Anglo plans to merge with Teck Resources Ltd. to form Anglo Teck. The deal changes nothing about its plans to offload De Beers.
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The most popular story on the website last week was a roundup of the fall’s most outstanding jewelry exhibitions.
New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com for the week of Oct. 12 to 18, according to Google Analytics.
1. 5 great jewelry exhibitions to see this fall. From Navajo jewelry in New York to Cartier in Denver and Downton Abbey in Delaware, National Jeweler lists five of the best jewelry exhibitions being held this autumn.
2. Signet CEO Barnes resigns, replaced by Mark Light. News broke last Tuesday morning that Signet Jewelers Ltd. CEO Michael Barnes would be stepping down at the end of the month and be replaced by President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Light.
3. 8 keys to being competitive this holiday season. A recent consumer survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers U.S. lends insight into how consumers are expected to behave this holiday season and what retailers need to do to be prepared.
4. For Signet CEO, the decision to leave was personal. Analysts say the timing of Mike Barnes’s decision to step down after nearly four years and return to his home in Dallas was surprising but understandable.
5. 5 questions with: independent jeweler Brad Kodak. One of the owners of W. Kodak Jewelers in Hoboken, N.J. discusses margins, marketing and the biggest challenge facing independent jewelers today.
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The 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, which set two world auction records at Sotheby’s in 2014, is estimated to fetch up to $30 million.

The industry veteran joins the auction house as it looks to solidify its footprint in the jewelry market.

With their unmatched services and low fees, reDollar.com is challenging some big names in the online consignment world.

The nonprofit awarded four students pursuing a professional career in jewelry making and design with $2,250 each.


The Texas-based jeweler has also undergone a brand refresh, debuting a new website and logo.

The two organizations have finalized and signed the affiliation agreement announced in May.

Jewelers of America is leading the charge to protect the industry amidst rising economic threats.

The single-owner sale will headline Sotheby's inaugural jewelry auction at the Breuer building, its new global headquarters, this December.

From sunrise yoga to tariffs talks, these are some events to check out at the upcoming inaugural event.

Smith recalls a bit of wisdom the industry leader, who died last week, shared at a diamond conference years ago.

The “Victoria” necklace features a labradorite hugged by diamond accents in 18-karat yellow gold.

Two lower courts have moved to block the import taxes, which will remain in place as the legal battle continues.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback shares Hublot’s dedication to pursuing greatness, the Swiss watchmaker said.

The Type IIa stone, recovered from Botswana’s Karowe diamond mine last month, features unique coloration.

Breitling is now the NFL’s official timepiece partner, a move that puts the brand in front of the millions of Americans who watch football.

NYCJAOS is set for Nov. 21-23 in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood.

U.S.-based investment company SMG Capital LLC is the new owner of the luxury brand.

A new court filing details the locations of the stores that will close, as well as the 830 that will remain open.

The new catalogs are “Tools, Equipment, & Metals” and “Findings & Metals.”

Sapphire’s variety of colors make it the perfect birthstone for September.

The retailer has raised its guidance after seeing total sales increase 3 percent in the second quarter, beating expectations.

Niccolò Rossi di Montelera, executive chairman of the board, was appointed as interim CEO.

The three-floor space also features the jeweler’s largest VIP salon in Japan and offers an exclusive diamond pendant.

The collection is a collaboration between Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry and Oak and Luna, focusing on understated essentials.

The highlight of a single-owner jewelry and watch collection, it’s estimated to fetch up to $7 million at auction this December.