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Jewellery trade in the digital era

Despite a strong foundation, the jewellery industry is not entirely immune to challenges brought about by today’s digital age. Kevin Metz, chief marketing officer of world-renowned jewellery manufacturer Stuller, shared with JNA his insights into jewellery industry trends and changes in consumer behaviour in the digital era.

Belpearl expects solid demand for pearls

Belpearl Auction is anticipating strong buyer response at its auction in Hong Kong.

Tiffany TO TRANSFORM NY FLAGSHIP STORE

Tiffany & Co is giving its renowned New York City flagship store a new face in 2019 in a bid to further enhance its clients’ buying experience. The 10-storey architectural icon at 57th Street and 5th Avenue has served as the cornerstone of Manhattan’s most fashionable shopping district since its opening in 1940.

Pearl Spectacle

An expansive range of fine-quality pearls from Myanmar and Indonesia is taking centre stage at the highly anticipated Belpearl Auction in September.

Adapting to the new normal

Leading Indian jeweller and diamantaire KGK Group maintains a positive outlook on growth as it navigates changes in the industry with aplomb, turning challenges into opportunities.

Pearl auction grows in scale, impact

Rio Pearl’s latest auction offered a more diverse and meticulously sorted selection of South Sea and Tahitian pearls, with buyers favouring top-quality goods.

Opal Opulence

Priced for their rarity and fancied for their captivating colours and shapes, opals are steadily gaining ground as a gemstone of choice for today’s designers and traders.

Vibrant Future For Coloured Gems

The gemstone business landscape is constantly changing and with this come new challenges. Buyers are becoming partial to equivalently captivating coloured gems other than the so-called Big Three. Companies meanwhile should take advantage of a more open market by offering top-quality choices.

Shaping the future of the luxury industry

The global luxury goods industry remains on solid footing amid macroeconomic uncertainties. To sustain growth though, luxury industry players need to identify the right business strategies to face new challenges.

Digital currency for token economy

By commoditising diamonds as a financial investment tool and tapping new revenue streams, the CARAT digital currency is expected to bolster demand for diamonds and eventually strengthen prices.

Clear lines of diamond demarcation

De Beers Group is disrupting the disruptors with its new Lightbox brand of lab-grown diamond jewellery launching this September. Through its prices, products and positioning, the brand aims to provide consumers with greater clarity on the differences between natural and lab-grown diamonds.

DANAT: A gemmological powerhouse

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) successfully trumpeted its arrival in the gemmological world with its broad range of authentication and verification services for pearls, gemstones and finished jewellery.

Van Gelder’s Indian inspiration

The Netherlands-based Van Gelder Jewellery was born out of passion – a classic case of love at first sight for founder Bernadette van Gelder. Today, the company stands as one of the major collectors and traders of traditional Indian jewellery worldwide.

Italian jewellers: Doing business in modern times

Italy’s jewellery manufacturing prowess and inimitable artistry have continuously placed its jewellers in the international limelight. Amid an ever-changing global business landscape, Italian manufacturers are once again banking on their strong heritage and business flexibility to promote growth.

Young Consumers, Bridal and Self-Purchasing Expected to Drive 2018
Platinum Jewellery Market

Platinum Guild International’s latest jewellery business review reveals fascinating developments as well as growth opportunities in the platinum jewellery sector.

Taiwan Fair to highlight modern jewellery designs

Contemporary jewellery designs will be among the highlights of the 2018 edition of the Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair when it opens on November 2 at the Taipei World Trade Centre.