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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The GIA’s recall of hundreds of diamonds and a preview of the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch show were the most popular stories on National Jeweler last week.

New York--Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from May 17 to 23, according to Google Analytics.
1. GIA recalls hundreds of diamonds
On the list of National Jeweler’s most popular stories for the second week in a row, the GIA announced earlier this month it wants to reexamine the stones because it believes they’ve undergone a temporary treatment that improves their color by as much as three grades.
2. 11 pieces to see at the antique jewelry show
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show begins Thursday, May 28 and runs through Sunday, May 31 at the Paris hotel. It is open only to the trade.
3. A look back: 20 years of Couture
National Jeweler asked show organizers, designers and retailers to share memories from their first Couture experience as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary.
4. Data revision paints grim picture for jewelers
Jewelry sales are down for the sixth consecutive month and revised data from the U.S. Commerce Dept. shows a smaller and less lucrative jewelry market overall.
5. Nordstrom introduces shopping via text
Salespeople or stylists now can send customers messages about a product they might like and all they have to do is text back “buy” to purchase it.
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The Brooklyn-based jewelry designer is remembered as a true artist and a rare talent.

Production at the mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories topped 1 million carats in Q2, the third consecutive quarter of growth.

A new slate of Learning Workshops will take place in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.

The middle class is changing its approach to buying jewelry and affordable luxury goods, the NRF said.

It marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier.

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The auction house will be hosting a retrospective paying tribute to jeweler Jean Dinh Van and his company’s 60th anniversary.

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The Texas-based jewelry retailer has set up shop in Tennessee and Arizona.

Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

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The “Celestial Blue” capsule collection campaign features Olympian Kateryna Sadurska.

The seasonal store, located in Mykonos, Greece, offers exclusive events, personal styling, and curated experiences.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

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