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The Most Diamonds Guinness World Record and More Service News for July

Congratulations are in order for India’s H.K. Designs and Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.

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10 months ago

July 26, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore July 2023 Issue

The Most Diamonds

There’s a new official Guinness World Record for the most diamonds set in one ring! Congratulations are in order for India’s H.K. Designs and Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., whose sunflower-inspired “Eutierria” ring just made history by featuring 50,000 diamonds — a total of 130.19 carats. hk.co

The DL on Diamonds

The Natural Diamond Council has released its 2023 analytical report, Diamond Facts: Addressing Myths And Misconceptions About The Diamond Industry. Intended to promote accurate facts about natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds, the report provides definitive info and helpful statistics about the realities of today’s diamond industry. naturaldiamonds.com

Brand New Certifications

Online auction website eBay has launched its new “Certified by Brand” program, which will offer access to certified pre-owned, limited-edition, and exclusive “only on eBay” inventory. Listings within the program will be marked as either “Direct from Brand” or “Brand Authorized Seller.” ebay.com/certified-by-brand

Brand New Bridal

Stuller has released its latest bridal catalog. The manufacturer’s Bridal 2023-2024 offers 800 pages of on-trend and classic styles, from engagement rings to wedding bands. This must-have resource also includes flexible 3C designs that allow you to customize stone type, shape, size, and metal quality. stuller.com/bridalcatalog

New Show Alert

The new NYC Jewelry & Object Show is coming to Manhattan’s Metropolitan Pavilion Nov. 16-19. Featuring jewelry, silver and watch dealers from around the world, this open-to-the-public event from KIL Promotions aims to gather a vibrant and diverse lineup of estate and new jewelry alongside objets d’art and local NYC food vendors. kilpromotions.com/nyc-autumn-jewelry-object

She Wanted to Spend More Time with Her Kids. She Called Wilkerson.

Your children are precious. More precious than gold? Absolutely! Just ask Lesley Ann Davis, owner of Lesley Ann Jewels, an independent jewelry store that — until the end of 2023 — had quite a following in Houston, Texas. To spend more time with her four sons, all in high school, she decided to close her store. Luckily, she was familiar with Wilkerson and called them as soon as she knew she wanted to move on to bigger, better and more family-focused things. Was she happy with her decision? Yes, she was. Says Davis, “Any owner looking to make that life change, looking to retire, looking to close, looking for a pause in their career, I would recommend Wilkerson. Hands down!”