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These were the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
A story about six suspects who carried out a distraction theft at a jewelry store in California was one of National Jeweler's most-read stories last week.
New York--These were the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
1. Well-Known Jeweler Helped Cover Up Murder, Lawsuit Says
Jeffrey Rackover, a “jeweler to the stars” who operates out of New York’s Diamond District, is facing a civil suit for his alleged connection to a Manhattan murder.
2. Socially Engineered Shipping Scheme Hits Jewelry Industry
The perpetrators are mining information from company websites and Facebook in order to appear legitimate when placing fraudulent orders for high-end items, the JSA warns.
3. GIA Selling Mounted Gem Testing Device at a Discount
The iD100, which is used to identify lab-grown diamonds even when they’re set in jewelry, is available for $3,995--for now.
4. 6 Sought in California Distraction Theft
The Glendale Police Department is looking for one man and five women who allegedly carried out a “grand distraction theft” at Honolulu Jewelers in Montrose.
5. Retail Job Losses Called the ‘Next Big Political Problem’
Meet the Press tackled the issue Sunday, as did The New York Times with a spotlight on the Western Pennsylvania city of Johnstown.
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