【Geneva, Swit】Largest Blue Diamond in History Fetches Record $44 Million, Buyer Likely from Asia
Editor’s NoteA rare blue diamond fetched nearly $44 million at auction in Geneva, setting a new record for the most expensive piece of jewelry sold…
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【Madrid, Spai】36% of Spanish Companies’ Value is Intangible Assets According to Brand Finance
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a key finding from Brand Finance’s latest GIFT™ report, showing a 7% growth in the value of intangible assets…
【Seoul, South】Van Cleef & Arpels Presents ‘Time, Nature, Love’ Patrimonial Exhibition Showcasing the World of a High Jewelry Maison
Editor’s NoteThis exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the artistic legacy of Van Cleef & Arpels, presenting over 300 pieces that trace the maison’s…
【Michoacán, M】The Dazzling Evolution of Jewelry and Watches on Jeweler and Watchmaker Day
Editor’s NoteThis piece explores how the jewelry and watchmaking sectors are blending heritage with innovation to meet contemporary tastes….
【Geneva, Swit】From the collection of Mohammed Zaman: five ‘masterpieces of historic watchmaking’
Editor’s NoteThis November, Christie’s Geneva will present the remarkable private watch collection of Omani businessman Mohammed Zaman, assembled…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Everybody Loves Diamonds”: The True Story Behind the Series
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the new Amazon Prime Video series “Everybody Loves Diamonds,” which dramatizes the true story of the 2003 Antwerp…
【Antwerp, Bel】”The Heist of the Century”: The Day an Italian Gang Stole €100 Million in Antwerp Without Any Violence
Editor’s NoteThis article details a meticulously planned heist by the so-called “Turin School,” which nearly circumvented Antwerp’s formidable…
【Hong Kong】Sotheby’s ‘Infinite Blue’ Diamond Sells for Lower Price
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to clarify that the ‘Infinite Blue’ diamond was sold in a private transaction for $25.3 million, which was…
【Basel, Switz】Horology Events on Your Autumn Agenda (Published 2023)
Editor’s NoteThe landscape of watch industry events has transformed dramatically since the days of a single dominant trade fair. As autumn 2023…
【Seoul, South】Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch Holds ‘Luxury Watch & Jewelry Fair’
Editor’s NoteThis article previews the exclusive launch of Breitling’s Premier line at a Seoul luxury retailer, highlighting timepieces named for the…