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The brand’s yellow gold Calibre 89 could sell for as much as $10 million at Sotheby’s May 14 Important Watches sale in Geneva.

The 25.27-carat diamond is one of 13 stones cut from the famous 726-carat Jonker rough, discovered in South Africa in 1934.

These were the five most popular stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.

The luxury conglomerate is going digital with a multi-brand site that will sell its own goods as well as those of competitors, according to the Financial Times.
The retailer will receive the Corporate Legacy of Philanthropy Award at the organization’s gala on June 4 in Las Vegas.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator recounts a recent visit to a gallery in New York where she discovered the enamel creations of a contemporary jewelry designer.
A roundup of the best jewels from the 2017 Academy Awards and 5 things to know about the gemstone that is cut from the fossilized shells of a prehistoric creature.
In its latest market brief, Synchrony Financial predicted that technology and convenience will drive the segment this year.

The fine jewelry manufacturer also is now a member of The Plumb Club.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator details 5 interesting facts about the gemstone that is cut from the fossilized shells of a prehistoric creature.

Stuart Lee, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Signet Jewelers, also was added to the board at a meeting last month.

The commercial featured clips from the most famous films in which Rolex watches were worn, like “Titanic,” “The Pink Panther,” “Frantic” and “Selma.”

Over the next few months, it also will shut down two distribution facilities as part of a plan to improve profitability.

The JVC’s Cecilia Gardner, Hyde Park Jewelers’ Michael Pollak and Day’s Jewelers will be honored on July 24 in New York.

National Jeweler’s response to a heated discussion on social media and the pastel gemstone trend in design were two of the most-read stories on the site last week.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator talks about the stones and colors most prominent at the gem shows.

The romance novelist’s jewels include a signed 18-karat gold Cartier “Panthere” collar that could garner up to $15,000.

The colored gemstone miner said the decline was due largely to the postponement of December’s higher quality rough emerald auction.
Michael Bernard Gilmore got 32 years in prison for his role in the robberies carried out by Abigail Lee Kemp but he will appeal the sentence.

A roundup of the best jewels from the 2017 Grammy Awards and U.S. consumer spend on engagement rings were two of the top stories last week.
Revenue also was down, but the company said it reduced losses slightly during the six months ended Dec. 31.

The Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary will launch Ela in April, starting with leather and metal wristwear products priced between $195 and $295.

According to The Knot, the average spend is now above $6,000 while The Wedding Report says it’s closer to $3,400.
Police have arrested the two men who allegedly brandished handguns during the smash-and-grab robbery of Roberson’s Fine Jewelry in Little Rock.













