The Sy Kessler-owned company recently debuted the Helix Permanent Jewelry Welder.
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![Christie’s New York headquarters. The auction house’s website has been offline since Thursday evening amid what it has described as a “technology security issue.” (Image courtesy of Leonard J. DeFrancisci/Wikipedia) Christie’s New York](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a2a384f57fb702724124434ce5306cdf.jpg)
The site has been down since Thursday evening, just ahead of its spring auctions.
Joyce’s Jewelry sued the bank after cybercriminals drained its accounts of nearly $1.6 million through a series of wire transfers.
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![Earlier this month, online giant Amazon and the Better Business Bureau filed a joint federal lawsuit against ReviewServiceUSA.com for allegedly selling fake reviews, both positive and negative. Amazon package outside door](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/27fce4225a38900d54a5536ce523a22d.jpg)
They claim ReviewServiceUSA.com was selling both positive and negative reviews of products and businesses.
![An 18-karat gold engagement ring with a blue sapphire and diamonds from Future Fortune Jewelry. On Pinterest, searches for the term “blue wedding rings” have risen in popularity over the past year, part of a larger trend of couples looking to incorporate more color into their nuptials. Future Fortune sapphire ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b9fe91c2b82317673020fb8a8b64a90b.jpg)
The report shows that couples are searching for vintage and antique rings, gold jewelry, pearls, and colorful pieces.
![Richline Group, a precious metals and materials manufacturer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has partnered with technology solutions provider Boss Logics. Richline Group and Boss Logics](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/82a0d68350ea4c48e9a6800bde84ea92.jpg)
The jewels can be previewed at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show.
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IGI can surpass your expectations when it comes to elevating your brand, protecting your business, training staff and more.
![GemFind Digital Solutions, founded in 1999 by Alex Fetanat (pictured), is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. GemFind](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2d769f58736be3d4df4a0dbacc82d83a.jpg)
To celebrate, the digital marketing agency is offering discounts on its services.
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![Apple confirmed Monday it will stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 (left) and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 online beginning Dec. 21 and in stores after Dec. 24. The watches came out in late September, shortly after the release of the iPhone 15. (Photos courtesy of Apple) Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b8e2b4642f10d2660c317c4d97c960ee.jpg)
The tech giant is “pausing” sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 online and in stores due to a patent dispute.
![This image from court documents supplied by Swatch Group shows, at right, two examples of “watch faces” that once were available in Samsung’s Galaxy App Store alongside watches from Swatch Group-owned brands Breguet (top left) and Glashütte Original (bottom left). Swatch Group watches next to allegedly infringing downloadable watch faces from Samsung](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/180d71224c6b64d9c410af6f62adcdd6.jpg)
The watch company has parallel litigation in the United States that is ongoing.
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As the demand for lab-grown diamond jewelry may still be increasing, the most notable change we are likely to see is price stabilization.
![David Yurman partnered with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and its SCADpro studio for the jewelry brand’s new holiday campaign. David Yurman holiday campaign](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/63fff8a2048124bbdf80e9cd42ab91d2.jpg)
The jewelry brand takes viewers through a virtual winter wonderland set in New York City.
![Jewelers Mutual Group has added new cyber education courses to its online Safety and Security Academy. Stock image of hand typing on laptop](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f7fd57ce1d453e1ba7b38ad08056144f.jpg)
Launched just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the classes are free to take online.
![The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about a jewelry scam circulating on TikTok. Stock image of hand holding credit card by laptop](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9b64935a624c1403b02f3d6d62d2de5b.jpg)
The organization has received reports of a racket involving “discount codes” from a supposed disgruntled former jewelry store employee.
![Gucci and Saint Laurent are among the handbag brands eBay is accepting for its new consignment service. The service will expand to include jewelry and watches in 2024, the company said. (Photo courtesy of eBay) A Gucci purse and a YSL purse](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/57758be495c9e7dc478def463c59562a.jpg)
The tech company is launching a consignment service for sellers of luxury fashion goods, starting with handbags.
![A pair of octagonal-cut diamond engagement rings from James Allen. The Signet Jewelers-owned retailer has added the diamond cut to its website alongside the debut of its new ChatGPT plugin to help shoppers find an engagement ring. James Allen octagonal cut diamond engagement rings](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a5fb5463ab82cc55196a0ee12410e365.jpg)
The retailer’s new plugin lets ChatGPT guide customers through the engagement ring buying process.
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As cybercrime incidents threaten the industry, jewelers need to know what they’re up against and the best ways to protect their businesses.
![EBay’s new “Certified by Brand” program lets shoppers buy pre-owned luxury goods that come directly from the brands or their authorized sellers. 20230504_eBay.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/69b10fe42b7acb75c736ee19efc57731.jpg)
The “Certified by Brand” program gives shoppers access to pre-owned luxury goods that come directly from brands or authorized sellers.
![Sarine Technologies’ new “Diamond Journey” website will educate users on how a diamond travels from a mine to a retailer, aiming to bolster consumer confidence in natural diamonds. 20230315_Sarine website.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7549da766663734a5f756bf12f22c61d.jpg)
The educational resource will highlight the positive impact diamonds can make on their journey from mine to market.
![Angely Martinez’s 14-karat yellow gold “Promise” ring set with a rhodolite garnet is among the jewels featured in Amanda’s Style File: Glorious Garnets. See more at No. 9 below. 20230106_StyleFile-2Angely.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1c30032f798f61e6d0fac8b11c794b57.jpg)
A cybercrime lawsuit and digital marketing predictions for the year ahead were among the most-read stories for the week of Jan. 1-7.
![The Edge Retail Academy has promoted Becka Johnson Kibby to the role of vice president where she will oversee sales, consulting and data operations and manage its team of employees. 20230105_Becka Johnson Kibby.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/132e7a3153e8cb42dc40398f6ea75786.jpg)
The industry veteran, who’s been with ERA for nearly a decade, will oversee sales, consulting and data operations.
![Zales is offering online shoppers the Zales Digital Diamond Heirloom NFT, a digital collectible available only today. The step marks Signet’s foray into the world of NFTs. 20221213_Zales NFT.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f12884caf8700573e07b7730ccd607d0.jpg)
Signet’s first NFT, the digital asset is only available today and included with any online purchase.
![The Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of NFTs featuring cartoon apes generated by an algorithm. Timex is partnering with the brand on a limited-edition collection of one-of-a-kind watches, available only to Bored Ape NFT holders. 20221205_1-Timex Bored Ape Watch.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/c5ddf8176ecc36999fd55b9e32fdd328.jpg)
The watch brand will create 500 custom timepieces for holders of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.
![The directory for instruments verified so far in the second round of Assure, the Natural Diamond Council’s third-party testing and verification program for diamond screening devices, is now available online. 20221121_NDC Assure 2.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/de7f8e9223057ae0c08e41e681f241db.jpg)
Assure is the program the Natural Diamond Council launched in 2019 to test lab-grown diamond screening devices.
![Klarna has added a new shoppable video feature in its app, used by brands like Haus Labs by Lady Gaga (seen above). 20221031_Klarna.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/c2557f50911e436b00ddabef3702ed7e.jpg)
The buy now, pay later platform can now also connect retailers with content creators.
![GemFind Digital Solutions partnered with tech company Oktium on a new video call feature that will let sales associates take customers on a virtual shopping tour of the jewelry store. 202210xx_GemFind.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9b18f116600fe47fc0bd1014cea2add5.jpg)
The new tool lets jewelers take customers on a virtual in-store shopping journey.
![Banter by Piercing Pagoda is the first Signet Jewelers-owned brand to test the metaverse waters, launching a six-piece jewelry collection on DressX that’s available in both physical and digital form. 20220919_Banter DressX.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/fb94d9e39493e067b91ff251d9ee86fa.jpg)
See how it looked when our editor tried on virtual jewelry via the DressX app.
![Formula 3D and Desktop Metal have partnered to make 3-D printing of sterling silver jewelry available to jewelers. 20220902_Desktop-Metal.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/d610bed942bbe14a6e465634746077b3.jpg)
Sterling silver is now qualified on the latter’s Production System P-1 and P-50.
![A 14-karat gold engagement ring set with a 2 1/5-carat oval-shaped lab-grown diamond from the Pnina Tornai collection sold at Signet Jewelers-owned banner Jared. Lab-grown diamond jewelry, particularly bridal, experienced growth in July, bucking the overall trend of jewelry sales. 20220822_Pnina Tornai lab-grown bridal.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/8bacc13c1db21b302d2a67a06614aa39.jpg)
The data comes from Tenoris, the new trend analysis company started by Edahn Golan and Chris Casey.
![The front and back view of a CryptoPunk pendant by Tiffany & Co. (Image courtesy of Tiffany & Co.) 20220803_2-NFTiff NEW.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/049f1009d2346d8e81a7685ba67e1116.jpg)
There were only 250 made available, selling for more than $50,000.
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