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What You Might Have Missed: State of the Majors, A Big Heart
Many of the top stories on NationalJeweler.com last week revolved around the release of the State of the Majors while a story about a giant, perfect heart-shaped diamond also proved popular.

New York--A number of the most-read stories on NationalJeweler.com last week revolved around the release of the State of the Majors and its analysis stories on various parts of the industry.
1. Analysis: The State of the Majors
First published in National Jeweler’s 2016 State of the Majors, this story delves into the current state of the retail market and the consumer trends that challenge jewelers of all sizes.
2. The 2016 State of the Majors
For the first time since 2010, National Jeweler has brought back its State of the Majors in both print and online, including the $100 Million Supersellers and Top 50 Retail Jewelry Chains lists.
3. Analysis: The State of the Diamond Industry
Also first published in the State of the Majors, this story analyzes the challenges assailing the diamond industry from all sides.
4. Pandora Cuts Even More Multi-Branded Retailers
In its third quarter earnings results, Pandora said it trimmed 103 retailers in the Americas and then dropped 700 in the month of October, as it continues to focus on opening more concept stores and shop-in-shops.
5. See the World’s Largest Flawless Heart-Shaped Diamond
Graff Diamonds unveiled the 118.78-carat “Graff Venus,” a stone it says is the world’s largest D flawless heart-shaped diamond.
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