A column detailing how independent jewelers did last year and the top watch brands of 2022 were among the most-read stories last week.

Michelle Graff

Acquired in 2021, the brand’s high jewelry sales have doubled and its new “Lock” collection was an instant hit.

Lenore Fedow

For over 100 years, JA New York has played an integral role in facilitating the evolution of our industry, while also honoring past traditions.

The trend forecaster and her guests explored unconventional jewelry designs, NFTs, AI art, and more during her Trendvision presentation.

Lenore Fedow

It will be located in San Antonio’s Alamo Quarry Market and will be Lee Michaels’ third location in the city.

Michelle Graff

Stephanie Gottlieb, Jewelers Mutual’s Mike Alexander, and Craig Rottenberg of Long’s Jewelers are among the new board members.

Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.

Michelle Graff

Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.

Sherry Smith

The designer finds the modernity in classic motifs and family heirloom jewels.

Ashley Davis

Another “Designer to Watch” and Kim Kardashian’s auction purchase were among our most-read stories.

Distinguishing natural diamonds from laboratory-grown stones – now more available than ever – has been difficult for jewelers. Until now.

Holiday sales fell short of the National Retail Federation’s expectations, rising only 5 percent year-over-year.

Lenore Fedow

Designer Sarah Narici has created the most compelling jewelry personalization in recent years, writes Senior Editor Ashley Davis.

Ashley Davis

The company that owns an 80 percent stake in the Antwerp-based lab reportedly believes it is worth more than $200 million.

Michelle Graff

From the best Golden Globes jewelry to an executive reshuffling at Signet Jewelers, these were the top 10 most popular stories of the week.

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Police are on the lookout for three suspects wanted in a smash-and-grab attack at a jewelry store in the borough’s Park Slope neighborhood.

Lenore Fedow

Floral earrings and diamonds over gloves and turtlenecks were just a few of the unexpected celebrity jewelry looks.

Ashley Davis

He was remembered as a sharply dressed, quintessential southern gentleman with a talent for sales.

Lenore Fedow

It features a 45.14-carat sapphire and 48 carats of diamonds.

Ashley Davis

The two suspects beat the 79-year-old store owner before taking off with more than $100,000 in jewelry, police said.

Michelle Graff

A cybercrime lawsuit and digital marketing predictions for the year ahead were among the most-read stories for the week of Jan. 1-7.

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The boutique trade event will feature daily education sessions.

Ashley Davis

The industry veteran, who’s been with ERA for nearly a decade, will oversee sales, consulting and data operations.