De Beers Group invests in try-and-buy jewelry brand gemist
The possibility of a “Warby Parker for fine jewelry” debuting and disrupting the status quo of jewelry retail has been anticipated within the industry for years.
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Pink and blue hearts score big for Sotheby’s
Two fancy-colored, heart-shaped diamonds led the Magnificent Jewels sale at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, fetching a combined $18.7 million.
Richemont’s jewelry sales sink 41% in Q1
Richemont’s first-quarter sales fell by nearly half with double-digit declines across all regions, categories, and distribution channels amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
12-Carat marquise blue diamond sells for $16M at Christie’s
A 12-carat blue diamond proved there’s still demand for colored diamonds when it went for well above its pre-sale high estimate at auction Thursday July 9.
Jewelers see positive signs as business restarts
As US retailers struggle to pick up the pieces after the coronavirus shutdowns, many are hopeful that a recovery is on its way.
Customers prefer jewelry stores—But only safe ones
While most consumers still want to buy diamond jewelry at a physical store, they want to make sure that proper COVID-19 precautions are in place, according to new research from the De Beers Group.
This is how COVID-19 impacted jewelry sales
COVID-19 hit the world like a wild and destructive storm, harming lives and assets as it spread. The diamond and jewelry industry was not spared, and sales dropped significantly – how significantly was anyone’s guess until now. Following are the figures showing just how COVID-19 impacted sales, and how the tide is perhaps starting to […]
29-Carat D-Color diamond breaks online auction record
The largest D-color diamond to be auctioned via the internet is now the most expensive jewel ever sold at an online-only auction.
Tiffany to donate $2M to communities affected by COVID-19
As Tiffany & Co. reopens stores around the world, it’s giving back to some of the most vulnerable communities impacted by the pandemic.
Growing Up with Gen Z
Marketing to the under-25 crowd is a challenge, but companies that can serve up accessible, relatable products via digital media will have the best chance of tapping into this demographic.
Robust recovery for Tiffany & Co in China
On the occasion when Tiffany & Co reported its financial results on 9 June for the three months ended April 30, 2020, Alessandro Bogliolo, CEO – Tiffany & Co predicted a robust recovery for the company, according to a report in businesswire.com.
JCK to hold virtual trade show in August
JCK will hold a virtual trade show Aug. 10–14 that aims to simulate the experience of going to JCK Las Vegas in a virtual format.
