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A story outlining eight jewelry trends expected to be prevalent in 2015 was the most popular story on National Jeweler last week.

New York-- Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com for the week of Jan. 4 to 10, according to Google Analytics.
1. Jewelry trends to watch in 2015
Industry experts outline eight current and coming trends that are expected to shape jewelry design over the next year.
2. Diamond trade hit by lack of credit, low profits
Israel’s polished diamond exports increased by less than 1 percent in 2014 as compared to 2013, as the industry faced “major challenges” worldwide including tight lending and eroding profit margins.
3. 15 pieces to see at JA Winter 2015
This story previewed some of the jewelry that will be available for purchase by jewelers at the JA New York Winter show, scheduled for Jan. 18 to 20.
4. Richline Group wades into wearable tech
The Richline Group is partnering with two different companies in order to offer “smart” jewelry to its customers.
5. US manufacturer Larter & Sons has shut down
In business since 1865, Larter & Sons shuttered its Laurence Harbor, N.J.-based operations in November.
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The luxury retailer is now called Exemplar Luxury Group.

The “Lady” collection is a new take on old beauty standards with gemstone-adorned hair pins and combs, a compact mirror necklace, and more.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

The new line is included in the e-tailer’s curation of jewelry celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.


All active members who earned their credential or designation before Dec. 1, 2025, are required to recertify.

The new jewelry collection uses a colorful palette of onyx, malachite, tiger’s eye, mother-of-pearl, lapis, turquoise, and coral.

DCA is preparing the next generation of professionals by supporting workforce development, leadership growth, and career advancement.

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is celebrating 30 years in the Ridgeland, Mississippi community.

Sean Milliner has joined the company.

Classes will begin in August at GIA’s new Canary Wharf location.

A ring set with “hogback” diamonds, an early stone cut dating to around the 16th century, sold for more than $20,000 at a U.K. auction.

The rainbow version of the ring, our Piece of the Week, features angel-cut, octahedral lab-grown sapphires designed to be worn as armor.

The new initiative donates a portion of the proceeds from select charms to charitable causes.

The Brooklyn-based jeweler created a limited-edition version of its “Aura” eternity band, set with gemstones in the team’s colors.

Dallow will lead the International Colored Gemstone Association, effective July 6.

Senior Editor Lenore Fedow headed to Savannah to learn more about the 10-year, $10 million partnership between JM and the art school.

Its new capsule jewelry collection features gold-finished stainless steel pieces designed for a maximalist look without a luxury price tag.

The week-long event in Geneva is slated for April 2027.

The three industry leaders bring financial, communications, and legal expertise to the nonprofit’s board of directors.

Jewelers are missing out by not offering this one key add-on at the online point of sale, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

The fourth collaborative collection from the retailer and jewelry content creator focuses on gemstone charms and strands of colorful beads.

This year’s AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards will feature two new categories.

The collection features traceable alexandrite from Brazil in calibrated sizes that is sorted by grade.

Dhaval Raja has been appointed to the role.

The capsule collection looks to vintage trunk pins that echo the spirit of speed, freedom, and the mythology of the American road trip.

SSEF issued a notice about the potential new source of the sought-after gemstone, citing “credible reports” from trade sources.





















