Switzerland
Switzerland is a global powerhouse in luxury jewellery and watchmaking, home to renowned brands and a highly skilled manufacturing sector. For UK jewellers, suppliers, and trade professionals, understanding Switzerland’s influence on design trends, supply chains, and market dynamics is crucial. Jewellery Focus provides coverage on Swiss jewellery and watch brands, trade developments, innovations, and insights into how the country’s expertise shapes the international jewellery industry.
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Apr- 2013 -17 AprilCurrent Affairs
The Princie Diamond sells for £25.5 million
An extraordinary 34.65 carat fancy intense pink diamond set a new record high at Christie’s New York on 16 April, selling for £25,560,438 ($39,323,750) with premium, or £737,674 per carat.
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Feb- 2013 -28 FebruaryManufacturers
Tissot and FIBA extend global partnership
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and Tissot have extended their global partnership until 2016.
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Dec- 2012 -10 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Largest ever 3.15 carat coloured diamond set to be auctioned
A rare 3.15 carat circular-cut coloured diamond is set to be auctioned in New York and is expected to raise between £435,000 and £750,000.
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7 DecemberRetailers
Apollo Global acquires Goldsmiths’ owner AURUM
Affiliates of Apollo Global Management have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire AURUM Holdings Limited – the largest prestige and luxury jewellery retailer in the United Kingdom.
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7 DecemberRetailers
Wakefields unveils Rolex boutique
Wakefields in Horsham has recently unveiled its in-store Rolex boutique at a glitzy launch event.
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Aug- 2012 -30 AugustCurrent Affairs
RJC recognises release of SEC’s Dodd-Frank rule
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recognised the release of the final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on conflict minerals and encourages the use of RJC chain-of-custody certification for gold sourcing.
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3 AugustTrade Organisations
RJC certifies four new members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that four of its members have achieved certification for meeting the criteria set by RJC’s Member Certification System.
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1 AugustManufacturers
Zurich station clock gets Olympic-inspired transformation
In celebration of the 2012 Olympic Games, Mondaine has transformed Zurich train station’s famous meeting point clock to pay homage to the Games’ host city.
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Apr- 2012 -24 AprilEvents
Sotheby’s to lead upcoming auction with the Beau Sancy
On 15 May, Sotheby's Geneva will be holding its sale of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, led by the Beau Sancy, "one of the most important historic diamonds ever to come to auction."
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Feb- 2012 -28 FebruaryEvents
Sotheby’s announces historic diamond for auction headline
Sotheby’s Geneva has announced that one of the most significant diamonds ever to come to auction will lead its sales on 15 May 2012.
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