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Identifying people ‘wired’ for sales and a story that focused on the supply and demand dynamics for alexandrite were among the site’s most popular stories last week.
New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com and the top three from the website’s blog, 10X, for the week of Sept. 21 to 27, according to Google Analytics.
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1. How to identify people ‘wired’ for sales. This Q&A focused on a new book by Leo Schachter & Co. executive Peter Smith that details how to identify the job candidates who possess the traits that make successful salespeople.
2. Analysts speculate the end is near for Sears. Sliding sales, growing losses and the details of recent loan given to the retailer by its own CEO have at least one analyst singing The End when he thinks about the Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based retailer.
3. Rocks On: Hard to find alexandrite picks up in price. This month’s Rocks On examines the supply and demand dynamics for alexandrite, and shows examples of recent pieces created with this color-changing stone.
4. 75 years of Cartier history to go on display. Beginning in November, the Denver Art Museum will be the exclusive host of an exhibition of more than 250 objects created by Cartier between 1900 and 1975.
5. Mikimoto unveils new global ad campaign. The pearl brand is set to launch its first new global advertising campaign in more than a decade this fall.
10X Blog
1. Should jewelers hide price tags? Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff asks the question following a report by NPR on a jewelry store in Brooklyn that chooses to do so, but may be changing its ways.
2. Using jewelry to harness human energy. Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator writes about an industrial designer with an interesting take on the future potential uses of jewelry.
3. A gemstone cap that can read your mind. Keeping a focus on the unusual, Branstrator details a gemstone cap that is the modern-day equivalent of the mood ring.
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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.