He retired last month after 28 years traveling the world to source the very best gemstones for his family’s jewelry business, Oscar Heyman.
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 charm necklace features six nautical charms of shells and coral that founder Christina Puchi collected on Florida’s beaches.

The organization elected its youngest vice president as it looks to draw in fresh talent.

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

Campbell joins the company as vice president of business development while Liebler is the new vice president of operations.


The medals feature a split-texture design highlighting the Games’ first time being hosted by two cities and the athletes’ journeys.

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The Brooklyn-based jewelry designer is remembered as a true artist and a rare talent.

Production at the mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories topped 1 million carats in Q2, the third consecutive quarter of growth.

A new slate of Learning Workshops will take place in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.

It marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier.

The reseller’s market trends report, based on its sales data, also shows exactly how much Rolex prices have jumped since 2010.

The auction house will be hosting a retrospective paying tribute to jeweler Jean Dinh Van and his company’s 60th anniversary.

Jake Duneier and Danielle Duneier-Goldberg have stepped into the roles of CEO and president, respectively.

The “Impermanence” collection contemplates nature through the Japanese art of Ikebana (flower arranging) and philosophy of wabi-sabi.

The Texas-based jewelry retailer has set up shop in Tennessee and Arizona.

Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

In addition to improved capabilities, the acquisition will allow the jeweler to offer support to other independent jewelers.

The “Celestial Blue” capsule collection campaign features Olympian Kateryna Sadurska.

The seasonal store, located in Mykonos, Greece, offers exclusive events, personal styling, and curated experiences.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

For its 10th anniversary, Miseno designed the “Arco” earrings based on the Arco Felice, an arch conceptualized in A.D. 95 in Miseno, Italy.

The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.

Inspired by fiancé Sid Wilson’s nickname for her, the white and yellow diamond ring features a unique honeycomb design.