Christie’s Offers 300 Vintage Patek Watches In Special Selling Exhibition
Patek Philippe. 18k white gold ref.5270G Christie’s will host what it calls a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to purchase Patek Philippe vintage watches from an expertly curated collection of...
View ArticleActress Margot Robbie Joins Watch Brand Richard Mille
Photo by Dennis Leupold for Opus repsActress Margot Robbie will partner with luxury watch brand, Richard Mille to produce a collection of women watches of which the proceeds will be donated to charity....
View ArticleGeorges Kern Leaves Richemont To Pursue An Ownership Role With Breitling
Georges KernPhoto by StephZibi - https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21615523Georges Kern, a 17-year veteran of Compagnie Financière Richemont, has resigned after nearly rising to the top...
View ArticleEmbattled Signet Jewelers CEO, Mark Light, Resigns Due To ‘Health Reasons’
Signet Jewelers new CEO, Virginia “Gina” C. DrososSignet Jewelers Ltd., the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, has named Virginia “Gina” C. Drosos as its new CEO, effective August 1. She will...
View ArticleBulgari’s High Jewelry Collection Is A Colorful Italian Celebration
Platinum necklace set with a 19-carat cushion Sri Lanka sapphire, 17 South-sea pearls, 82 emerald beads, nine sapphires beads, 40 fancy diamonds and diamond pavéThere are few countries in the world...
View ArticleMasterpiece London 2017: The Best Of The Best Jewels
The "Music on my Mind" necklace by Wallace Chan. All photos by Anthony DeMarcoMy first trip to the Masterpiece London art fair, held June 28 – July 5, was short but nevertheless fruitful. There were 16...
View ArticleChinese Conglomerate Completes Acquisition Of Buccellati
Gangsu Gangtai Holding has completed its acquisition of Italian high jewelry house Buccellati. The Chinese conglomerate has acquired an 85% stake in the luxury jeweler, internationally known for its...
View ArticleAlrosa Unveils 51-Carat ‘Dynasty’ Diamond
Russian diamond mining company, Alrosa, said Wednesday that it wants to revive Russia's history as a skilled center for crafting diamond, gems and jewels.To back those words the state-owned company...
View ArticleFirst look At The Faidee ‘Imperial Necklace’ Worn By Russian Fashion Designer...
Russian fashion designer, Ulyana Sergeenko, wearing The Imperial NecklaceFaidee, the world’s largest Burmese ruby company, unveiled its latest statement creation, “The Imperial Necklace,” made with 50...
View ArticleMeet Audemars Piguet’s New North America CEO
Antonio Seward Luxury watch brand, Audemars Piguet, has named Antonio Seward as its new North America CEO, which became effective August 1. He replaced Xavier Nolot who held the position for four...
View ArticleHouse Of Garrard Opens Its First Boutique In Shanghai
The entrance of the new Garrard boutique in ShanghaiThe House of Garrard has set up a shop in Shanghai to introduced Chinese citizens and tourists to the heritage of the world’s longest serving fine...
View ArticleThe 2017 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award Winners
Mikola Kukharuk of Nomad’s with a pair of neon blue tourmalines (53.56 ctw.)The AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards is already the most important and prestigious colored gemstone competition in the...
View ArticleMayors Jewelers To Be Sold To British Holding Company
Birks Yorkdale store in North York, Ontario, CanadaIn a multi-tiered deal Canadian jeweler, Birks Group, has agreed to sell its U.S.-based subsidiary, Mayors Jewelers, to British holding company,...
View Article3-Carat Fancy Blue Diamond To Be Featured At Heritage Auctions Jewelry Sale
A 3.23-carat natural fancy blue diamond is one of the top attractions of Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills Fine Jewelry sale on September 25. The gem with an SI2 clarity grade is set on a platinum ring...
View ArticleThe Portland Jewelry Symposium Celebrates 10th Anniversary With...
Peter Smith, CEO of Vibhor, will give the keynote addressThe Portland Jewelry Symposium will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with the theme “Future Think: Innovate, Create, & Thrive.” The annual...
View ArticleSmithsonian To Add Zoltan David’s ‘Iris’ Moonstone Necklace To Its Collection
A pendant necklace by award-winning jewelry artist, Sir Zoltan David, will be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in early 2018. The “Iris” pendant...
View ArticleLady Gaga Is Tudor’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Pop superstar Lady Gaga has become the newest face for Tudor’s “Born to Dare” advertising campaign.She will join soccer star and fashion icon, David Beckham, and Beauden Barrett, star of the New...
View ArticleQueen Victoria’s Historically Significant Coronet Is Acquired By Victoria And...
Queen Victoria's sapphire and diamond coronet, designed by Prince Albert, made by Joseph Kitching, London, 1840- 1842.Photo credit: Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonThe Victoria and Albert Museum...
View ArticleDe Beers Plans Biggest Global Ad Spend Since 2008
The De Beers Group said Tuesday it will invest more than $140 million in marketing this year—its biggest ad spend since 2008.The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer...
View ArticleWilliam George Shuster, Aug. 23, 1946, - Aug. 30, 2017
People in the watch and jewelry industry knew Bill Shuster as someone who never accepted a gift from a watch brand. People who were closer to him knew him for his overwhelming generosity. What people...
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