He retired last month after 28 years traveling the world to source the very best gemstones for his family’s jewelry business, Oscar Heyman.
What You Might Have Missed: Celebrity Red Carpet Style
The best looks from the Golden Globes and Verragio’s cracking down on alleged copycats were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.

New York--The best looks from the recent Golden Globe Awards and Verragio’s attempts to crack down on copycats were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.
1. And the Golden Globe for Best Jewel Goes To…
National Jeweler highlighted the best red carpet style at the recent Golden Globe Awards, including a number of chokers, statement cuffs and big, blingy necklaces.
2. Verragio Says It’s Cracking Down on Copycats
Verragio Ltd. has sent out 30 cease-and-desist letters and filed 10 lawsuits in an effort to combat companies allegedly copying its diamond engagement ring designs.
3. Signet Reports ‘Disappointing’ Holiday Sales
Hurt by the decline in mall traffic and lost online sales due to overloaded websites, Signet Jewelers Ltd. reported a 5 percent decrease in November-December comps.
4. The History Behind … Cameos
National Jeweler spoke with a few experts about the cameos’ first appearance in history and the iconic style’s continued reemergence throughout the ages.
5. 3 Retail Predictions for 2017
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff said that continued consolidation and a desire to experience and access, but not necessarily own, things will be among the trends that drive retail this year.
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The organization elected its youngest vice president as it looks to draw in fresh talent.

Campbell joins the company as vice president of business development while Liebler is the new vice president of operations.

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

The medals feature a split-texture design highlighting the Games’ first time being hosted by two cities and the athletes’ journeys.


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Globally, travel and transportation brands reigned, while in the U.S., alcoholic beverage companies and a lingerie brand took the top spots.

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

The Brooklyn-based jewelry designer is remembered as a true artist and a rare talent.

Production at the mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories topped 1 million carats in Q2, the third consecutive quarter of growth.

A new slate of Learning Workshops will take place in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.

The middle class is changing its approach to buying jewelry and affordable luxury goods, the NRF said.

It marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier.

The reseller’s market trends report, based on its sales data, also shows exactly how much Rolex prices have jumped since 2010.

The auction house will be hosting a retrospective paying tribute to jeweler Jean Dinh Van and his company’s 60th anniversary.

Jake Duneier and Danielle Duneier-Goldberg have stepped into the roles of CEO and president, respectively.

The “Impermanence” collection contemplates nature through the Japanese art of Ikebana (flower arranging) and philosophy of wabi-sabi.

The Texas-based jewelry retailer has set up shop in Tennessee and Arizona.

Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

In addition to improved capabilities, the acquisition will allow the jeweler to offer support to other independent jewelers.

The “Celestial Blue” capsule collection campaign features Olympian Kateryna Sadurska.

The seasonal store, located in Mykonos, Greece, offers exclusive events, personal styling, and curated experiences.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

For its 10th anniversary, Miseno designed the “Arco” earrings based on the Arco Felice, an arch conceptualized in A.D. 95 in Miseno, Italy.

The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.