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1. 12 Jewelry Trends for 2015
Jennifer Heebner’s annual list of what to buy, sell, and stock—including ­yellow gold and stacking rings (left).

2. Scott Kay Remembered
Family, friends, and colleagues paid tribute to the late jewelry designer.

3. EGL Int’l Shutting Down as Network Reorganizes
The lab announced it was shuttering amid disputes over its diamond grading.

4. David Yurman Awarded $2 Million Settlement
Yurman won $2 million from ­DashingDaisy.com, which was selling copies of his trademark designs.

5. Birmingham Jeweler Gives Rings to Starbucks Employees
After the coffee chain said baristas couldn’t wear engagement rings, jeweler Marina Pilibosian offered free tungsten rings to local employees.