Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator rounds up 10 pieces of jewelry set with sapphires, a gemstone that’s been selling very well lately.

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The International Gemological Institute is following its consumer television campaign with five radio spots in select iHeartMedia markets beginning Sept. 6.

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The birthstone list has changed only a few times since it was created more than a century ago, giving elevated status to a group of stones that continue to sell well today.

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The oval-cut fancy intense blue diamond could sell for as much as $2.4 million at the auction house’s upcoming Fine Jewellery sale.

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National Jeweler put the spotlight on the trillion cut’s comeback and an up-and-coming jewelry designer who’s “One to Watch.”

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Melissa Spencer, the recipient of the 2016 Carelle-WJA Grant, is putting her own modern spin on the personalized jewelry craze.

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Operating loss during its fiscal full year was $2.3 million, and same-store sales fell short of expectations.

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Stark Harbour of Southern Jewelry Insurance and Michael Lebowitz of White Pine Trading joined during its annual banquet on Aug. 6.

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The mining company said it has discovered a second ruby deposit at its Montepuez site in addition to uncovering more rubies at its initial pitting program.

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In the spirit of the 2016 Olympic Games, which closed Sunday evening, Senior Editor and Olympics super-fan Brecken Branstrator shares some interesting tidbits.

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The colored stone miner and marketer has tapped three influencers to appear in a series of short films launching during the big event.

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Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of Aug. 14 to 20, according to Google Analytics.

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One Dallas jeweler announced the launch of a new competition to find the next big design talent and the CFDA added four more fine jewelry designers to its roster this year.

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The Long Island retailer is opening its sixth location, as well as partnering with Roberto Coin on the brand’s newest boutique, in the Westfield World Trade Center.

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America added Anna Sheffield, Jordan Askill, Yves Spinelli and Catherin Zadeh to its ranks.

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The jewelry manufacturer is going for a trendier look with the brand’s debut collection, which takes inspiration from the well-known ginkgo leaf.

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The Cultured Pearl Association of America has launched its annual International Pearl Design Competition and is accepting entries through Sept. 22.

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To celebrate her jewelry brand’s 40th anniversary, Penny Preville has launched the Celestial collection featuring starbursts and crescent moons set in 18-karat gold.

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The colored gemstone miner soon will put a call out to local mining companies to see if they want to work together to establish a supply chain in the country.

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The brand has introduced two new collections, Unexpected Miracles and Hand of Fatima, which offer charm designs that can be worn as bangles, rings, necklaces and earrings.

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The designer has partnered with the Platinum Guild International to launch her first platinum design, a limited edition beehive and honey bee pendant that will help support the “Häagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees” program.

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The designer showcased two new collections, Baby Malak and Resolutions, at the recent Couture show at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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With a small but growing presence in the United States, designer Lito Karakostanoglo made her Couture debut this year, showcasing both her classic collections and latest designs.

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Just in time for the new feature film to roll out this fall, the Persona charm and bead brand is launching the exclusive Peanuts by Persona collection, featuring the beloved characters from the classic comic strip.

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Richemont-owned brand IWC Schaffhausen is responding to the trend in wearable technology with the launch of a high-tech piece that attaches to the straps of existing models and adds digital functions to its watches. 

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