WDC’s Stephane Fischler and Marie Chantal Visit DRC to Meet Key KP Stakeholders
World Diamond Council’s (WDC) Acting President Stephane Fischler; and Executive Director Marie-Chantal Kaninda, recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet with key stakeholders involved in the Kimberley Process (KP).
In the course...
Jewellery business fuels Richemont sales
Swiss luxury goods group Richemont reported a 3 percent growth in sales for the year ended March 31, 2018 on the back of strong retail performances of jewellery and watches.
It also cited an improved...
CAR Government Appoints Peter Meeus as Special Advisor
The Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has appointed Peter Meeus, an experienced international diamond consultant, as a Special Adviser, the Minister of Mines and Geology Leopold MboliFatr anannounced in Brussels recently.
The appointment...
Euromonitor International’s Study: India to Emerge as 2nd Largest Jewellery Market by End 2018
At the trade show International Jewellery London (IJL), taking place from September 2-4, 2018, the Euromonitor International made a presentation on the topic “Jewellery overview and impact of travel” on the opening day, presenting...
Fabulous Hits the Web with First Virtual Fashion Week
Designer jewellery retailer Fabulous has made its fashion week debut through virtual platforms.
The cyber project, which is centred around the theme of Around the World in 8 Days, is focused on the international collections...
Harrods capitalises on multiple ear piercing trend by signing renowned jeweller
Luxury department store Harrods has welcomed fine jewellery designer and celebrity ear piercing expert, Maria Tash, to its fourth floor Fashion Lab.
Capitalising on the growing trend for consumers to adorn their ears with multiple...
COLLECTION: Silver chains shine for Thomas Sabo AW18
For AW18, Thomas Sabo has launched a collection of sterling silver chains crafted in its hometown – Germany.
After the launch of its Charm Club at the beginning of the year, for the new collection...
UK fine jewellery sales to reach £3.3bn by end of 2018
The retail value of the UK fine jewellery industry rose for the fourth successive year to a high of £3.2billion in 2017, with experts expecting sales to reach £3.3bn by the end of 2018.
According...
Savage & Rose Creates Bespoke Range for an Exclusive Retail Partner
London-based jewellery brand Savage & Rose has created a special collection of nine one-off designs, which it will be offering to one retailer on an exclusive basis.
The fine jewellery brand expanded into wholesale earlier...
Baselworld managing director exits the show after 15 years at the helm
Longstanding managing director of Switzerland-based trade show Baselworld, Sylvie Ritter, has resigned.
Ritter has spent over quarter of a century at MCH Group, which runs Baselworld, and 15 as managing director of the prestigious jewellery...
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