Looking back on our top stories of 2017

by carly_midgley | December 14, 2017 12:14 pm

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A growing focus on coloured diamonds and gemstones landed several vibrant articles on this year’s top 10 list.
Photo courtesy Rippana Inc.

As 2018 creeps ever closer, many of us—both within and outside of the jewellery industry—are taking the time to reflect on the past year. That’s why Jewellery Business has compiled a list of its hottest news items and features from 2017. From synthetics to spinels and from business plans to bridal sales, take a look through our most-read topics of the year.

Top 10 feature articles of 2017

  1. Nash Jewellers: Changing with the times[2]
  2. Gem watch: Are spinels the next ‘big thing?’[3]
  3. Family jewels: Dehres expands into Canada, bringing a slice of history and luxury[4]
  4. What colour is your portfolio? Inside the not-so-secret world of coloured diamond investing[5]
  5. Colour theory: The art of combining coloured gemstones[6]
  6. Homegrown success: Canada’s triumphant diamond industry[7]
  7. Sustainability and social responsibility: Catering to a globally conscious bridal consumer[8]
  8. Trends worth falling for: The 2017 Fall/Winter style guide[9]
  9. An eye on the Cloud: What does the next wave of CAD innovation look like?[10]
  10. 150 years strong: Designs made by Canadians for Canadians[11]

Top 10 news stories of 2017

  1. GIA finds undisclosed synthetic diamonds[12]
  2. Birks to open five new stores[13]
  3. Dehres is unveiling exquisite jewellery to Canadian market[14]
  4. Birks makes plans for strategic growth[15]
  5. Processing the world’s most expensive rough diamond[16]
  6. AGTA announces winners of 2017 Spectrum Awards[17]
  7. CJA names new co-chairs and presents awards[18]
  8. De Beers Group takes full ownership of De Beers Diamond Jewellers[19]
  9. 2017 Vaccaro Family Scholarship winner announced[20]
  10. Graff Diamonds buys 373-carat Lesedi La Rona shard[21]

If you had a favourite article this year, please share it in the comments below! In the meantime, we wish you and yours a very happy 2018.

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Rippana-inc.-Colored-spinels-and-rough.jpg
  2. Nash Jewellers: Changing with the times: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/nash-jewellers-changing-with-the-times/
  3. Gem watch: Are spinels the next ‘big thing?’: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/gem-watch-are-spinels-the-next-big-thing/
  4. Family jewels: Dehres expands into Canada, bringing a slice of history and luxury: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/family-jewels-dehres-expands-into-canada-bringing-a-slice-of-history-and-luxury/
  5. What colour is your portfolio? Inside the not-so-secret world of coloured diamond investing: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/what-colour-is-your-portfolio-inside-the-not-so-secret-world-of-coloured-diamond-investing/
  6. Colour theory: The art of combining coloured gemstones: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/colour-theory-art-combining-coloured-gemstones/
  7. Homegrown success: Canada’s triumphant diamond industry: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/general/homegrown-success-canadas-triumphant-diamond-industry/
  8. Sustainability and social responsibility: Catering to a globally conscious bridal consumer: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/sustainability-and-social-responsibility-catering-to-a-globally-conscious-bridal-consumer/
  9. Trends worth falling for: The 2017 Fall/Winter style guide: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/trends-worth-falling-for-the-2017-fallwinter-style-guide/
  10. An eye on the Cloud: What does the next wave of CAD innovation look like?: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/an-eye-on-the-cloud-what-does-the-next-wave-of-cad-innovation-look-like/
  11. 150 years strong: Designs made by Canadians for Canadians: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/features/150-years-strong-designs-made-by-canadians-for-canadians/
  12. GIA finds undisclosed synthetic diamonds: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/gia-finds-undisclosed-synthetic-diamonds/
  13. Birks to open five new stores: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/birks-to-open-five-new-stores/
  14. Dehres is unveiling exquisite jewellery to Canadian market: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/dehres-is-unveiling-exquisite-jewellery-to-canadian-market/
  15. Birks makes plans for strategic growth: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/birks-makes-plans-strategic-growth/
  16. Processing the world’s most expensive rough diamond: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/processing-worlds-expensive-rough-diamond/
  17. AGTA announces winners of 2017 Spectrum Awards: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/agta-announces-winners-of-2017-spectrum-awards/
  18. CJA names new co-chairs and presents awards: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/cja-names-new-co-chairs-and-presents-awards/
  19. De Beers Group takes full ownership of De Beers Diamond Jewellers: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/de-beers-group-takes-full-ownership-of-de-beers-diamond-jewellers/
  20. 2017 Vaccaro Family Scholarship winner announced: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/2017-vaccaro-family-scholarship-winner-announced/
  21. Graff Diamonds buys 373-carat Lesedi La Rona shard: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/news/graff-diamonds-buys-373-carat-lesedi-la-rona-shard/
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