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My latest National Jeweler story! Blue Nile, recently acquired by Signet Jewelers, is shuttering its Seattle fulfillment center, laying off 119 employees. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11816…

If you thought nothing could top the auction of Elizabeth Taylor's iconic jewels, you may be wrong. Associate Editor Lenore Fedow has the story on Christie's upcoming auction of billionaire Heidi Horten's impressive jewels, expected to fetch $150M. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11819…

Jewelry designer Brent Neale Winston said she felt helpless following the March 27 school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. To combat that, she began raising money for Everytown a nonprofit that advocates for gun control and against gun violence. ow.ly/SJf450NyP6g

My latest National Jeweler story! Gismondi 1754 has acquired fellow Italian jewelry brand Vendorafa from LVMH. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11833…

I chose this week's Piece of the Week pick for National Jeweler. This Hot Cross Bun ring by Jessica Flinn is a whimsical take on the Good Friday treat. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11839…

David Yurman has filed a lawsuit against Zoé del Mar, accusing the Puerto Rico-based jewelry brand of copying its designs. Details here: ow.ly/W0zo50NEarC

For my latest National Jeweler story, I spoke with author Lee Goldman Kikel about her father, Melvin Goldman, who was a jeweler and a Holocaust survivor. His story, first told through her book, will now be shared on stage through a new play. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11843…

David Yurman and Mejuri have settled their legal battle after more than a year of back and forth. Mejuri was accused of copying David Yurman’s designs and David Yurman of bullying the competition. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11861…

Join us this afternoon! We'll be talking about how to find and keep talented employees, fair compensation, changing attitudes about work, what employees are looking for, and more! Register here: bit.ly/3omqjW5

My latest National Jeweler story! Kering posted muted Q1 results as its star brand, Gucci, continues its recovery. However, its jewelry houses, which include Boucheron and Pomellato, had an “outstanding” quarter. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11893…

First-quarter sales essentially were flat for Pandora, as the company famous for its affordable, collectible beads continues to grapple with declines in consumer spending amid inflation and rising interest rates. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11920…

On Tuesday, a German court convicted five men of breaking into the Green Vault Museum in Dresden, Germany in November 2019, stealing millions of dollars’ worth of 18th century royal jewels. Lenore Fedow has the story. ow.ly/pFbu50OqbUm

For my latest National Jeweler story, I wrote an explainer on ChatGPT tailored to jewelers after attending an interesting presentation by Ford Saeks. It answers all the basics, from what ChatGPT is to how jewelry retailers can use it. nationaljeweler.com/articles/11982…

Join me and my fellow National Jeweler editors this afternoon for our recap of Las Vegas jewelry week! Register here: bit.ly/LasVegasRecap

Join me for my latest National Jeweler webinar in partnership with Jewelers of America! We'll be talking about the biggest issues facing jewelers and how they can make their voices heard on the laws and regulations that impact their businesses. Register here: bit.ly/3JsZQhh

Signet is sticking by its forecast for the full year even after a shaky second quarter. Lenore Fedow has more. nationaljeweler.com/articles/12242…