Swiss watch market grows as US demand persists
Swiss watch exports rose strongly in January as US demand supported the sector amid a downturn in orders from China.
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These are the top diamond engagement ring trends for 2022
From diamond shapes, carat weights, and ring settings to men’s wedding band trends, experts delve into all things bridal jewelry.
Kering reports ‘exceptional’ year for jewelry
Kering saw strong sales in its jewelry and watch divisions in 2021 as all regions in the French luxury conglomerate’s network rebounded.
Age of AI: automation in diamond grading
Artificial intelligence (AI) influences how we think, work and play, with algorithms guiding our behaviors online and in real life. Now AI is injecting scientific precision and computerized analysis into the traditionally subjective and manual diamond-grading process.
Here comes … a lot of couples getting married
The number of weddings is expected to near 2.5 million in the United States this year, a number not seen since 1984.
King of the blues: 15.1 carat De Beers Cullinan may set record
On April 27, Sotheby’s Hong Kong will hold a single-lot auction for the largest and potentially most valuable blue diamond ever to come under the hammer—a 15.1 ct. internally flawless step-cut, called the De Beers Cullinan Blue.
Measuring the lab-grown diamond market: size, growth, and future opportunities
National Jeweler talks to two analysts about market share and where the stones go from here.
Diamond price “correction” unlikely this year, report says
The much-talked-about “readjustment” in skyrocketing diamond prices is not likely to happen this year, according to a new report from Bain & Co., sponsored by Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
Has LVMH turned Tiffany
LVMH has done an incredible job reviving the Tiffany & Co. brand. Just ask it.
Brand history
Dear Readers Two things struck me while reading Lenore Fedow’s article, De Beers ups investment in ‘try and buy’ jewelry company, for National Jeweler, republished on our website.
555-carat ‘Enigma’ black diamond sells for $4.3M via cryptocurrency
The founder of a cryptocurrency company purchased the stone and will rename it the “Hex.com” diamond.
Richemont appoints Dr Bérangère Ruchat as chief sustainability officer
Press release – Richemont is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bérangère Ruchat as Chief Sustainability Officer, reporting to Burkhart Grund, Chief Finance Officer, effective 1 February 2022.
