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5 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed
An article about a big-time jewelry theft in Las Vegas made the list for the second week in a row.
A story about the estate of Peggy and David Rockefeller setting an auction record was one of our most-read last week. This platinum Raymond Yard diamond ring that David Rockefeller used to propose to Peggy sold for $287,500 at at the Christie's New York sale.
New York--These were the five most popular jewelry news stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
1. Squirrel Spotting: #ThemTwo
In his latest column for National Jeweler, Peter Smith profiled two women who realized their lifelong dreams of opening their own jewelry stores.
2. Thieves Snatch 20-Carat Diamond at Vegas Show
This story of jewelry theft remains on the most-read list for the second week in a row.
3. $3.1M Jewelry Auction Caps Record-Breaking Rockefeller Sale
The estate of Peggy and David Rockefeller became the most expensive private collection sold at auction last week.
4. Tiffany & Co. Tops Luxury Ranking List Among US Consumers
This is according to a recent survey by Kadence International, which also lists Cartier and Harry Winston among the top brands.
5. Federal Officer Sentenced in Jewelry Scheme Run from Prison
Miami corrections officer Michael Mazar was sentenced to five years behind bar for supplying the cell phones used by the inmate sentenced in the scheme.
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