【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…
Luxury Goods
【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…
【Vicenza, Ita】Trend File: Fab Finds From Day One of VicenzaOro 2018
Editor’s NoteOur correspondent is on the ground at VicenzaOro, Italy’s premier jewelry trade fair, running through January 24. Stay tuned for a full…
【Geneva, Swit】World’s Largest ‘Fancy Intense Pink’ Diamond, the ‘Raj Pink’, Fails to Sell at Geneva Auction
Editor’s NoteThe failure of the “Raj Pink,” the world’s largest Fancy Intense pink diamond, to sell at Sotheby’s Geneva auction highlights shifting…
【Tel Aviv, Is】Leibish Polnauer: Visiting the Cleverest Diamond Dealer in Tel Aviv
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how Israel’s diamond industry thrives not only through technology and startups, but also through traditional…
【Seoul, South】Shinsegae Gangnam Store to Hold Largest-Ever ‘Luxury Watch & Jewelry Fair’ from the 25th
Editor’s NoteThis article previews a major luxury watch and jewelry exhibition at Shinsegae’s Gangnam store, highlighting its scale and the…