【South Korea】Lee Jung-hak Appointed as Managing Director of Bvlgari Korea
Editor’s NoteBvlgari Korea has named Lee Jung-hak, formerly the Director of Greater China Travel Retail & Global Duty-Free at Bvlgari Hong Kong, as…
Luxury Goods
【London, UK】Private Equity Fund: Epiris Acquires Auction House Bonhams
Editor’s NoteThe centuries-old British auction house Bonhams is set to lose its status as the last major privately-held international auction firm,…
【Tokyo, Japan】APRE and NEC Co-create New AI-based Authenticity Verification Service: Utilizing Image Recognition Technology in the Secondary Luxury Goods Market
Editor’s NoteThis article details a new collaborative service from APRE and NEC, leveraging AI and verification expertise to authenticate luxury…
What are the Four Major Gemstone Types? Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the classification of the four major gemstones—diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald—as recognized by the mineral…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【Basel, Switz】Baselworld: Michel Loris-Melikoff Becomes New Managing Director
Editor’s NoteBaselworld, the premier watch and jewelry trade fair, will see a change in leadership on July 1, as Michel Loris-Melikoff takes over as…
【New York, US】Sotheby’s Sells Blue Diamond Ring for $6.7 Million at Auction
Editor’s NoteThis report details the successful conclusion of Sotheby’s spring jewelry auctions in New York, which achieved a total of $34 million….
【Basel, Switz】Seven Watches That Will Be at Baselworld in Basel
Editor’s NoteThis article previews Baselworld 2018, a premier global fair for watches and luxury jewelry. The event will host over 1,500 companies…
【Jaipur, Raja】Jaipur: The Gemstone Capital
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Jaipur’s pivotal role as the global hub for gemstones, where craftsmanship and commerce converge to supply markets…
【Basel, Switz】Jewelry and Coffee: Desire and Consumption
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt offers a glimpse into the exclusive world of high-end jewelry, highlighting its role in elite society and the historical…