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IndustryTopicsIndependentsMajorsEvents & AwardsPolicies & IssuesCrimeSurveysFinancialsTechnologySupplier BulletinFeatured StoryPandora Posts Strong Q1 But Warns of US Slowdown AheadTrending TopicUkraine Crisis20 ArticlesDiamonds & GemsTopicsSourcingGradingLab-GrownFeatured StoryPetra Looking to Sell One of Its Mines in South Africa Trending Topic2022 Outlook12 ArticlesStyleTopicsTrendsCollectionsAuctionsWatchesFeatured StoryThe 103-Carat ‘Light of Africa’ Diamond Could Sell for $18MTrending TopicCelebrity Style43 ArticlesOpinionsTopicsEditorsColumnistsFeatured StoryRemembering My Mom Through Her JewelryTrending TopicDiversity & Inclusion35 ArticlesWebinarsTopicsUpcoming WebinarsRecorded WebinarsFeatured WebinarResponsible Sourcing and What It Means for GoldMagazinesSubscribeTechnologyMay 11Meta, the Company Formerly Known as Facebook, Opens its First StoreTrendsMay 09Bella Hadid Is the New Face of SwarovskiEditorsMay 06Remembering My Mom Through Her JewelryBROUGHT TO YOU BYDive into GIA’s Pearl ExpertiseTechnologyMay 11Meta, the Company Formerly Known as Facebook, Opens its First StoreTrendsMay 09Bella Hadid Is the New Face of SwarovskiEditorsMay 06Remembering My Mom Through Her JewelryGIADive into GIA’s Pearl ExpertiseSponsored byHot TopicsWatches & Wonders 20224 ArticlesUkraine Crisis20 Articles2022 Outlook12 ArticlesCOVID-1952 ArticlesDiversity & Inclusion35 ArticlesThe LatestWatchesMay 11, 2022Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction Was a White Glove Sale It included watches once owned by human rights advocate Simon Wiesenthal and musician Eric Clapton, both selling for more than $1 million. Brecken BranstratorCollectionsMay 11, 2022Karma El Khalil Has a Luminous New Fine Jewelry CollectionFilled with custom-cut gemstones, it’s inspired by the moon. Ashley DavisLab-GrownMay 11, 2022WD Lab Grown Diamonds Names First Authorized DistributorThat distributor is Chicago-based M. Geller, which will supply loose WD-grown diamonds to its retail customers.Michelle GraffBrought to you byDive into GIA’s Pearl ExpertiseWhen it comes to knowing the identity and quality of your pearls, count on GIA as your independent pearl experts.CrimeMay 10, 2022Indiana Customs Agents Seize $10M in Counterfeit Rolex Watches Officers in Indianapolis confiscated two shipments containing a total of 460 fake Rolex watches headed to Brooklyn. Brecken BranstratorColumnistsMay 10, 2022Metaverse and Web 3.0: Why & How Jewelers Should Get Involved Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams explore what the metaverse could mean for luxury in their latest Creative Connecting column.AuctionsMay 10, 2022See the 12 JAR Jewels Headed to Christie’s New York From the estate of Ann Getty, the collection will likely blow its $1.5 million total pre-sale estimate out of the water.Ashley DavisBrought to you byA.I. Grading is Changing Conversations at the Retail CounterAdvanced technology levels the playing field, helping jewelers give customers what they want.SurveysMay 10, 2022US Jewelry, Watch Sales Slowed in MarchFull-year watch and jewelry sales are still expected to rise, but not quite as sharply as last year.Lenore FedowMajorsMay 10, 2022Frederick Goldman Hires VP, Sales for Independent Jeweler Channel Mark Stowe most recently held the role of senior director of global sales at Hearts On Fire. Brecken BranstratorMajorsMay 09, 2022Rahaminov Diamonds Opens Second Boutique Within SaksThe jewelry house’s newest location is in The Vault at The Saks Shops in Greenwich, Connecticut.Lenore FedowSourcingMay 09, 2022Andre Assaf, Co-Founder of The Tsavorite Factory, Dies at 79He was introduced to gems while living in Nairobi, and his name eventually became synonymous with fine tsavorite.Brecken BranstratorSourcingMay 09, 2022First Diamonds from Sierra Leone’s Tongo Mine Coming to MarketAustralian company Newfield Resources is developing the mine and will sell its production through Bonas Group in Antwerp.Michelle GraffCrimeMay 06, 2022Former Bookkeeper Charged with Stealing $2.8M from Jewelry CompanyFrancisco Lopez allegedly stole the money from Julie Vos through thousands of transfers between September 2014 and April 2021. Brecken BranstratorTrendsMay 06, 2022Piece of the Week: Devon Woodhill’s ‘Goddess’ LocketIt’s the perfect jewel to gift on Mother’s Day.Ashley DavisSupplier BulletinMay 05, 2022AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas 2022 Returns to the JCK Show!Sponsored by AGTAIndependentsMay 05, 20225 Things to Know About Selling Jewelry to the LGBTQ+ CommunityColor Source Gems’ Jeremy Chalchinsky covered authentic advertising, anti-discrimination policies, and more during an AGS Conclave session.Lenore FedowTrendsMay 05, 202215 Jewels to Celebrate Mom in Style This Amanda’s Style File picks the best Mother’s Day jewelry gifts. Amanda GizziIndependentsMay 05, 2022Sylvie Collection Drops the ‘Collection’After 15 years, the company is debuting a new name, campaign, and logo.Ashley DavisGradingMay 05, 2022GCAL Expands 8X Cut Grade to Fancy Diamond Shapes It will introduce the 8X Oval and 8X Princess Diamond Cut Grade certificates at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas jewelry trade show. Brecken BranstratorFinancialsMay 04, 2022Pandora Posts Strong Q1 But Warns of US Slowdown AheadThe company said the “affordable” jewelry market in the U.S. is growing slower than the overall market.Lenore FedowAuctionsMay 04, 2022The 103-Carat ‘Light of Africa’ Diamond Could Sell for $18MIt will lead the Christie’s New York jewelry auction in June.Brecken BranstratorAuctionsMay 04, 2022Joan Crawford’s Raymond Yard Suite Sells for $250KThe yellow gold and citrine suite soared past estimates at Heritage Auctions’ spring jewelry sale.Lenore FedowCrimeMay 04, 20222 Plead Guilty in String of California Jewelry Thefts Officials said the men and two other suspects stole more than $1 million in jewelry from Sam’s Club and JC Penney stores in nine counties.Michelle GraffIndependentsMay 04, 2022Verragio Appoints Fine Jewelry Division Creative DirectorSophia Macris joins the company from Roberto Coin.EditorsMay 03, 2022See the Best Jewelry from the Met Gala Kacey Musgraves, Blake Lively, and Emma Chamberlain had some of the evening’s most beguiling looks. Ashley DavisColumnistsMay 03, 2022Squirrel Spotting: A View From a ‘Between-Jobs Guy’ Peter Smith reflects on the connections he’s made during his time off and explains why change is so hard for everyone. Peter SmithLoad More10673Editors' PicksSponsored by1Metaverse and Web 3.0: Why & How Jewelers Should Get Involved 2First Diamonds from Sierra Leone’s Tongo Mine Coming to Market3Remembering My Mom Through Her Jewelry4Former Bookkeeper Charged with Stealing $2.8M from Jewelry Company55 Things to Know About Selling Jewelry to the LGBTQ+ Communityfeatured showJA New York Summer Javits Convention Center, New York, NYAugust 14-16, 2022RegisterWeekly QuizMay 05, 2022This Week’s Quiz Test your knowledge of the latest jewelry news with this quick test.Take The QuizMy Next Question WebinarResponsible Sourcing and What It Means for GoldTUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 2:00 PM (EASTERN)Hear from a refiner, designer and mining expert on responsible sourcing, including recycled and mined gold and supply chain topics.RegisterSee DetailsDiamonds & GemsPetra Looking to Sell One of Its Mines in South Africa Check Out the ‘Mega Gems’ on GembridgeDe Beers Sinks $2M Into Startup That Grows Kelp Forests IndustryJCK Las Vegas Releases 2022 Events, Education ScheduleAGS Hands Out Awards at Titleholders LuncheonFrom Conclave: 5 Retail Trends to WatchMagazines Inside the Print Issue:The State of RetailThe State of the Majors$100 Million SupersellersTop 50 Specialty JewelersThe State of Jewelry DesignThe State of the Colored Stone MarketThe State of the Diamond IndustryFinal ThoughtsRead This IssueStyleThe 16 Best Emerald Jewels for MayFor Argyle and Muzo, the Third Time Is ‘Majestique’Piece of the Week: Karma El Khalil’s ‘Nebula’ EarringsSubscribe to Daily NewsletterFrom market analysis to emerging jewelry trends, National Jeweler covers the important industry topics vital to the everyday success of jewelry professionalsDelivering the news jewelersneed since 1906NewsIndustryDiamonds & GemsStyleOpinionsResourcesWebinarsWeekly QuizMagazinesIndustry Events CalendarAboutAbout UsContact UsSubscribeAdvertisingJewelers of AmericaSubscribe to Daily NewsletterCopyright © 2022 National Jeweler. 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