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In the world of high jewelry, each item is much more than just a piece of jewelry; it embodies the quest for perfection, a delicate balance between creativity, craftsmanship and emotion. During Paris Fashion Week, the most prestigious houses unveiled collections in which the mastery of shapes, materials and colors reached new heights. Immersed in […]
Revenue at Richemont’s jewelry brands rose in the first fiscal quarter, as strength in the US and European markets offset declines in Japan and China. Sales at Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Vhernier increased 7% year on year to EUR 3.91 billion ($4.55 billion) — rising 11% at constant exchange rates — for […]
Source: Richemont
An innovative setting technique from New Zealand-based jeweler Floeting has made its way into the luxury retailer’s Titan collection. For the top jewelry houses today, the new battleground is not only producing recognizable designs and getting the biggest fashion stars as ambassadors but also displaying diamond expertise and credibility. Enter Tiffany & Co., which has […]
Using an approach that combines scientific rigor and emotion, Cartier regularly exhibits the treasures of its heritage collection around the world, offering the opportunity to take a spellbinding plunge into the heart of its history and style. Simply named Cartier, a new exhibition was unveiled on April 12 at London’s V & A Museum, enhanced […]
First-quarter sales at LVMH slipped amid a downturn in luxury as the market saw economic and political challenges, with jewelry the only category to record an increase. Revenue for the watch and jewelry division rose 1% year on year to EUR 2.48 billion ($2.81 billion) during the three months that ended March 31, LVMH said Tuesday. Tiffany […]
When Frédéric Boucheron was preparing for a trip in 1888, he gave his wife Gabrielle a necklace with a snake motif. As a protective symbol, the precious reptile would help Gabrielle wait peacefully for his return. The snake had not yet become a recurring theme of the Maison at the time. Widely acknowledged as an […]
US jewelry sales experienced a 2.5% increase in November, driven by a 4.6% year-over-year rise in the average expenditure per item by consumers. This uptick in jewelry expenditure is part of a trend indicating a turnaround in US demand for fine jewelry. So far this year, sales have increased almost every month, as did consumers’ […]
Three antique diamond necklaces have exceeded their high auction estimate. These pieces are more than mere jewels; they bear witness to our history and to a unique jewelry art. Diamonds are appreciated not only for their beauty, authenticity and incomparable shine, but their rare nature has always made them an investment object throughout the ages. […]
It is with great sadness that Chanel announces the death of Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the Jewelry Creation Studio, at the age of 53. A graduate of the École Boulle and the Institut National de Gemmologie, Patrice Leguéreau spent 6 years at Cartier and 11 years at Van Cleef & Arpels, before taking over as […]
It is partnering with retailer Tanishq on educating salespeople, shaping the in-store experience, and a “360-degree” marketing campaign. Mumbai, India—With diamond jewelry demand facing headwinds in both the United States and China, De Beers Group is turning to another market to bolster demand, and it is partnering with the country’s largest jeweler to do it. […]
Part of the Kering Group, Maison Boucheron opened its first boutique on Madison Avenue in New York in early September. To celebrate its 160th anniversary in 2018, Boucheron spent a dizzying sum renovating its flagship Place Vendôme store, located in the Hôtel de Nocé built in 1717. The magnificent result has become a blueprint in […]