Hong Kong-based jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler, Perfect Group Holdings Ltd, is taking steps to diversify its product and market mix and expand its presence in Asia, particularly by making inroads into mainland China. In an interview with JNA, Kan Kin Kwong, Perfect Group’s founder, chairman and CEO, shared the group’s latest initiatives to target younger … Read More →
Fabrizio Freda, the chief executive officer of Estee Lauder Cos., could tell the fragrance industry was changing by watching the members of his own family. His grandfather picked a signature cologne and never changed it, Freda says. But the executive’s son hasn’t shown that kind of loyalty — a typical attitude for younger consumers. If they … Read More →
The limited edition Adidas Manchester trainers don’t come up for sale all that often. But when they do, they aren’t cheap. Sought after by collectors and known for rocketing in value, when the special edition shoes were first released most pairs were snapped up by people with no intention of ever wearing them. The Manchester … Read More →
British luxury jeweller Boodles has been appointed as a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds, joining an exclusive group of master craftsmen and luxury jewellers entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into fine jewellery, Rio Tinto Diamonds announced recently. Josephine Johnson, manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds, said, “Boodles are an exciting British fine jeweller with over … Read More →
Russian mining giant Alrosa is placing 19 rough diamonds under the hammer, including a 401.97-carat stone as part of an international rough diamond auction and polished diamond tender. The 19 lots, which have a total weight of 1,098 carats, are the property of Alrosa and JSC Almazy Anabara. The polished diamond tender will feature 28 … Read More →
Six pieces of Judith Ripka fine jewelry are being auctioned for a cause. Robert and Jennifer D’Loren donated the jewelry to benefit the Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation, specifically the QVC Scholarship Fund. Established in May of this year, the fund awards $5,000 per year for four years to seven students from the countries in … Read More →
India’s gold demand has been revised downwards by 12 per cent to 750-850 tonnes for this year after it fell by 18 per cent to 131 tonnes in the second quarter in view of a sharp jump in prices and a strike by jewelers following new regulations, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. Earlier … Read More →