bridal brand Verragio has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 10 companies in the past 18 months that it claims are copying its diamond engagement ring designs.
3. 7 Designers to Watch in 2017
From L.A. to Greece, National Jeweler culled a group of innovative jewelry designers to keep an eye on during the year.
4. 4 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2017
To help jewelers stay ahead of the curve, contributor Mike Farrell highlighted the updates that are sure to shake up the digital world in 2017.
5. Female Armed Robber Cops to More Crimes
Abigail Lee Kemp, who dominated headlines last year when she victimized employees at multiple jewelry stores, has pleaded guilty to heists in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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The “Sea of Wonder” collection features pieces inspired by the ocean, from its waves to flora and creatures like urchins and sea turtles.

The 23-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, set to headline Christie’s May jewelry auction, was expected to sell for as much as $50 million.

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G.B. Heron Jewelers in Salisbury, Maryland, is set to close as its owner, Jeff Cassels, retires.


Emmanuel Raheb outlines the differences between the two platforms and posits that the most successful jewelers use both.

The miner said its April sale featured a mix of commercial-quality primary rubies and secondary rubies of varying quality.

Six new retail businesses were selected for the 2025 program, which began in January.

U.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine.

Health monitors become statement pieces when paired with the brand’s new collection of stackable diamond-studded bands.

Ten organizations were selected this year.

Kim Carpenter and Sam Gevisenheit have joined the brand.

“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs.

Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci.

Designer Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers.

The company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs.

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Simon Wolf shares why the time was right to open a new office here, what he looks for in a retail partner, and why he loves U.S. consumers.

A third-generation jeweler, Ginsberg worked at his family’s store, Ginsberg Jewelers, from 1948 until his retirement in 2019.

The company failed to file its quarterly reports in a timely manner.

The organization also announced its board of directors.

Charms may be tiny but with their small size comes endless layering possibilities, from bracelets to necklaces and earrings.

Located in Valenza, the now 355,000-square-foot facility includes a new jewelry school that’s open to the public, Scuola Bulgari.

Paola Sasplugas, co-founder of the Barcelona-based jewelry brand, received the Fine Jewelry Award.

A platinum Zenith-powered Daytona commissioned in the late ‘90s will headline Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva next month.

The basketball stars wear men’s jewelry from the “Curb Chain” collection.

The Signet Jewelers-owned retailer wants to encourage younger shoppers to wear fine jewelry every day, not just on special occasions.