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.
Nos. 1, 2 and 4 were from the print edition of this year’s State of the Majors report, which can be viewed in its entirety online.
1. Analysis: The State of the Majors
It’s been a tough year for some of the biggest retail players in the jewelry industry, while others have seen their sales grow as they embrace technology and invest in the in-store experience.
2. Analysis: The State of the Diamond Industry
Taking action to ensure it accurately differentiates between lab-grown diamonds and their mined counterparts is the biggest challenge the industry faces.
3. Selling for $17.8M, Paul Newman’s Rolex Sets Record
An anonymous phone bidder bought the Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona at a Phillips auction in New York last week and made it the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction.
4. Analysis: The State of Jewelry Design
The most exciting design voices today are coming out of Los Angeles, and the community is determined to keep production domestic.
5. 12 Quick Tips for Maximizing Your Social Media This Season
Social media success for the holidays will depend on proper messaging and getting consumers engaged. Here’s how, according to a few industry insiders.
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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.