Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, and Pandora have launched holiday campaigns depicting their jewelry as symbols of affection and happiness.
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Last week’s top stories on National Jeweler focused on innovations in lab-grown diamonds and a look at how they’re graded.
New York--Lab-grown diamonds and a slew of distraction thefts affecting jewelers nationwide were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.
2. Why the GIA Grades Lab-Grown Diamonds Like It Does
National Jeweler’s Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff broke down the lab’s approach to synthetic diamond grading.
3. JSA Warns of Surge in Distraction Thefts
The Jewelers Security Alliance alerted jewelers to a string of distraction theft robberies perpetrated nationwide, allegedly by members of the nomadic ethnic group Roma, commonly known as “Gypsies.”
4. 3 Pieces with Sophie Bille Brahe
In the latest installment of the “3 Pieces” series, Associate Editor Ashley Davis chatted with Danish trend-starter Sophie Bille Brahe on her design inspirations, which range from motherhood to astronomy.
5. Colorado Jeweler Celebrates 40 Years with Acts of Kindness
Hyde Park Jewelers marked four decades in business by launching an effort to complete 40 charitable acts.
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The National Retail Federation is bullish on the holidays, forecasting retail sales to exceed $1 trillion this year.

Late collector Eddy Elzas assembled “The Rainbow Collection,” which is offered as a single lot and estimated to fetch up to $3 million.

Roseco’s 704-page catalog showcases new lab-grown diamonds, findings, tools & more—available in print or interactive digital editions.

At the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto sported a custom necklace made by California retailer Happy Jewelers.


The brand’s seventh location combines Foundrae’s symbolic vocabulary with motifs from Florida’s natural surroundings.

The retailer also shared an update on the impact of tariffs on watch customers.

From educational programs, advocacy, and recent MJSA affiliation, Jewelers of America drives progress that elevates businesses of all sizes.

Pink and purple stones were popular in the AGTA’s design competition this year, as were cameos and ocean themes.

All proceeds from the G. St x Jewel Boxing raffle will go to City Harvest, which works to end hunger in New York City.

Courtney Cornell is part of the third generation to lead the Rochester, New York-based jeweler.

De Beers also announced more changes in its upper ranks ahead of parent company Anglo American’s pending sale of the company.

Former Signet CEO Mark Light will remain president of Shinola until a replacement for Ulrich Wohn is found.

Kindred Lubeck of Artifex has three rings she designed with Anup Jogani in Sotheby’s upcoming Gem Drop sale.

The company focused on marketing in the third quarter and introduced two new charm collections, “Pandora Talisman” and “Pandora Minis.”

The jewelry retailer raised its full-year guidance, with CFO Jeff Kuo describing the company as “very well positioned” for the holidays.

Ahead of the hearing, two industry organizations co-signed an amicus brief urging the court to declare Trump’s tariffs unlawful.

Stuller COO Belit Myers will take on the additional role of president, with all changes effective at the start of 2026.

Smith cautions retailers against expending too much energy on things they can’t control, like the rising price of gold.

Citrine and topaz are birthstones fit for fall as the leaves change color and the holiday season approaches.

The family-owned jeweler will open its fourth store in Florida in late 2027.

The NYPD is looking for three men who stole a safe and jewelry valued at $3.2 million from the home of a jeweler in Jamaica Hills, Queens.

The trade organization also announced its executive committee and five new directors.

The “Have a Heart x Diamonds Do Good” collection is championed by model and humanitarian Flaviana Matata and will benefit her foundation.

The ring, set with a nearly 17-carat Kashmir cabochon sapphire, sold for $1 million.

This “Mother Father” spinner necklace from Heavenly Vices Fine Jewelry draws inspiration from Victorian Era jewelry.

The suspects were rounded up in Paris and its suburbs on Wednesday night, but none of the stolen jewels were recovered with them.





















