He retired last month after 28 years traveling the world to source the very best gemstones for his family’s jewelry business, Oscar Heyman.
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New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com for the week of Oct. 19 to 25, according to Google Analytics.
1. What are the priciest places to live in the US? Forbes just released its list of the most expensive ZIP codes in the United States, and a San Francisco suburb tops the list.
2. Richemont wins fight to block sites selling fakes. The luxury conglomerate notched a “landmark” victory in High Court in London when a judge ruled that Internet Service Providers could be compelled to block sites selling counterfeit merchandise.
3. How jewelers can use social media safely. Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. held two webinars last week advising jewelers on what to post and what to hold back on sites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
4. 5 questions with: independent jeweler Morays. Beau Hequin, the seventh-generation owner of Morays Jewelers in Miami, discusses the store’s holiday marketing plans and the biggest challenge facing independents today.
5. Jewelry auction website Bidz to liquidate. This story, which was posted in July, details Bidz.com Inc.’s plans to shut down and sell off its assets after years of financial struggles.
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The Brooklyn-based jewelry designer is remembered as a true artist and a rare talent.

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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.

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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.

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

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