【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…

【South Korea】Wolgok Jewelry Industry Research Institute Publishes ‘2020 Annual Report’ Containing Jewelry Market Information

Editor’s NoteThe Wolgok Jewelry Industry Research Institute has released its comprehensive 2020 Annual Report, providing a detailed analysis of the…

【Basel, Switz】Baselworld, the World’s Largest Watch Fair, Throws in the Towel for 2021

Editor’s NoteThe cancellation of Baselworld 2021 marks a historic break in a tradition dating back over a century, underscoring how the pandemic has…

【Carlsbad, Ca】Enroll in GIA Essentials eLearning Courses at No Charge

Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to reflect that GIA’s no-charge offer for Essentials classes is now closed due to high demand. UPDATE AS…

【Russia】Alrosa Halts Diamond Mining at Two Assets

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Alrosa’s decision to halt production at two sites, a move directly tied to the ongoing slump in global diamond…

【Paris, Franc】TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith Are Also Leaving Baselworld

Editor’s NoteThe exodus of major watch brands from Baselworld continues, with LVMH’s key houses now joining other giants in withdrawing from the 2021…

【Basel, Switz】Four LVMH Brands Including TAG Heuer Withdraw from World’s Largest Watch Fair, Sealing Its Collapse

Editor’s NoteThe departure of LVMH’s major watch brands from Baselworld marks a pivotal moment for the luxury watch industry and the future of…