Storm Mountain Diamonds unearthed a 23.82-carat pink diamond from its Kao mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho, and said it will put the stone up for sale this month.

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The head of LVMH’s watch division allegedly told a Swiss newspaper that TAG Heuer has plans to launch its own smartwatch, but that it must be original and different from Apple Watch.

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In a move that underscores the increasing importance of omnichannel shopping, Macy’s announced Monday a number of new developments to attract and service customers both in store and online. 

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A former Cartier advertising executive being sued for attempted digital theft of trade secrets is asking a federal judge to dismiss the case on grounds that she was permitted to access the data in question and never obtained it anyway. 

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Dates have been set for the JA New York Special Delivery show, a cash-and-carry trade show that gives retailers access to relevant, last-minute product to fill their showcases in time for the holidays. 

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All things Apple Watch and RapNet’s decision to part ways with EGL reports were among the top stories last week on National Jeweler.  

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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is hosting a meeting today designed to introduce Chinese and Hong Kong companies to U.S. firms for potential investment, and a firm that specializes in jewelry mergers and acquisitions is attending. 

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Diamond manufacturer Kiran Gems has been recognized as the “Fastest Growing Company” by Sarine Technologies, and also nabbed five other awards from the company. 

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J.C. Penney is elevating its line of Modern Bride-branded engagement rings, offering finished pieces as expensive as $10,000 and also now selling loose diamonds on its website for custom creations. 

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Clothing designer Zac Posen is teaming up with diamond and gemstone wholesaler Fabrikant-Tara International to create a fine jewelry collection that is expected to debut this fall. 

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I think I should begin this blog with a bit of an apology: We, like so many others, predicted incorrectly.

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The Gemological Institute of America’s next career fair is scheduled to take place Oct. 10 at its headquarters in Carlsbad, and registration is now open for companies that want to attend to find talent. 

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As the market for so-called smartwatches continues to grow, Inhorgenta Munich, the jewelry and watch trade show held in Germany, announced that a number of smartwatch manufacturers and brands plan to exhibit at the next show. 

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RapNet, the diamond trading network operated by the Rapaport Group, said Tuesday that beginning Oct. 1, it no longer will list any diamonds with reports from European Gemological Laboratories.  

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After an overwhelmingly positive response to its spring Bench Jewelers Workshop, Stuller announced Wednesday that it would host a second event this month. 

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Pandora is the official jewelry sponsor for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and the company’s pieces were spotted on the runway as part of designer Vivienne Tam’s show. 

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Tiffany & Co. is at the top of the game when it comes to reaching its customers on their smartphones, a new study shows, due in part to the retailer’s inclusion of five key elements on the mobile version of its website. 

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David Yurman has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Sam’s Club of selling its jewelry without authorization and it might take legal action against the retailers that provided the jewelry to Sam’s Club as well, the company said Tuesday. 

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Recycled diamond and jewelry company White Pine Trading has purchased the inventory from recently liquidated wholesaler Bauman-Massa Jewelry Co., and will now sell the goods to retailers at a discount. 

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Later this week, Tiny Jewel Box will host a public exhibit of the world’s rarest pink diamonds as part of a partnership with Argyle diamond wholesaler L.J. West Diamonds. 

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High-profit jewelers manage their profit margins and operating expenses more effectively than low-profit jewelers, according to Jewelers of America’s annual Cost of Doing Business Report, which is available to order now for members and non-members alike through JA’s website. 

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Home and decorative arts designer Michael Aram has expanded into fine jewelry with the launch of a sterling silver and 18-karat gold collection that debuted in stores at the end of August. 

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Challenged to provide a solution for Tiffany & Co., Sarine Technologies has developed a system that grades round and fancy-shaped polished diamonds to determine the stones’ symmetry and proportions, technology that will be available to other companies in the industry.  

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The Stevie Awards has recognized Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. in two categories of its 2014 International Business Awards: “Company of the Year--Manufacturing” and “Fastest Growing Company of the Year (Asia, Australia, and New Zealand).” 

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In case you may have missed the industry activity last week, here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com and the top three from the blog, 10X, for the week of Aug. 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.

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