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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A story tracking five trends seen at JA New York Special Delivery was the most popular story on NationalJeweler.com last week.
New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, according to Google Analytics.
1. 5 looks to stock before the holiday season. Mismatched earrings and minute necklaces, earrings and cuffs for layering were among the trends spotted last week on the JA New York Special Delivery show floor.
2. 5 fun events to engage clients this holiday season. This story from National Jeweler’s new digital magazine gives retailers examples of events their peers are holding to draw in new and existing customers this holiday season.
3. Paraiba tourmaline ring wins Spectrum’s Best of Show. Leon Mege’s Paraiba tourmaline and diamond ring was among the stunning pieces that won in the American Gem Trade Association’s 2015 Spectrum Awards colored gemstone design contest.
4. What retailers are buying at Special Delivery. This roundup of buying activity on the first day of the show detailed what attendees were looking to purchase from exhibitors.
5. What gemstone is the favorite among consumers? Jewelry Television is asking its fans and customers to choose their favorite colored gemstone as the “Gem of the Year.” Colored gemstone experts and buyers for the multimedia retailer narrowed the field of thousands down to three based on beauty, rarity and its sales: tanzanite, morganite and chrome diopside.
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