Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

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It’s the largest faceted lab-grown blue the Gemological Institute of America’s ever studied, and it received a color grade of fancy deep.

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The choker is a funny fashion bit.

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Now here’s a trendy trend that seems to have long legs.

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Big diamonds dominated the headlines this week, with Sotheby’s selling a 100-carat, internally flawless D color diamond for $22 million and two mining companies reporting big rough finds.

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Fringe was one of the biggest fashion hits on the spring 2015 runways and now it has hit the jewelry world in a big way too.

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A court in Denmark has fined Pandora 2 million Danish krone (about $333,000) for waiting too long to warn investors that it anticipated a drop in revenue.  

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The Danish brand announced Tuesday that it has dropped 116 more mostly-U.S.-based retailers from its distribution network in the Americas.

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After serving as president of the association for the past 14 years, Dione Kenyon is set to retire sometime in 2016, dependent on when the organization finds and transitions a replacement.

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The latest statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade show that in the United States, 760 retail jewelers/repairers ceased operations in 2015, up from 612 in 2014.

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The aim of the campaign is not only to raise awareness about the American Gem Society but also to drive consumers to its “Find a Jeweler” website feature.

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Stuller Inc. announced this week that Darrell Warren, the vice president of tools supplies, is retiring and will be replaced by Tammy Kidder, who is being promoted.

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Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for brunches, flower delivery and sentimental gifts, but nothing beats jewelry.

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Snakes have been a reoccurring theme in jewelry since the beginning of time, symbolizing both good and evil in many cultures.

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Dendritic agate, or “tree agate” as it is so aptly named in some places, has been popping up a lot lately.

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Vegas market week is the most exciting time for jewelry lovers--we get to see so much newness that it can make you lightheaded if you don’t pace yourself.

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When summer rolls around, the paler stones come out to play.

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A new “sales tax fairness” bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week while Sterling Jewelers officially announced the opening of the new Le Vian by Jared store, and the store’s website revealed there are four more on the way.

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This is one of those trend items that is very, very specific and will hit for just the right kind of client.

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Rock crystal, also known as clear quartz, is a staple in jewelry design dating back centuries.

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There’s something so romantic and vaguely retro about charm bracelets; they evoke an image of summer vacations when charms were purchased at every stop along the way.

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In honor of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge’s christening and, perhaps, with a nod to the popularity of shows such as Game of Thrones, heraldic imagery is being seen around every corner these days.

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Animals have been cast in gold and gems since the dawn of time, which mirrors the love people have for their pets.

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While diamonds are always a girl’s best friend, the time is ripe for diamonds of all colors to share the stage.

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With wild animals in the news these days, it’s great to see some beasts immortalized in gold and gems for everlasting enjoyment.

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