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From iridescent opal to multicolored sapphires to tourmaline in just about any shade you can dream of, these luscious gems are guaranteed to leave you on a rainbow high. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEAN-PHILIPPE MALAVAL
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GEM CLASS HEROES Whether they’re suddenly sexy opaque stones or faceted favorites in unusual hues, these are the five to watch in 2018. Fill your pockets accordingly. BY AMY ELLIOTT
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NEXT LEVEL LOOKS Need new jewels for the new year? These five trends— sculptural brass styles, slim and sexy lariats, keshi pearls, opaque stones, and mix-and-match earrings—will keep customers coming back all year long. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN LEWIS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY How retailers are preparing for natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and more. BY MARTHA C. WHITE
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50 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR STORE RIGHT NOW
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From Skype sessions to storytelling, giving your business a quick and easy refresh doesn’t need to feel daunting. BY EMILI VESILIND
(FROM TOP) JEAN-PHILIPPE MALAVAL; SLIP: AMANDEV / AMANDEV.COM ; SOFIA KAMAN FINE JEWELS; STEPHEN LEWIS. MINOAN COLLECTION 18K GOLD CHOKERS WITH GREEN TOURMALINES, PINK TOURMALINES, AND GOLD BEADS, $4,850–$4,950, LALAOUNIS, 212-439-9400, ILIASLALAOUNIS.EU; TIGER’S EYE SWIVEL EARRINGS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD, $4,140, RETROUVAÍ, 646-745-6831, RETROUVAI. COM; LONG BEAD AND CHAIN NECKLACE (SHOWN AS BRACELET) WITH SUNSTONE, MORGANITE, AND HESSONITE GARNET IN 18K GOLD, $2,250, DAVID YURMAN, 212-752-4255, DAVIDYURMAN.COM
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