UAE-based Pure Gold Group will invest AED 1.2 billion (approximately US$400 million) to expand its regional operations over the next decade. While the primary investment will be in the jewellery sector, the company will also invest AED 200 million (about US$54 million) in other sectors and in its luxury sunglasses retail chain La Moda Sunglasses, … Read More →
Diamond jewellery demand in 2016 is likely to be affected by subdued global economic growth. Led by a sharp decline in production of polished diamonds and jewellery in India in the second half of 2015, the global market in precious ornaments fell to $79 billion, from $81 bn the previous year. Indian diamond processors’ inventory … Read More →
Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget showcased its latest collection, inspired by two of the greatest cities along the Silk Road, in Taiwan. The collection, entitled “Secrets & Lights – A Mythical Journey by Piaget,” comprises 93 pieces of jewellery and 38 wristwatches, Ltn.com.tw reported. The collection has two themes – “Secrets of Venice” and … Read More →
Luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported a 7 percent growth in its watch and jewellery business during the first quarter of 2016 on the back of successful product launches and sustained customer interest. In its annual report, the group cited positive performance of its various luxury brands including Bulgari, Chaumet, TAG Heuer and … Read More →
THE fashion design students of Esmod Kuala Lumpur and fashion enthusiasts gained constructive exposure to Hungarian embroidery during the “Glamorous Embroidery in Fashion” workshop and fashion show by Hungarian fashion designer Tunde Hrivnak recently. The workshop included experiences and insights from Hrivnak on her embroidery designs, and a fashion show of her latest 2016 Spring-Summer … Read More →
With little more than a month to go to the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the WFDB is putting the final touches to the programme and has announced the speakers list for the meeting. The overarching theme of … Read More →
Swiss watchmaker Chopard recently exhibited some of its choicest luxury jewellery and timepieces, worth more than US$30 million, in Taiwan. The exhibition, held in the brand’s Taipei 101 boutique, featured a “Black Forest” theme, Ltn.com.twreported. On display was a butterfly necklace and brooch, set with four heart-shaped diamonds with a total weight of 37.87 carats. … Read More →