Some retailers are taking a nuanced approach to marketing what can be a difficult holiday for many.
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Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.
New York--Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Oct. 25 to 31, according to Google Analytics.
The Gemological Institute of America invalidated grading reports for 1,042 diamonds after two now-former employees of Tata Consultancy Services, the contractor that supports its grading information databases worldwide, allegedly gained unauthorized access to the database and altered the reports.
2. GIA issues update on invalidated reports case
In a follow-up to the above story, the GIA announced that the two former TCS employees are now in custody, and it made public the names of the companies and individuals that submitted the 1,042 diamonds whose grading reports were altered.
3. Agents seize $2.85M in fake Tiffany goods
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a shipment of 1,200 counterfeit Tiffany & Co. bracelets last week at Miami International Airport.
4. Tiffany brings jewelry designs ‘Out of Retirement’
For the first time, Tiffany & Co. is partnering with another retailer on a capsule collection, which features jewelry and gift items inspired by designs in its Blue Book from the 1970s.
5. Carved Paraiba suite takes Spectrum’s top honors
A suite of Paraiba tourmaline carved in a nautilus shell shape from Allen Kleiman of A. Kleiman & Co. nabbed Best of Show honors at the AGTA’s annual Spectrum Design competition.
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De Beers’ diamond production was up 17 percent in Q1, boosted by increased output at its mines in South Africa and Canada.

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A signet ring belonging to the Western film star of Hollywood’s Golden Age will be up for auction at Elmwood’s next month.


Importers can submit claims now to receive money back for the IEEPA tariffs they’ve paid, with refunds expected to take up to 90 days.

The owners of Gregory Jewelers in Morganton, North Carolina, are heading into retirement.

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The colored gemstone industry leader is heading into retirement after four years as the association’s CEO.

Susie Dewey joins the Natural Diamond Council as its new chief marketing officer.

The largest known fancy vivid blue-green diamond could fetch more than $12 million at its second auction appearance.

Emmanuel Raheb says jewelers need to start marketing early and make it easy for customers to pick a gift for mom.

In honor of the milestone, the Nebraska jeweler has debuted Leslie & Co., its new in-house jewelry brand.

The trade organization, which held its annual elections earlier this year, also added five new board members.

NRF’s annual survey found that 45 percent of consumers plan to purchase jewelry for a loved one this Mother’s Day.

The “Vault” charm, our Piece of the Week, expands on the memories that can be stored in a locket by connecting to your phone.

The open-to-the-public luxury jewelry and timepiece show, in its second year, is slated for July 23-26.

The jeweler’s Mother’s Day campaign highlights the women who work there—mothers, grandmothers, women who want to be mothers, and dog moms.

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The proposed agreement follows the moissanite maker’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing last month.

The Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. timepiece Astor brought aboard the ill-fated ship sold for double its estimate at a Freeman’s auction.

The “Dalí’s Garden” collection was inspired by a surreal dream Neeley had after cooking a recipe from Salvador Dalí’s 1973 cookbook.

Natalie Feanny has been appointed to the role.

The pair falsely claimed their jewelry was made by Navajo artists, but it was imported from Vietnam.

Julien’s Auctions is selling the musician’s fine and fashion jewelry alongside her clothing, gold records, and other memorabilia.

Rachel King’s book dives into the history of the pendant believed to have belonged to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.

The company will have deals on precious metals testers as well as the latest in lab-grown diamond detection technology and security.






















