Designers
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Feb- 2021 -23 February
Chaumet launches new Haute Horlogerie watch
Maison Chaumet has announced the launch of its new Haute Horlogerie watch Infiniment 12 – Rêverie Nocturne. The new timepiece celebrates the one year anniversary of 12 Vendôme, the brand’s historic hôtel particulier. Since 1812 on Place Vendôme, the famous address has been an “emblematic focal point of refinement à…
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22 February
Matilde Jewellery launches new ring for charity
Matilde Jewellery has announced the launch of its new Deusa ring, which will see 10% of proceeds go to the charity Plan International, in association with International Women’s Day. Designed exclusively for International Women’s Day 2021, the “beautiful and symbolic” recycled 14k gold and lab-grown diamond ring is “here to…
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15 February
Former CIBJO president dies aged 87
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has paid tribute to Joss Hess, the organisation’s former president and world-renowned jewellery designer. Hess served as the first American president of the World Jewellery Confederation from 1997 to 2000 and worked to nurture a generation of leadership for the international jewellery business. He died…
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12 February
Taylor & Hart creates 18ct ‘Haribo’ ring
Taylor and Hart has announced the launch of an 18ct, diamond-encrusted ‘Haribo’ engagement ring, whose creation was inspired by the popular sweet. The ruby-red band includes 224 rubies and is topped with an 18ct yellow gold basket of 40 diamonds and a 2.70ct cabochon yellow sapphire to create the “ultimate…
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11 February
Le Vian launches exclusive Symbols of Protection range
Le Vian has announced the launch of a new range, entitled ‘Symbols of Protection’, which has launched exclusively at Kay Jewellers. The “uplifting” collection was reportedly created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and features “different iterations and interpretations on the theme of protection”. It has reportedly been selling “extremely…
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9 February
Tiffany and Co. behind Super Bowl 55 trophy
Tiffany and Co. has revealed that it was the jeweller behind the Super Bowl 55 trophy. The trophy, which was crafted by Tiffany artisans, was molded, shaped, and carved out of sterling silver at Tiffany’s Cumberland hollowware workshop in Rhode Island. According to the group, the entire process took over…
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4 February
TAG Heuer and Porsche launch brand partnership with new exclusive watch
TAG Heuer has announced it will be partnering with Porsche, the German sports car manufacturer, in a move that will set a “new standard” for brand integration. The Swiss luxury watchmaker unveiled a new watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph, as part of the new relationship between both companies.…
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1 February
Swatch sales drop by almost a third
Swatch has announced that sales for 2020 fell by almost a third due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns affecting business. The watch manufacturer saw sales dropped to CHF 5.95m (£4.45m) over the period, resulting in a total net loss of CHF 53M (£43m). Known for brands such as Omega, Tissot…
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Dec- 2020 -15 December
Alkemistry launches personalised Iqra collection
The Alkemistry has announced the release of Iqra, a new “one-of-a-kind” collection which has a historical inspiration behind the pieces. Translating as “read” in Arabic, Iqra adopts an ancient engraving technique but with a contemporary twist. Customers can design their own unique necklace by choosing a gemstone and then personalising…
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10 December
Maya Gemstones launches new ZigZag collection
Maya Gemstones, known for its triangular gemstones, has launched a “sentimental” collection commemorating 2020. The new collection, named ZigZag, is meant to represent the “twists and turns” of the past year, with each piece engraved with the words “This Too Shall Pass”. The collection includes statement pendants, rings and earrings,…
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