While jewellery is a luxury product and non-essential to those who purchase it, the jewellery and gemstone sectors are industries that are essential to the economic and social development of economies and communities around the world, a top Cibjo official said recently. Speaking at the 15th Rendez-Vous Gemmologiques de Paris, Cibjo President Gaetano Cavalieri said … Read More →
“The calendar is in shambles; I am fed up with this system,” the Versace helmer toldWWD. “I think the business model of luxury brands is about to change in a radical way. We are all thinking about what to do.”But, while many brands are opting for “co-ed” collections, combining menswear and womenswear (Burberry, Public School, … Read More →
A few words came to Kimora Lee Simmons’ mind when designing resort: “all-American exotic — just like me,” she said, during a preview of the collection. This season, she evolved the tastefully body-hugging dresses and sensual tailoring — two consistent themes of the label — to include looser silhouettes, takes on blue and white striped … Read More →
More than ever before, watches will make a splash at the Las Vegas jewelry shows. At JCK, held in Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center, “neighborhoods” such as Swiss Watch, Luxury Watches and Clockwork will display over 200 brands. Over at The Couture Show at the Wynn Resort and Casino, the special Couture Time section … Read More →
PARIS — Zolotas, the Greek jewelry brand worn by personalities including Jackie Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor, has returned to Paris after a 25-year absence as the first step toward international expansion. The privately owned house, known for its gold jewelry inspired by Greek antiquity, has opened a 1,400-square-foot store at 3 Rue de Miromesnil, a stone’s throw … Read More →
Hong Kong-based jewellery retailer Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd recently showcased three sets of exclusive auction pieces from its high jewellery collection, Le Labyrinthe Artistique, in Las Vegas. This was the collection’s first preview in the US. Le Labyrinthe Artistique, Chow Tai Fook’s first collection inspired by fine arts, consists of 15 sets of … Read More →
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced that Ernie Blom was re-elected as WFDB president for a third consecutive term while Israel Diamond Exchange President Yoram Dvash was named vice president. The decision was made by the bourse’s executive committee at the recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. Rony Unterman will continue with … Read More →