【Vienna, Aust】HANDELSVERBAND OMNICHANNEL READINESS INDEX 2020

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the 2020 Omnichannel Readiness Index for Austrian retail, with hardware chains Hornbach and OBI leading in…

【Japan】Jewelry Brand ‘MIO HARUTAKA’ Announces Donation of Portion of Proceeds to Support Diamond Mining Workers

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a corporate initiative where a portion of sales from the ‘MIO HARUTAKA’ jewelry brand will support diamond…

【Paris, Franc】Jewelry Brand Djula Accelerates Its Growth

Editor’s NoteThis article details a significant investment in French jewelry house Djula by China’s Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion Group, a Fosun…

【Switzerland】Examining the Future of Watch Exhibitions in Switzerland

Editor’s NoteThe recent wave of high-profile departures from Baselworld, including major brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe, marks a pivotal moment…

Harry Winston Sells Luxury Brand Division to Swatch

Editor’s NoteThis article details the $750 million sale of Harry Winston’s luxury division to the Swatch Group, a significant consolidation in the…

【Barcelona, S】The Pandemic Cracks Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the fragile nature of the global diamond market, where concentrated reserves and external shocks like the…

【Kofu, Yamana】Japan’s Struggling Jewelry Industry: The Unique Global Value Offered by a Distinctive Yamanashi Company

Editor’s NoteThis article examines how Kosai, a Japanese jewelry parts manufacturer, has achieved growth despite industry headwinds, highlighting its…

【Munich, Germ】Thomas Kamm on the Appeal of Cars, Art, Jewelry, and Whisky in Times of Corona

Editor’s NoteThis evocative dispatch from Munich captures a city—and a world—tentatively reawakening. As spring arrives, so too do the first fragile…

【Hong Kong】Why the Jewelry Brand That Sold the Largest ‘102.34-Carat Diamond’ in History is Growing Rapidly

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the trusted reputation of Sotheby’s Diamonds, the auction house’s direct jewelry brand. Since 2005, the brand has…

【Basel, Switz】Organizing Company MCH Group Officially Announces Cancellation of ‘Baselworld 2021’

Editor’s NoteThe MCH Group has officially cancelled Baselworld 2021, which was slated for late January. This follows the earlier postponement of the…