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Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of July 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.

20th Century Jewelry & The Icons of Style from Thames & Hudson looks at the jewels owned by the famous and the infamous.

The industry converged upon New York this week, with three trade shows taking place and two organizations announcing big winners during one brutal summer heat wave.

The diamond miners also saw increased profits, though production levels remain down as both companies look to control costs.

The now-annual event brings Jewelers of America retail members together with designers so jewelers can learn about the inspiration behind the designs.

Associate Editor Ashley Davis takes a look at the new brands to know from the JA New York Summer show.

Fancy blue diamonds dominated the spring auction season, led by the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue.

The latest offerings from the Greek jewelry designer are a vast departure from her signature motifs.

The strong performance of Bulgari watches and jewelry plus TAG Heuer’s smartwatch helped drive a decent first half for LVMH.
A 9-year-old named Grace Houston discovered the rough diamond while visiting the park with her family for the first time.

This is the second time in as many years that a Cutting Edge entry took home Best of Show honors in the AGTA’s annual design contest.

Associate Editor Ashley Davis plays favorites at the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show.
A federal jury in Florida returned the verdict against the three men who allegedly trained armed jewelry store robber Abigail Lee Kemp.

De Beers is set to flood its Snap Lake mine in Canada, unless another mining company wants it.
The National Retail Federation upgraded its forecast for retail sales growth from 3.1 percent to 3.4 percent.
The Women’s Jewelry Association recognized the recipients last night at its annual gala in New York.
The Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association said it is delaying the inaugural Thailand Gems and Jewelry Fair because of a dispute over the venue.

The award is given annually to one jewelry-maker exhibiting in the show’s New Designer Gallery.
Members of the jewelry industry have descended upon a sweltering New York City for the annual run of late July events.

The designer is honing her collection’s identity by elevating her materials and changing her brand name.
Ronda Daily of Bremer Jewelry in Illinois and Mike Alexander of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company were elected to the board at the association’s meeting held Saturday in New York.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of July 17 to 23, according to Google Analytics.
Extell Development, which constructed the new International Gem Tower, apparently has more plans for the area that serves as the center of the city’s jewelry trade.

JIS moves the location of two of its shows, 10 new designers prepare for their trade show debut and National Jeweler’s latest digital magazine launches.