The first watch in the series commemorates his participation in the Civil Rights movement, marching from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.
What you might have missed
The top stories on National Jeweler last week reflected on the year, and the holiday season, that just passed and looked ahead to 2015.
New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com for the week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, according to Google Analytics.
1. 3 retail predictions for 2015
In this story, analysts and independent jewelers offer their prognostications on the forces that will shape retail in the coming year, including consolidation and the continued importance of digital marketing.
2. Retailers share the words that sum up the season
As part of its 2014 holiday sales report, National Jeweler asked jewelers across the country to describe their holiday season in one word. Here’s what they chose and why, with chosen words ranging from cheerful to unusual.
3. Jewelry, watch brands that are digital ‘Geniuses’
According to digital think tank L2, four jewelry brands ranked above the rest in a recent study evaluating the industry’s online presence, while watches also dominated the list of brands doing well in building their digital footprints.
4. 6 bridal jewelry trends for 2015
National Jeweler rounds up the trends that will influence bridal designs--including unusual shapes, modified halos and color--next year.
5. The 10 most popular stories of 2014
This story rounds up the most-clicked-on articles on National Jeweler in 2014, including remembering Scott Kay, a jeweler pleading guilty to selling fakes, and the biggest mistakes jewelers make in displaying merchandise.
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As a leading global jewelry supplier, Rio Grande is rapidly expanding and developing new solutions to meet the needs of jewelers worldwide.

An additional 25 percent tariff has been added to the previously announced 25 percent.


The jewelry and accessories retailer plans to close 18 stores as part of the proceedings.

Its Springfield, Massachusetts, store is set to close as owner Andrew Smith heads into retirement.

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

Designer Hiba Husayni looked to the whale’s melon shaped-head, blowhole, and fluke for her new chunky gold offerings.

She will present the 23rd edition of the trend forecasting book at Vicenzaoro on Sept. 7.

Omar Roy, 72, was arrested in connection with the murder of jeweler Dionisio Carlos Valladares.

The New Orleans-based brand’s “Beyond Katrina” jewels honor the communities affected by the storm.

Lilian Raji explains why joining an affiliate network is essential for brands seeking placements in U.S. consumer publications.

The organization has awarded a total of $42,000 through its scholarship programs this year.

The winner of the inaugural David Yurman Gem Awards Grant will be announced live at the 2026 Gem Awards gala.

As summer winds down, celebrate the sunny disposition of the month’s birthstones: peridot and spinel.

Moshe Haimoff, a social media personality and 47th Street retailer, was robbed of $559,000 worth of jewelry by men in construction outfits.

Xavier Dibbrell brings more than a decade of experience to the role.

The addition of Yoakum, who will lead Kay and Peoples, was one of three executive appointments Signet announced Thursday.

The insurance company’s previous president and CEO, Scott Murphy, has split his role and will continue as CEO.

The nearly six-month pause of operations at its Kagem emerald mine earlier this year impacted the miner’s first-half results.

The necklace uses spinel drops to immortalize the moment Aphrodite’s tears mixed with her lover Adonis’ blood after he was fatally wounded.

The diamond miner and marketer warned last week that it expected to be in the red after significantly cutting prices in Q2.

Jewelers of America’s 35th annual design contest recognized creativity, artistry, style, and excellence.

Tratner succeeds Andie Weinman, who will begin stepping back from the buying group’s day-to-day operations.

The president made the announcement via Truth Social Wednesday, adding that India also will face a penalty for its dealings with Russia.

The luxury titan’s star brand Gucci continued to struggle amid a "tough" environment.