Its “Quantre Sand” capsule was made using a 3D sand printing technique borrowed from the automotive and aeronautics industries.
What You Might Have Missed
These were the five most popular stories on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

New York--These were the five most popular stories on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.
1. Helzberg Scraps Launch of Marchesa Bridal Line
In the wake of the sexual harassment and assault charges leveled against designer Georgina Chapman’s husband, movie producer Harvey Weinstein, Helzberg Diamonds halted the launch its line of Marchesa-branded bridal jewelry.
2. Helzberg, Harvey Weinstein and the Marchesa Mess
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff weighed in on Helzberg's hotly debated move.
3. ‘Jewelry as a Service’ Start-Up Raises $5M
Flont is a fine jewelry rental service, allowing consumers to try before they buy.
4. JSA Issues Warning about Serial Theft Suspects
The Jewelers Security Alliance said there is a woman wanted in four grab-and-runs and a crew perpetrating, or attempting to perpetrate, distraction thefts in three states.
5. The ‘Raj Pink’ Could Sell for Up to $30M Next Month
At 37.30 carats, it is the largest fancy intense pink diamond on record, and it’s set to hit the auction block at Sotheby’s Geneva.
The Latest

Four individuals have been charged in the “takeover-style” robbery of Heller Jewelers last month, and additional charges are expected.

The month’s birthstones, tourmaline and opal, complement the palette of autumn.

Smith shares the importance of looking at your company with openness and honesty to identify opportunities you may be missing.


Associate Editor Natalie Francisco visited Italy to spot jewelry trends at the September Vicenzaoro show and share her top finds.

Respondents were concerned about job availability and rising prices.

With their unmatched services and low fees, reDollar.com is challenging some big names in the online consignment world.

Its latest interim financials revealed a challenging first half due in part to production troubles at its mines.

Two men allegedly used counterfeit bills to purchase luxury watches and jewelry from a North Carolina jeweler.

The “Lovestruck” collection, designed with the Academy and Grammy award-winning siblings, is the brand’s first lab-grown diamond offering.

The brand, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has popped up at Market, a luxury fashion destination in Highland Park Village.

She was remembered as a creative and generous woman of faith, who also had a sweet tooth.

Move over neck mess, the ear story is the way to make a layering statement today.

The New York-based brand is set to launch a limited-time offering for the holiday season at Holt Renfrew in Toronto.

The “Volume 7” bridal catalog features best-selling engagement rings, trending styles, and a new section highlighting anniversary bands.

Holiday sales growth is expected to slow as consumers grapple with inflation and tariff-related uncertainty.

Jamie Turner Designs is among the winners of the local “Austin Shines” contest, hosted by Eliza Page, a jewelry store in Austin, Texas.

The red and azure colorway is one of many fun enamel pairings offered, bringing whimsy to the classic style of a monogramed signet ring.

A trade deal with Switzerland seems probable, but reaching an agreement with India remains a challenge, David Bonaparte said.

Botswana’s president said his country wants a controlling share, while Angola envisions multiple countries holding minority stakes.

The manufacturer is adding 1,400 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactors to its growing facility in India.

The jeweler to the stars has worked with Drake, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and other celebrities.

The Scarsdale, New York-based jeweler donated a professional-grade watch cleaning machine.

The 50 percent tariffs on diamonds shipped from India to the U.S. have pushed midstream manufacturers to the edge.

De Beers’ refreshed, multipronged approach, which includes generic promotions and retail partnerships, is delivering positive dividends.
They are trying to balance the need to sustain well-established relationships with the pressure higher tariffs have put on margins.