De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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News & Analysis
Kering Is Revamping Boucheron, the 160-Year-Old Jeweller to the Czars
Part of the elite French jewellers club and founded not long after Cartier, the brand is rejuvenated by a new flagship boutique in the famous Place Vendome.
Kering Is Revamping Boucheron, the 160-Year-Old Jeweller to the Czars
Part of the elite French jewellers club and founded not long after Cartier, the brand is rejuvenated by a new flagship boutique in the famous Place Vendome.
News & Analysis
How De Beers Learned to Love Lab-Grown Diamonds
The world's biggest diamond miner will begin selling synthetic stones later this month after fighting for years to suppress the nascent industry. It's the latest sign that lab-grown gems have hit the mainstream.
How De Beers Learned to Love Lab-Grown Diamonds
The world's biggest diamond miner will begin selling synthetic stones later this month after fighting for years to suppress the nascent industry. It's the latest sign that lab-grown gems have hit the mainstream.
Financial Markets
Mejuri Wants to Upend Fine Jewellery With a Drop Model
The direct-to-consumer jeweller has raised $5 million in funding in a bid to revolutionise the industry through a drop model.
Mejuri Wants to Upend Fine Jewellery With a Drop Model
The direct-to-consumer jeweller has raised $5 million in funding in a bid to revolutionise the industry through a drop model.
News & Analysis
Selling Sparkle to Africa’s Super Rich
As Africa’s two largest economies make a comeback, brands and retailers see growing opportunity for fine jewellery sales on the continent.
Selling Sparkle to Africa’s Super Rich
As Africa’s two largest economies make a comeback, brands and retailers see growing opportunity for fine jewellery sales on the continent.
News & Analysis
Tiffany & Co. Has Built a Secret Lab of Shiny Dreams
The renowned jewellery brand is using a 21st century workshop to speed its rebound from oblivion.
Tiffany & Co. Has Built a Secret Lab of Shiny Dreams
The renowned jewellery brand is using a 21st century workshop to speed its rebound from oblivion.
China
Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf
Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.
Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf
Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.
Luxury
Tiffany CEO: ‘Love Is Still a Hot Business’
Chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo believes the American jewellery house is uniquely positioned to cater to millennials, despite falling marriage rates.
Tiffany CEO: ‘Love Is Still a Hot Business’
Chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo believes the American jewellery house is uniquely positioned to cater to millennials, despite falling marriage rates.
News & Analysis
Yoox Net-a-Porter Launches High-End Jewellery Section
The online retailer is consolidating its push into hard luxury, and expects to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2020.
Yoox Net-a-Porter Launches High-End Jewellery Section
The online retailer is consolidating its push into hard luxury, and expects to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2020.
News & Analysis
Richemont Christmas Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Four Years
The Geneva-based company reported revenue gains of 7 percent in the three months through December.
Richemont Christmas Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Four Years
The Geneva-based company reported revenue gains of 7 percent in the three months through December.
News & Analysis
Tiffany's Holiday Shoppers Snapped Up $450 Rulers, $375 Scoops
The surprisingly response from consumers to the 'Everyday Objects' collection prompted one analyst to raise the stock's price target.
Tiffany's Holiday Shoppers Snapped Up $450 Rulers, $375 Scoops
The surprisingly response from consumers to the 'Everyday Objects' collection prompted one analyst to raise the stock's price target.
News & Analysis
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
News & Analysis
The Rise of Demi-Fine Jewellery
Fashionability, uniqueness and affordable price points are driving a new wave of ‘demi-fine’ jewellery brands.
The Rise of Demi-Fine Jewellery
Fashionability, uniqueness and affordable price points are driving a new wave of ‘demi-fine’ jewellery brands.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.