The recent high jewelry auction, which also featured the sale of a 10-carat blue diamond, was “a celebration of color.”
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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Marianna Smirnova previously spent a decade working with the Responsible Minerals Initiative, in addition to other relevant roles.

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Its app now reflects increased prices for Mozambique ruby, as well as changes to its Burma ruby charts.

The manufacturer has tapped Alicia Arnold, the former director of custom design at Tiny Jewel Box.

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The group has named the keynote speaker and announced a new pavilion for its next event, which is slated for September.

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The big stone will be fashioned into a 20.26-carat diamond in celebration of the retailer’s 100th anniversary this year.

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It was a banner day for blue gemstones, with another blue diamond topping $8 million and a 41-carat sapphire going for $2.3 million.

The approval means the retailer is on track to exit bankruptcy proceedings this summer.























