The Top 10 Stories of the Year So Far

Articles on engagement ring trends, lab-grown diamonds, and a Miami tragedy are among National Jeweler’s most-read stories to date in 2021.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

From a story about the ongoing battle between Tiffany and Costco to the closure of a 108-year-old independent, National Jeweler is counting down the most-read stories published on NationalJeweler.com between Jan. 1 and July 2, 2021.

New York—Today, July 2, marks the 183rd day of 2021. We are halfway through the year.

Accordingly, National Jeweler is counting down the 10 most-read stories of the year so far, according to Google Analytics.

If there’s anything you would like to see National Jeweler cover more of in the second half of 2021, email Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff at michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com.

10) Connecticut Jewelry Store To Close After 108 Years

Stories about independent jewelers retiring are always of interest to the trade, but this was a special one. Friedrich Jewelers had been in business since 1913.

9) CBG’s Estelle Hedaya Among Those Missing in Miami Building Collapse

The industry continues to pray for Hedaya, a beloved member of the Continental Buying Group and Preferred Jewelers International teams. As of press time, she remains unaccounted for following the June 24 collapse of the Surfside, Florida condo building where she lived.

8) We Need to Change the Way We Talk About Lab-Grown Diamonds

Associate Editor Lenore Fedow has submitted a number of great opinion pieces this year but this column following Pandora’s announcement about its new collection of lab-grown diamond jewelry has been one of the most popular.

7) Chicago Rolex Dealer Accused of Racketeering in Lawsuit

In February, a former employee of C.D. Peacock filed a lawsuit against the jeweler claiming she was fired after she blew the whistle on its alleged practice of funneling Rolex watches into the gray market.

6) Everything You Need to Know About Jewelry at the Inauguration

From Vice President Kamala Harris’ signature pearls to J. Lo’s ode to France, we had all the best jewels from the inauguration and people loved to see them.

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5) See Paris Hilton’s Engagement Ring

Emerald cuts as engagement ring center stones? That’s hot.

4) Experts Weigh In on the Hottest Bridal Trends of 2021

Bridal trend stories are always popular and this outlook from February was no exception.

3) 3 Moissanites With Fraudulent Inscriptions Submitted to GIA Lab

A few stories about diamonds with fake inscriptions have surfaced this year, but this one about a trio of moissanites submitted to GIA’s lab in Johannesburg, South Africa has proven to be the most popular.

2) When Nerd Culture and Engagement Rings Collide

From Harry Potter to the Legend of Zelda, Associate Editor Lenore Fedow rounded up the geekiest engagement rings around.

1) The Tiffany v. Costco Battle Wages On

The long-standing dispute has been returned to a lower court, with the jeweler and the big-box retailer locking horns over damages and Tiffany’s right to a jury trial.

Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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