One of the most exceptional jewels to come up for auction in 2018 was the ‘Harry Winston Pink Legacy’ diamond that previously belonged to the billionaire Oppenheimer family, former owners of De Beers. Sold at Christie’s for £35 million during the Geneva auction in November, the 18.96 ca...
The right was first introduced in France in 1920 and there and in much of Europe, as well more widely among dealers and auction houses, it is referred to as droit de suite. (2) Unfortunately "[t]he Directive is silent on numerous important matters which might have benefited from more ...
Another box houses a pendant in the geometric form of a tree-of-life. The tree-of-life is an ancient symbol from ancient times, and is represented in another familiar form of the “paisley” boteh form from eastern folklore. The tree-of-life pendant fits snugly into a box of the bright...
177-year history behind Cartier, the iconic jewelry brand that's a favorite of the royals & worth $12 billion - "Cartier is one of the most famous jewelry houses in the world. A Cartier watch can cost up to $300,000. Here's how the brand began in 19th-century France and made its...
The39thHong Kong International Jewellery Showand the9thHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), are the first major trade fairs being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai after the territory retu...
CC:I am grateful for the acknowledgement from esteemed international institutions such as museums, art fairs, andauction housesover the past few years. These commendations have not only been instrumental in building up a firm foundation for my brand, but also instilled within me a profound sense...
De Beers Group released its tenth annual Diamond Insight Report, focusing on the outlook for diamonds in China and how the industry can support long-term demand for natural diamonds in the country. While consumer demand for diamond jewellery in China has softened in recent years following the co...
auction, with antique pearl necklaces and earrings selling for record-breaking sums. Last year,a pair of natural pearl earrings - left - which once belonged to Empress Eugenie of France, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte - set a new world record when they sold for US$3.3 million at Doy...