The “Les Pétales” collection imagines roses caught mid-bloom as a tribute to nature’s beauty.
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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 for the last week of 2015, according to Google Analytics.
1. What Sold in Jewelry Stores the Week of Christmas
Ten retailers from five different sections of the country shared with National Jeweler information about what sold, or didn’t sell, in those last few important days before Dec. 25.
2. 10X Blog: The Top Gems of 2015
After a year of attending gem shows, press previews and looking at a lot of jewelry, Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator talked about which gemstones rocked 2015.
3. The Year in Photos
From huge rough diamonds finds to record-breaking sales at auction to the seemingly endless introduction of new “smart” devices, 2015 was a year for the books.We reviewed it all, in The Year in Photos.
4. Rocks On: Sapphires
It’s the blue hues that continue to reign when it comes to sapphires, though the peach and light pink shades are gaining popularity, our associate editor wrote in the latest installment of Rocks On.
5. ‘Subway Garnet’ Peeks Out Of the Vault
The New York Times ran a short feature on the 9-pound, 10-ounce garnet discovered in a New York City sewer and given a very polite, if somewhat misleading, moniker.
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Luxury brands charge thousands for their shoes and handbags. Jewelers pricing diamond products should take note, Peter Smith writes.

Rotenberg was an active member of the American Gem Society and an accomplished appraiser who also worked with therapy dogs at a hospital.

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

It follows New York-based brand Shahla Karimi Jewelry’s all-women team in “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “The Office”-style episodes.


In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

The announcement comes just as the 90-day freeze on the “reciprocal” tariffs nears its end, giving countries more time to negotiate.

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

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.

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

The 2025 Australian Open champion is the jewelry brand’s first athlete ambassador.

The West Village jewelry boutique’s new shop-in-shop is the cornerstone of Nordstrom’s revamped jewelry hall.

This past year, the manufacturer said it recorded below-zero emissions per carat of natural diamond.

The brand’s “Golden Strada” statement necklace features round, marquise, and pear diamonds that sparkle like Fourth of July fireworks.

JSA’s Scott Guginsky provided a list of nine security measures jewelers should observe while locking up for the long weekend.

Located on Rodeo Drive, the store’s design was inspired by Hollywood and Los Angeles culture.

The new location continues the brand’s celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The online watch marketplace’s “Time Is Our Thing” campaign highlights the importance of time.

She will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, industry partnerships, and the launch of the Gem Legacy Campus in Tanzania.

Working with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit and law enforcement, Pandora helped to shut down a large-scale counterfeit network in China.

The jewelry company has closed its three California brick-and-mortar stores, as well as its online shop, for now.

The company is providing the opportunity for an FIT student to work alongside master diamond cutter Willie Lopez in its workshop.

He is remembered for his successful entrepreneurship, generosity, and dedication to his family.

The jewelry store chain has reportedly been struggling with costs related to tariffs as well as tough retail competition.

Welcome warm summer days with red hot rubies perfectly chosen as July’s birthstone.