Pandora has been transforming its entire precious metal supply and has since shifted to making jewellery only with 100% recycled silver and gold. This would avoid 58.000 tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of New York City. This turn-around is possible because both silver and gold can be recycled forever without losing quality. 

Alexander Lacik, President and CEO at Pandora, states that by doing this, the company can reduce its “climate impact significantly without compromising on quality or craftsmanship.”

Boucheron, the French luxury jeweler founded in 1858, has opened a new 3,900 sq ft Art Deco boutique on Madison Avenue, New York, blending American and French culture. It's the brand's first store on American ground. With a long history of prominent US clients, this marks a significant milestone for the brand's expansion in the US market.

For the first time, the French luxury brand Chaumet has launched a  diamond necklace that you can trace all the way back to its rough version in light of its aim to provide clients with more transparency.

They made this possible by combining their savoir-faire with the technology developed by an expert in diamond tracing, Sarine. Because of this, it is possible to follow and visualise multiple stages in the life of each stone.

Good news from the US markets: watch and jewellery sales increased in July and exceeded forecast amid easing inflation and lower unemployment. The sales increase has reached 5.9 per cent and marking the highest figures yet in 2024. 

This is a 2024 record since the US Department of Commerce corrected and lowered the figure for June from 6.2 per cent to 4.2 per cent. This marks the ninth consecutive month of increase after a year of declining sales. 

Furthermore, July's increase continues a trend of rising year-over-year sales for the third straight month.

With the vision to expand the company in Southeast Asia and other markets outside of China and Hong Kong, Chinese jeweller Chow Tai Fook has hired Gabriela Ferreira as its new International General Manager. Ferreira, who previously held a senior role at Loewe, will focus on enhancing the Chow Tai Fook brand’s desirability and expanding its retail network in popular travel retail markets and areas with a strong interest in Chinese culture and art.

the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a pilot program for jewelry reports, which will include metal verification, links to existing loose diamond GIA grading reports and clarity, color and carat of other diamonds. Customers will be able to choose to add services such as new engravings or a 360° video. Interested parties can register on a waiting list. 

In a statement, Signet, one of the largest diamond retailers in the world and diamond miner De Beers announced they will be collaborating on a marketing project to boost demand for natural diamonds.

The world of high-end jewelry auctions recently witnessed a dazzling display of opulence and prestige, with events in both Hong Kong and Geneva showcasing exceptional diamonds, gemstones, and exquisite craftsmanship.

In the the latest Monthly Sales Survey, conducted by Instore Magazine,  146 jewelers were asked to compare their March sales with those of the same month last year. While some businesses experienced significant gains, others faced challenges. Here's a breakdown of the key findings:

Sales Performance Overview:

In the the latest Monthly Sales Survey, conducted by Instore Magazine,  146 jewelers were asked to compare their March sales with those of the same month last year. While some businesses experienced significant gains, others faced challenges. Here's a breakdown of the key findings:

Sales Performance Overview: 

According to CNN Business, lab-grown diamond jewelry sales are surging. But why is that? CNN asked a few diamond specialists to weigh in on this matter.

Independent diamond industry analyst Edahn Golan confirmed the increase. March data showed the number of sold engagement rings with a lab-grown diamond rose by 63% compared to last year, while the sales of engagement rings with a natural diamond declined by 25% in the same period.

This summer, French luxury house Balmain will debut their first fine jewelry collection of gender-neutral and socially conscious pieces. The company shared they would use ethically sourced 18-karat gold, “conflict-free minerals”, and traceable gemstones.

Tiffany & C° is on a roll adding yet another hip face to the list of brand ambassadors. Barely 18 years old, British Emma Raducanu conquered all hearts winning the US Open Grand Slam in New York two weeks ago and was instantly propelled into stardom.

According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, US jewelers can expect a very good holiday shopping season as they predict revenue from jewelry sales in the US between November 1 and December 24 will grow 59% compared to the same period last year. When they take the “75 days of Christmas” into account – from October 11 to December 24 – jewelry sales will climb 60% in comparison to 2020, they anticipate.

Following new outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus across the globe, the organizers of Watches & Wonders, Richemont backed Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) have decided to cancel the live event, scheduled for beginning of April 2021 and replace it with an all online event.

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Concern about the impact of the coronavirus on the diamond and jewelry trade is growing, not only in China, but also in the markets that supply China, like Hong Kong and India. Events have been concelled, retail sales have plummeted and the outbreak of the virus in China has already had a ripple effect on diamond supply chains as the death toll passes 1,000. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Swiss luxury jeweler de Grisogono, whose long-alleged history of shady deals with Angola was recently exposed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and 36 media partners, has filed for bankruptcy in Geneva, according to multiple news outlets. The jeweler is owned in part by the husband of Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire daughter of former president José Eduardo dos Santos, who is facing allegations of having pilfered Angolan state-owned companies. The company owes more than 1.4 million francs to its Swiss suppliers and is facing insolvency.

Retailers and importers across the US - including those in the diamond and jewelry trade - breathed a collective sigh of relief this past weekend following the announcement of a temporary trade truce between the US and China, and an agreement to reopen negotiations. This past weekend at the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, U.S. President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China agreed to a ceasefire that will forestall another punishing round of of $300 billion in tariffs Mr.