The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.
What You Might Have Missed
These were the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.

New York--These were the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
1. Prince Harry’s American Fiancée Goes for Yellow Gold
The blog post by Associate Editor Ashley Davis on what the engagement ring Prince Harry gave to Meghan Markle says about today’s engagement ring trends was the most popular story on the site last week.
2. How Were Sales at Your Store This Weekend?
National Jeweler did its first holiday sales roundup of the season, asking 10 jewelers all over the country about traffic and best-sellers following Thanksgiving.
3. Russell Simmons Steps Down from Businesses after Accusations
The music producer, who helped start the Diamond Empowerment Fund, is stepping away from his various ventures after two women came forward with claims that he sexually assaulted them.
4. 3 Holiday Commercials That Get It Right
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares a few of the holiday commercials that she’s found touching this year.
5. Squirrel Spotting: What Happens Between Hello and Goodbye
Author and National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith says salespeople need to be good at more than just exchanging pleasantries.
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Sponsored by Rio Grande Jewelry Supply

The “For the Love of Fruits” collection features five fruit pendants, each holding a different meaning.

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

Diamonds and crimes (some involving diamonds) top the list of National Jeweler’s most popular stories halfway through the year.


They discovered “The Dash Diamond,” named for their dog, at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month.

The “Les Pétales” collection imagines roses caught mid-bloom as a tribute to nature’s beauty.

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

Luxury brands charge thousands for their shoes and handbags. Jewelers pricing diamond products should take note, Peter Smith writes.

Rotenberg was an active member of the American Gem Society and an accomplished appraiser who also worked with therapy dogs at a hospital.

It follows New York-based brand Shahla Karimi Jewelry’s all-women team in “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “The Office”-style episodes.

In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

The announcement comes just as the 90-day freeze on the “reciprocal” tariffs nears its end, giving countries more time to negotiate.

Kellie, who joined the organization in 2019, will remain in his role through the end of 2025.

Police officers apprehended the suspects as they were allegedly attempting to gain entry into another jewelry store.

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

The 2025 Australian Open champion is the jewelry brand’s first athlete ambassador.

The West Village jewelry boutique’s new shop-in-shop is the cornerstone of Nordstrom’s revamped jewelry hall.

This past year, the manufacturer said it recorded below-zero emissions per carat of natural diamond.

The brand’s “Golden Strada” statement necklace features round, marquise, and pear diamonds that sparkle like Fourth of July fireworks.

JSA’s Scott Guginsky provided a list of nine security measures jewelers should observe while locking up for the long weekend.

Located on Rodeo Drive, the store’s design was inspired by Hollywood and Los Angeles culture.

The new location continues the brand’s celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The online watch marketplace’s “Time Is Our Thing” campaign highlights the importance of time.

She will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, industry partnerships, and the launch of the Gem Legacy Campus in Tanzania.

Working with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit and law enforcement, Pandora helped to shut down a large-scale counterfeit network in China.