The GIA changes valuation standards for synthetic diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is one of the most important authorities for evaluating and certifying diamonds. Synthetic...
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Swatch Group refutes the allegation of an improper election procedure
In a statement on its website, the Swiss company explains that, contrary to some media reports regarding the Board of Directors, it has not...
Customs chaos causes Swiss watch exports to explode
You could have guessed it. When it was announced at the beginning of April that the US President would be banning all products imported from...
Gucci downsizes watch division and lays off 21 employees
The luxury brand Gucci, which belongs to the Kering Group, has been struggling with falling demand for some time, especially in China. Now...
Bee symbolises ethical production: Chaumet makes its gold traceable
The Parisian luxury label Chaumet has launched a new piece of jewellery that represents environmental responsibility and sustainability. The new "Bee de Chaumet"...
German jewellery and watch industry picks up significantly in the 1st quarter
The German Jewellery + Watches Association (BVSU) has announced the imports and exports for jewellery and watches for Q1 2025....
Consumer trends and style: all vintage or what?
A trend in the world of jewellery goes by the name of "vintage". I argue that this is not just a...
The new Niessing sustainability report: "Fulfilling our value promise"
Niessing has published its 41-page sustainability report for the year 2024. In the document, the company from...
Swatch Group: A US investor shakes up the shareholders' meeting
At the Annual General Meeting of Swatch Group shareholders, which took place online on May 21,...
Richemont reports profit jump – but the luxury goods industry cannot relax
The 2024/25 financial year, which ended on March 31, brought the luxury goods group a profit increase of 17 percent...
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