Valentine’s Boost US Jewelry Sales 1.4% Amid Mixed Trends in February 2024

Miko Gunawan
In a recent analysis published by trend analytics company Tenoris, industry analyst Edahn Golan analyzes diamond jewelry sales in the US in February. According to Golan, US jewelry sales experienced a 1.4% rise in February, driven by Valentine’s Day fervor, yet revealing a blend of contrasting patterns in various segments.Valentine’s Day festivities boosted finished jewelry sales, marking a 2.5% surge in retail revenue, although unit sales remained steady. This balanced the year-to-date market, aligning it with 2023’s retail sales revenue.US Jewelry Sales Feb2024Diamond jewelry witnessed a notable uptick in February, with unit sales climbing 3.5% and revenue…Continue Reading

3 teens armed with hammers arrested after Oshawa jewelry store robbery

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Three teenagers were arrested after a jewelry store in Oshawa, Ont., was robbed Saturday evening. This incident marked the second time the business was robbed this year.Police said at around 8:40 pm, four male suspects armed with hammers entered Paris Jewelers inside the Oshawa Center. Police say the suspects began smashing display cases inside the store and made off with an undisclosed quantity of jewelry. Responding officers, with the assistance of the Air1 police helicopter, located three of the four males hiding nearby. Police say three teenagers were arrested: a 15-year-old from Toronto, a 16-year-old from Brampton and a…Continue Reading

Latest FF Redeem Code March 18 2024 Free Diamonds and Weapon Skins, Check Who’s Still Active Updated 1 Minute Ago

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DIY NEWS – Latest FF redeem code today, Monday, March 18 2024, free diamonds and weapon skins. Check those who were still active, updated 1 minute ago to get the reward. We have provided dozens of the latest FF redeem codes for today in this article. You can check today’s FF redeem code which is still active and latest to get the reward updated 1 minute ago. Some of the prizes you can get from today’s FF redeem code include diamonds, weapon skins, outfit bundles and other free rewards. Also Read: LIST OF 50 FREE UNCHECK FF Accounts That Are…Continue Reading

Why Kate Middleton Isn’t Wearing Her Wedding and Engagement Rings in New Photo

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After this story was published, multiple photo agencies recalled the above image citing an “editorial issue” and “post-publication review” as reasons. The Associated Press issued the most detailed description, saying that “on closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image. No replacement will be sent.” More details here Kate Middleton later issued a personal apology for editing the Mother’s Day photo. “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day,”…Continue Reading

Supercomputers Crack the Code of Super-Diamond Synthesis

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Supercomputer simulations predicting the synthesis pathways for the elusive BC8 “super-diamond”, involving shock compressions of diamond precursor, inspire ongoing Discovery Science experiments at NIF. Credit: Mark Meamber/LLNLResearchers are on a quest to synthesize BC8, a carbon structure predicted to be tougher than diamond, using insights from advanced simulations and experimental efforts. This material, theoretically prevalent in the extreme pressures of exoplanets, remains a scientific mystery with promising applications in materials science. Diamond is the strongest material known. However, another form of carbon has been predicted to be even tougher than diamond. The challenge is how to create it on…Continue Reading

Marissa Collections to Host Tony Duquette Jewelry Trunk Show

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Marissa Collections Palm Beach will host legendary designer Hutton Wilkinson for an exclusive Tony Duquette jewelry trunk show and book signing March 25-27. Marissa Collections in The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach will host legendary designer Hutton Wilkinson for an exclusive Tony Duquette Jewelry trunk show and book signing March 25-27. At age eighteen, Wilkinson apprenticed under the great American design icon, Tony Duquette. Wilkinson worked for Duquette as a volunteer apprentice for two years and then as a paid assistant designer for three years before starting his own interior design firm. Wilkinson continued his professional association with Duquette,…Continue Reading

Perthshire firm’s £27 Kate Middleton earrings sell out in 2 hours

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A Perthshire jewelery designer has named her new £27 earrings after Kate Middleton to thank the princess for wearing a pair from her brand. Statement earring brand Ear Sass was launched by Sophie McGown in 2020. The business has since continued to grow, with Sophie winning fashion jeweler of the year at the Scottish Fashion Association Awards last February. The Catherine earring was announced on Monday to thank the princess for wearing the brand’s charity earring Issy Star. A post advertising the launch attracted more than 180,000 views on Twitter/X. The Catherine, available as gold or silver-plated, proved an immediate…Continue Reading

Emily Ratajkowski Splits Her Wedding Ring in Two in Honor of Sebastian Bear-McClard Divorce

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Emily Ratajkowski is ending her marriage in style. On Tuesday, the 32-year-old model took to her Instagram page to celebrate her divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard by sharing a photo of her wedding ring, which she turned into two separate rings. “divorce rings,” Ratajkowski captioned her post. She also tagged Alison Lou Jewelry, crediting the company for taking the ring and reimagining the massive stones as their own jewelry pieces. In the playful pics, the model and actress shows off the rings on her ring finger and pinkie while apparently going topless. One of the rings features an oval diamond on…Continue Reading