Once upon a time, perfume meant parfum, whose aromatic ingredients are diluted in pure alcohol at their highest practical concentration (usually around 15-20 per cent). One or two drops of this intensely concentrated liquid would last for hours, but it was a luxury that only the very rich could afford. All that changed in the early … Read More →
A town house in the chic eighth arrondissement in Paris, just around the corner from the Elysée Palace, will house Le Grand Musée du Parfum, a new perfume museum. “The project came naturally – France stands for good perfume,” said Sandra Armstrong, managing director of the museum. “We felt that a comprehensive museum, developed by historians, odor … Read More →
The gold monetization scheme and the demonetization on move are part of a plan to reduce India’s dependence on gold imports. But this is just the beginning. The campaign must go on says MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Gold & Diamonds. There seems to be a logical order in the Gold Monetisation Scheme which was introduced … Read More →
Emperor Jewellery of Hong Kong launched the Emperor Waltz Collection, a selection of fine diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery pieces inspired by European culture and architecture. “Inspired by the remarkable style of the Château de Versailles, Emperor Jewellery blends French heritage into contemporary jewellery design by fusing extravagant imperial designs and amazing classical aesthetics with modern … Read More →
MetaGem is carving its niche in the fashionable wearables space with Intelligent Gem, a stone with a digital chip, which can track activity, check one’s vital signs or alert its wearer of incoming calls, emails or texts. Founded in 2014 by company CEO David Chang, MetaGem is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and has offices in … Read More →
Capitalising on Greece’s magnificent history, Greek jewellers are bent on capturing a bigger share of the Asian market with their culture-inspired jewellery pieces that appeal to a wide range of international clients. In a talk with JNA, two Greek jewellery manufacturers – Prismart and Ekan SA – shared their best practices and business strategies to … Read More →
The holiday season is almost here and the fragrance division of design and style house Hugo Boss has launched a number of new aromatic creations for 2016 across its wonderful and popular perfume ranges. Hugo Boss Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum: the first option of an Eau de Parfum fragrance for the Boss Bottled fragrance … Read More →