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Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, according to Google Analytics.

New York--Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, according to Google Analytics.
1. Former jeweler found guilty of theft, embezzlement
A jury convicted Karl Winchell, the one-time owner of Winchell Jewelry Design in La Jolla, Calif., on 10 felony counts of embezzlement and grand theft, the San Diego District Attorney’s Office said.
2. To brand or not to brand?
Should jewelers ditch big-name labels and start promoting their store’s heritage as the “real brand?” Columnist Peter Smith dives into the great debate.
3. 10X Blog: Right now, the force is with Signet
With a test run of Alex and Ani, Star Wars-themed jewelry and a number of other initiatives on tap, specialty jeweler giant Signet is poised for a strong holiday season.
4. Liquidation sale to begin soon for 3 Romano’s stores
The Romano’s Jewelers stores in Culver City, Northridge and Downey, Calif. have closed, with a single liquidation sale slated to begin in mid-October.
5. In 2014, Russia was world’s No. 1 diamond producer
Data for 2014 published recently by the Kimberley Process shows that the Russian Federation topped Botswana in diamond production last year, both in volume and value terms.
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In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

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Kellie, who joined the organization in 2019, will remain in his role through the end of 2025.

Police officers apprehended the suspects as they were allegedly attempting to gain entry into another jewelry store.

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