The 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” fancy vivid blue diamond has been pulled from the May 14 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale. If it went to auction it would have been the largest fancy blue diamond to have been presented at a public sale. Its estimate was US$35 – $50 million. Christie’s provided a brief statement saying the […]
Fancy vivid blue diamonds of more than 10 carats are among the rarest gems in the world, and Sotheby’s is set to offer one in its Geneva High Jewellery sale on May 13. “The Mediterranean Blue” is 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond (the highest grade for a blue diamond) with a VS2 clarity grade, according […]
Boucheron, Chopard and Bulgari stole the attention on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet, dressing the most stars including some of the biggest Oscar nominees and winners at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Boucheron The French high jeweler saw its jewels on a diverse group of Oscar […]
The buzz surrounding jewelry auctions tends to focus on the big, investment-grade gemstones, but auctions are also a prime source of unique, design-focused finished pieces of jewelry, many of them signed by prominent makers. The December sales of Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips in New York are treasure troves of one-of-a-kind jewels, and this season is […]
Luxury jeweller Cartier has opened a new boutique in Perth – its first in Western Australia. Cartier has expanded its presence in Australia with a new, luxury boutique in Perth CBD. The jeweller, owned by the $125 billion Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Compagnie Financière Richemont, already has locations in New South Wales, Victoria and […]
With a spin on the colourful and iconic Cartier Tutti Frutti high jewels, the French luxury brand is set to unveil a new collection called, “Tutti Tutti.” It will be available September 1. The collection arises from Cartier Libre, a branch of Cartier that creates watches, jewellery and accessories that are known for their innovation […]
Richemont on Tuesday said that Catherine Rénier, currently CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1. This announcement comes hours after the Swiss luxury goods holding company announced that that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective […]
Richemont said Tuesday that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective September 1. Vigneron will retire after eight years at the helm of the renowned luxury brand. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, effective September 1, and will work with […]
Luxury goods holding company, Richemont, named Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, to the reestablished role of CEO, effective June 1. In addition, Bram Schot was appointed as non-executive deputy chairman of the Richemont board, effective September 11. The chief executive position has been vacant for nearly a decade. The appointment comes at […]
Luxury brand Cartier has announced the 33 fellows selected for this year’s Cartier Women’s Initiative, including two Australians and one New Zealander. Cartier, which launched its Women’s Initiative (CWI) back in 2006, has recognised 33 women impact entrepreneurs for 2024 for their achievements and solutions to pressing global challenges. The winners of the CWI Awards […]