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Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com and the top three from the blog, 10X, for the week of Aug. 17 to 23, according to Google Analytics.
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1. De Beers launches secondhand diamond program in US. The diamond miner and marketer is opening an office in New York City next month that will evaluate, price and buy diamonds from an already-selected but not-yet-named group of four retailers with a total of 15 doors.
2. Kay Jewelers adds another exclusive brand. The Signet Jewelers Ltd.-owned chain announced that it was partnering with Modern Family star Sofia Vergara on a new line of jewelry.
3. ‘Most desirable’ pink diamond could sell for $15M. This October in Hong Kong, Sotheby’s will offer an 8.41-carat fancy vivid purple-pink diamond that is internally flawless. The stone’s estimated sale price is $12 to $15 million.
4. Jeweler steps in to save one man’s proposal. Panama City, Fla. retailer Maharaja’s gave one young couple a Sylvie engagement ring after the store’s staff read about the couple’s lost-ring dilemma in the local newspaper.
5. The History Behind … eye miniatures. The topic of this monthly feature for August was eye miniatures, portraits of eyes only popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras that were mounted in rings, pendants and brooches.
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1. These are your grandmother’s pearls. Senior Editor Hannah Connorton details how she has come to appreciate her great-aunt’s jewelry and how she wears it in a modern way.
2. What’s ailing the Internet giants. Slim margins and more competition have made the world of e-tailing more competitive for online-only behemoths like Amazon.com and Blue Nile, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff writes.
3. A new take on lace. Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator interviews jewelry designer Monica Knutsson about her gold-dipped lace jewelry.
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The decline was consistent across age groups and almost all income groups, with tariffs and inflation still top of mind.

The “Playlist: Electric Dreams” collection brings lyrics from the musician’s song, “Little Wing,” to life through fine jewelry.

The event is set for May 16-19 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Vault’s Katherine Jetter is accusing the retailer of using info she shared for a potential partnership to move into Nantucket.

Agents seized 2,193 pieces, a mix of counterfeit Cartier “Love” and “Juste Un Clou” bracelets, and Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Alhambra” design.

The designer brought her children’s book, “The Big Splash Circus,” to life through a collection of playful fine jewelry characters.

The trade association has chosen the recipients of the funding initiative it formed to foster the growth and sustainability of the industry.

The organization has also announced this year’s slate of judges.

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares 20 additional pieces that stood out to her at the Couture show.

Lori Tucker started at Williams Jewelers when she was 18 years old.

The “Marvel | Citizen Zenshin” watch is crafted in Super Titanium and has subtle nods to all four “Fantastic Four” superheroes on the dial.

The “XO Tacori” collection was designed to blend luxury and accessible pricing.

Pritesh Patel, the lab’s chief operating officer, will take over as president and CEO of GIA.

National Jeweler and Jewelers of America discuss the standout jewelry trends and biggest news to emerge from the shows this year.

Signatories to the “Luanda Accord” committed to allocating 1 percent of annual diamond revenue to the Natural Diamond Council.

The winning designs captured the “Radiance” theme.

Nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation will be accepted through July 30.

The singer’s ring ticks off many bridal trends, with a thick band, half-bezel setting, and solitaire diamond.

The bracelet references vintage high jewelry and snake symbolism as a playful piece where a python’s head becomes a working belt buckle.