Retail & Market

【Guangzhou, C】The More Fluid the Play-of-Color and the Higher the Hardness, the More Valuable the Genuine Opal

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strong demand for colored gemstones at auction, using opals as a case study. It notes that while…

【Switzerland】[Wedding] Harry Winston, a Century-Old Luxury Watch Brand, Illuminates Weddings

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the enduring legacy of Harry Winston, a house built over a century into the “King of Diamonds.” It explores how…

【Tel Aviv, Is】The Secret to Israel’s Dominance of the Global Diamond Market

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the fascinating dual life of the Hebrew word “mazal,” tracing its journey from a common expression of “good luck”…

【Shanghai, Ch】Shanghai Gold Exchange Becomes ‘World’s Largest’ After 10 Years

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the Shanghai Gold Exchange’s milestone of becoming the world’s largest physical gold exchange, underscoring…

【Tokyo, Japan】Song Seung-heon Yearns for a ‘Lover’ to Give Jewelry to

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Editor’s NoteActor Song Seung-heon recently attended a Tokyo launch event for a new diamond jewelry series, noting the novelty of a male figure…

【South Korea】Kim Ki-seok, CEO of ROMANSON: A Bulldozer CEO with Perfect Timing and Foresight… From ROMANSON to J.ESTINA

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores how ROMANSON, a watchmaker with decades of global reach, successfully leveraged its J.ESTINA jewelry brand through…

【Manhattan, N】Korean Business Owners Being Pushed Out of New York Wholesale Markets

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines a significant shift in New York’s wholesale markets, where Chinese merchants are increasingly displacing Korean…

【London, UK】Bonham’s Heuer Auction Results

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Editor’s NoteA collection of 81 rare Heuer watches sold at Bonham’s in London this week, with a 1974 black PVD-coated Monaco fetching £48,000—more…

【Vienna, Aust】Hong Kong: Sillam’s Expansion into the Glittering World

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Editor’s NoteIn a globalized luxury market, the flow of prestige often follows a predictable path. This piece highlights a fascinating…