Hermès Extends Apple Watch Partnership With New Leather Strap Collection
The same day Apple released its third version of the Apple Watch Hermès unveiled a collection of five leather straps for the newest smart watch.The new Apple Watch Hermès collection for the Apple Watch...
View ArticleTiffany’s New Metro Watch For Women
The Tiffany & Co. new Metro Watch combines the luxury retailer’s skill at using diamonds with traditional Swiss craftsmanship. Each piece features a round brilliant diamond crown that is assigned...
View ArticleRoger Farah Named New Tiffany Chairman
Tiffany & Co. said Thursday that its company's board of directors has elected Roger Farah as its chairman, effective October 2. Farah, 64, joined Tiffany's Board in March 2017. He has served in...
View ArticleAlrosa Unearths 27-Carat Pink Diamond
Alrosa said Thursday that one of its subsidiaries unearthed a pink rough diamond weighing 27.85 carats. If the Russian mining giant decides to cut the stone, it has the potential to be the most...
View ArticleLaurence Graff Buys The Lesedi La Rona In Deal Of The Century
Graff Diamonds has acquired the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona rough diamond in a deal valued at $53 million. It is the world’s largest gem-quality rough diamond to be discovered in more than a century and...
View ArticleLast Chance To Register For The Portland Jewelry Symposium
The 2016 Portland Jewelry Symposium, networking prior to the keynote presentationThe Portland Jewelry Symposium is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and it isn’t looking back on its success. Instead,...
View ArticleChristie’s To Sell The De Grisogono 163-Carat D-Flawless Diamond
The De Grisogono diamond suspended from an asymmetric necklace with a trailing on the left side of 18 emerald-cut diamonds and to the right two rows of pear-shaped emeraldsChristie’s is selling the...
View ArticleRobert Procop Unveils 888-Carat Angelina Jolie Star Sapphire
Robert Procop—gem expert, private jeweler and jewelry designer—will unveil an 888.88-carat black star sapphire at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza Thursday (today). It will appear at the store...
View Article37-Carat 'Raj Pink' Diamond Could Fetch $30 Million
The 37.30-carat "Raj Pink" diamond will be the top lot at Sotheby’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale on November 15 with a hefty estimate of $20 million - $30 million.“The discovery of...
View ArticlePortland Jewelry Symposium Focuses On 3D Printing And Other Technologies
Peter Smith delivering the keynote at the Portland Jewelry Symposium. Photo by Lena KnoflerThe Portland Jewelry Symposium celebrated its 10th anniversary but there was no time to wax nostalgic at the...
View ArticleCartier Unveils ‘Precious Garage’ Installation To Introduce Juste un Clou And...
A gold-painted wire-frame car greeted those entering the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion Thursday night. Photo credit: Anthony DeMarcoCartier on Thursday unveiled its “Precious Garage” concept just in...
View ArticleA Busy Beginning for the Hong Kong Jewelry Fair
The September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair is off the good start, according to nearly everyone I spoke with Thursday.Considered to be the world’s largest jewelry trade fair, the show opened...
View ArticleParaiba, Emeralds, Rubies, Opals Among The Highlights Of Colored Gems...
A suite of Paraiba from Erica Courtney. Photo: Anthony DeMarcoThe largest September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in the show’s 36-year history has begun and one of the biggest draws at...
View ArticlePearls, Pearls and More Pearls At September Hong Kong Jewelry Fair
Hall 1 in the vast AsiaWorld-Expo is separate from the other halls. However, buyers had no trouble finding it during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. That's because inside there are...
View ArticleThe September Hong Kong Fair Is Now All About the Jewelry
The finished jewelry section of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (HKCEC) opened Friday with the ceremonial dragon dance offering good luck to all exhibitors and buyers. The fair...
View ArticleJewelry Industry Officials Discuss Change At Hong Kong Jewelry Fair
As the expression goes, change is the only constant in life and the jewelry industry is going through monumental change. Some of it even hits close to home. This was the dominant theme at the September...
View ArticleExceptional Antique and Vintage Jewels at the September Hong Kong Fair
An emerald and diamond tiara by Bijan & Co. It was in the antique and vintage jewelry area but it is a new piece. Photo Credit: Anthony DeMarcoTucked in a corner of the Hong Kong Convention &...
View ArticleWhen Super Typhoon Mangkhut Became A Real Threat
Buyers in the jade the day before the typhoon. Photo credit: Anthony DeMarcoFor the first three days at the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, the Super Typhoon Mangkhut was an afterthought....
View ArticleLuxury Jewels Were In Abundance at the September Hong Kong Fair
A buyer inspects a diamond paved necklace from Studio Reves. Photo credit: Anthony DeMarcoDespite much of the focus being placed on large manufacturers and retailers, luxury jewels are a significant...
View Article2018 JNA Awards: Letitia Chow’s Influence And Leadership Saves the Day
Over the years whenever I tell people I was attending the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, the response was almost always the same. “Say hello to Letitia for me.”2018 JNA Awards ceremony....
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