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The diamond market is increasingly shaped by a pronounced divide between natural diamonds and lab‑grown diamonds, with the latter proving particularly appealing to Generation Z. During a discussion between Avi Krawitz and Matt Gabel, diamond expert and representative of the family-owned firm MJ Gabel, several key aspects of this shift were examined. The exchange explored […]
Extraordinary colored diamonds, old‑cut stones with imperfect charm, iconic signatures, and gems originating from depleted mines: the diamond market is evolving toward ever greater selectiveness and singularity. Between price regulation and the rise of online sales, today’s collectors prioritize rarity, quality, and a search for meaning. Balancing emotion and strategy, Violaine d’Astorg, Head of the […]
The brands’ high jewelry collections performed especially well last year despite a challenging environment. Paris—LVMH’s full-year sales declined as the luxury giant navigated a challenging environment, but its jewelry brands held their own. “I think we’ll make it through the winter,” said LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault on an earnings call Tuesday afternoon [Jan. […]
This launch marks the first time that GemFair’s ethically sourced, artisanal-mined diamonds are featured in jewellery, bringing their story of supporting livelihoods to consumers De Beers Group is pleased to announce a collaboration between GemFair, the company’s programme to help formalise the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining (ASM) sector, and its luxury jewellery brand, De […]
January’s Fashion Week once again showcased Haute Joaillerie under the banner of excellence, creativity, and heritage, highlighting the delicacy of design and the rare beauty of the finest gems. From Paris and New York to China and the deserts of Arabia, the inspirations captured our imagination. As usual, Dior opened the show. Remaining in the wake of […]
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) kicked off its Centenary Year in Paris, the same city in which the association was orginally established in 1926. The three-day gathering of members, industry leaders, strategists and opinion makers opened at the Comet Bourse Auditorium on October 27, 2025, and concluded on October 29, 2025, at the headquarters of […]
London’s best art and design fair featured plenty of stunning natural diamonds. London’s premier design and art week kicked off today with the opening of PAD London in the ritzy neighborhood of Mayfair. Each year, close to 30,000 people arrive at the temporary pavilion that may look like a tent to passersby, but inside holds […]
Monaco, October 25, 2025 – For its first edition, the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie (GPHJ) brought together the greatest Maisons – Anna Hu, Boucheron, Bvlgari, Chanel, Chopard, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Martin Katz, Messika, Tiffany & Co. – represented by their leaders and their muses, creators, major collectors from all over the […]
Charles Leung is reimagining the 245-year-old maison’s nature-themed aesthetic – and giving back to the environment. Making a storied Place Vendôme maison desirable, cool and relevant today is a task that Chaumet chief executive Charles Leung is taking in stride. The 245-year-old jewelry house is synonymous with tiaras, Emperor Napoleon and his wife Josephine — enviable touchpoints, […]
To mark the hundredth anniversary of the 1925 Exhibition that established the Art Deco style, jewelry Maisons and cultural institutions – from Paris to Geneva and Tokyo – are celebrating an artistic legacy that continues to inspire contemporary creation. To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, […]
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 […]