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Alber Elbaz, who revived Lanvin Brand and worked for Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent brands, died at age 59 on April 24. Deborah Ann Kaufman, a Tiffany executive, died unexpectedly March 26. Tiffany & Co. will debut the Charles Tiffany Setting, its first-ever collection of engagement rings for men. Istanbul Jewelry Show, which was […]

An Italian jeweler in lockdown sold a $360,000 diamond ring via WhatsApp video calls. Tiffany signs K-Pop star Rosé, a member of girl group Blackpink, as new global ambassador of the 2021 Tiffany HardWear campaign. Gembridge, an online gemstone trading platform, has appointed a Shanghai-based gemstone dealer Chen Shen (pictured) as its new ambassador to […]

Rolex rolls out its 2021 new Oyster Perpetual models, Explorers and a Daytona online. Both De Beers and Alrosa-the industry’s two largest mining companies-experienced a slowdown in rough diamonds, and CEO Bruce Cleaver said results were in line with company expectations. To shake up its leadership team, Blue Nile invites many new employees, including a […]

Fabergé continues tradition with bejewelled $2.2 million objet d’art paying tribute to Game of Thrones. Tiffany & Co. unveils 2021 Blue Book collection themed “Colors of Nature” in Shanghai. Signet Jewelers acquires jewelry rental subscription platform Rocksbox. Deadline to apply for the MJSA Education Foundation scholarship for enrolled jewelry students ends May 15. In response […]

Christie’s New York to offer three fancy vivid color diamonds, known as “The Perfect Palette,” totaling an estimated $8 million in the April sale. Available in stores this May, Graff’s new high jewelry collection “Tribal” showcases celestial inspiration in diamonds and emeralds. Platinum Guild International USA launched $500K US-based grant program to develop platinum business. […]

Elsa Peretti, renowned designer of biomorphic jewelry for Tiffany & Co. since 1974, passed away on March 18 at age 80. Mikimoto opened a 3,500 square feet flagship boutique on 5th Avenue with a positive outlook for the future of luxury retail in NYC.  Victoire de Castellane, Creative Director of Dior Joaillerie, unveiled a 54-piece high jewelry collection named RoseDior which pays tribute to the beloved flower of the House’s founder. Sotheby’s Hong Kong to feature an estimated $8.4 million Cartier bracelet with a D color, internally flawless 63.66 carat pear diamond in the upcoming April 20 sale. Benjamin Arabov joins father Jacob Arabo as new CEO of international luxury watch and jewelry company Jacob & Co.

Jewelry Masterpiece Awards’ To Present $100,000 To Jewelry Designers And Journalists Dior Launches Gem Dior Watches and Jewelry Together Mele & Co. Finds New Home and Looks to Enable Consumers to Live Life Organized A Jewelry Exhibition in Antwerp Channels Space Age Aesthetics Hong Kong Jewelry Sales Hit by Covid and Late New Year

Alex Woo, award-winning designer known for personalized jewelry in “The Carrie Diaries” and “Gossip Girl”, died last week at age 47. Royal jewels, including the Beauharnais sapphire parure and Queen of Spain’s natural pearl tiara, to be offered in Christie’s and Sotheby’s May auction. Jewelers of America to virtually hold National Convention and 19th GEM […]