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Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.

New York-- Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.
1. Richline Buys Custom Jewelry Site Gemvara
Marketer and manufacturer The Richline Group announced last week that it has acquired the e-commerce site for an undisclosed sum.
2. 4 Indicted in 2011 Home Invasion of Georgia Jeweler
The nearly five-year-old case against the men, who allegedly forced their way into a jeweler’s home and tied up his family, is moving forward.
3. How To: Create a Viable Plan for Passing on the Business
Our latest “How To” outlined the steps jewelers should take once they have identified someone to whom they can pass on their business.
4. Amanda’s Style File: Mother’s Day Jewelry
Last week’s Style File by Amanda Gizzi featured jewelry that retailers can stock for Mother’s Day, which is coming up this Sunday.
5. Generating Consistent Profits with a Formal Referral System
Jim Ackerman’s first column for National Jeweler gave jewelers tips on how to establish formal pro-active and passive referral systems for their stores.
The Latest

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 risk of laboratory-grown diamonds being falsely presented as natural diamonds presents a very significant danger to consumer trust.

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.

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

The 21 pieces, all from a private collector, will be offered at its Magnificent Jewels auction next month.

Lilian Raji answers a question from a reader who is looking to grow her jewelry business but has a limited marketing budget.

GCAL by Sarine created the new role to sharpen the company’s focus on strategic partnerships and scalable expansion.

The Indiana jeweler has acquired Scottsdale Fine Jewelers in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Cartier: Design, Craft, and Legacy” opened earlier this month at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Van Cott Jewelers in Vestal, New York, is hosting a going-out-of-business sale.

Industry veteran Samantha Larson has held leadership roles at Borsheims, McTeigue & McClelland, Stuller, and Long’s Jewelers.
The two organizations will hold the educational event together this fall in Mississippi.

The entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star will share his top tips for success.

The Ukrainian brand’s new pendant is modeled after a traditional paska, a pastry often baked for Easter in Eastern European cultures.

The jeweler has announced a grand reopening for its recently remodeled location in Peoria, Illinois.

The “Strong Like Mom” campaign features moms who work at Tiffany & Co. and their children.

Interior designer Athena Calderone looked to decor from the 1920s and 1930s when crafting her first fine jewelry collection.

During a call about its full-year results, CEO Efraim Grinberg discussed how the company is approaching the uncertainty surrounding tariffs.

The free program provides educational content for jewelry salespeople and enthusiasts to learn or refresh their diamond knowledge.

The feedback will be used to prepare other jewelers for the challenges ahead, the organization said.