Top Gemstones & Jewelry Sales Rise

Great news for jewelry retailers! According to the National Jeweler, 65% of jewelry retail stores reported positive same-store sales growth for 2010 as a whole, which is up from only 39% in 2009. In addition, retailers interviewed by National Jeweler said that this positive momentum from 2010 is carrying over into 2011.

The best-selling semi-precious gemstones include amethyst quartz and pearl. Our Rabinovich collection boasts a wide variety of pieces featuring amethyst quartz and pearls ranging in color from white to green, so there's something for every taste.

Danish Restaurant Named World's Best

Noma, the restaurant in Copenhagen whose chef Rene Redzepi forages for ingredients, was last night named the world's best for the second year straight.

"The World's 50 Best is important because it's a global tally and there aren't many of those, " Boulud said yesterday in an interview at his London venue, Bar Boulud. "People compare it to the Michelin guid, but they are completely different and we need them both. Also, this event brings together chefs from around the world. It's almost creating a new family."

-Richard Vines, Bloomberg News, London