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Dolce&Gabbana x ADMAF Design Award 2025 Returns to Celebrate Emerging UAE Talent; SICIS strengthens its presence in the Arab world with the opening of a new showroom in Dubai Design District
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Company News
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Dolce&Gabbana x ADMAF Design Award 2025 Returns to Celebrate Emerging UAE Talent
The Dolce&Gabbana x Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Design Award 2025 is back, inviting current and recent graduates passionate about fashion and design to submit entries. Celebrating the UAE’s emerging talent, the award highlights innovation in couture and craftsmanship while offering a global platform to launch a career. Submissions are open from 25 August to 31 October 2025 and require a mood board, source of inspiration, and technical sketch focused on Flowers, Lace, Patchwork, Hand-Painted, or Embroidery. Finalists will join an exclusive workshop, with the winning design unveiled at Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 and accompanied by a six-month Dolce&Gabbana internship. |
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SICIS strengthens its presence in the Arab world with the opening of a new showroom in Dubai Design District
On November 5, 2025, SICIS celebrates a major milestone with the opening of its new showroom in Dubai Design District (d3) - a 500-square-meter space that embodies the brand’s vision of merging art, innovation, and beauty. The architecture features a rhythmic sequence of arches symbolizing openness and movement, leading visitors through immersive environments where Vetrite, mosaic, and new furniture collections harmonize in Italian-crafted elegance. For the first time in Dubai, SICIS introduces a SICIS Jewels boutique, showcasing its renowned micromosaic creations. This new flagship reaffirms SICIS’s philosophy of crafting complete worlds where design, craftsmanship, and emotion seamlessly unite. |
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Introducing DONYDO: Italian Craftsmanship Meets the Energy of the Soul
Founded by Italian designer Donata Anderloni, DONYDO is a fine jewellery house that merges Italian artistry with Dubai’s modern spirit, creating pieces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Established in 2022, the brand is built on the belief that jewellery should be more than adornment — it should be a reflection of one’s soul, purpose, and energy. Each DONYDO creation is handcrafted in 18kt gold, often embellished with VVS diamonds, coloured sapphires, and enamel, blending timeless Italian craftsmanship with a deeper spiritual narrative. Guided by the philosophy of “Jewellery with Purpose,” the brand invites wearers to connect with their emotions, embrace their individuality, and express their energy through design. |
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Product Launch
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Azza Fahmy Presents a New Chapter of the Wonders of Nature Collection
Azza Fahmy’s newest chapter of the Wonders of Nature collection reflects years of personal and artistic exploration. Inspired by the symbolism and forms of flowers—from lotus and daisy to jasmine—the designs capture nature’s expressive power through the brand’s signature craftsmanship. Colors evoke optimism, calm, and individuality. Head Designer Amina Ghali drew inspiration from travels through the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia, where she observed nature flourishing in unexpected spaces. Combining luminous stones like amethyst with 18kt gold and sterling silver, the collection fuses floral motifs with Arabic calligraphy, celebrating individuality, beauty, and conveying joy, love, peace, and blessing. |
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Patek Philippe Presents the Gondolo Serata in Rose Gold with Striking Zebra Dial
Patek Philippe reimagines its Gondolo Serata dress watch with a new rose gold model featuring a zebra-motif sapphire crystal dial and a spessartite-set case. Originally launched in 2006, the Gondolo Serata combines soft Art Deco curves with contemporary elegance. The 28.6 x 40.85 mm case is adorned with 94 brilliant-cut spessartites in a double color gradient, emphasizing its cambered profile. The innovative dial, engraved and black-varnished on both sides, creates striking depth for the zebra motif. Rose gold leaf-shaped hands indicate the time. Completed with a white calfskin strap, the watch is powered by Patek Philippe’s meticulous quartz caliber E15. |
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Introducing the Reverso Classic Monoface Small Seconds from Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Classic Monoface Small Seconds showcases the versatility and timelessness of the Reverso’s Art Deco design, now featuring a new dial within a polished steel case. Created in 1931 for polo-playing officers in India, the Reverso was built to withstand the rigours of the polo field, combining form and function masterfully. Quickly embraced by tastemakers worldwide, it evolved beyond its sporting origins for both men and women. Its iconic double-sided case and distinctive Art Deco lines remain unchanged, while the new dial highlights the Reverso’s unique ability to embody sporty, elegant, contemporary, or retro personalities without losing its identity. |
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Czapek & Cie Marks Its 10th Anniversary with the Exquisite Antarctique Plique-à-Jour
Czapek & Cie has unveiled the second of four creations celebrating the tenth anniversary of its revival. The Antarctique Plique-à-Jour, a limited edition of just ten pieces, seamlessly merges the maison’s contemporary watchmaking vision with one of the most intricate traditional enamelling techniques. Making its public debut at WatchTime New York 2025, this exceptional timepiece embodies Czapek & Cie’s founding philosophy - bridging time-honoured craftsmanship with modern horology. By applying the ancient art of plique-à-jour enamel, typically reserved for fine jewellery and objets d’art, to a modern integrated steel watch, the Antarctique Plique-à-Jour continues the brand’s ongoing dialogue between tradition and innovation.
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Alpina Presents the Alpiner Extreme Automatic California
Collectors everywhere adore that neo-vintage style combining the best features of timepieces from the 50s and 60s with the bold colours that defined the era. The new Alpiner Extreme Automatic California is made for them, adding to this mix a dial consisting of half Roman and half Arabic numerals, a signature feature of "California" clock faces. For the first time, the watch comes in a smaller 39 x 40.5 mm case and is presented in two new colourways with sandblasted dial: a Sunburst dial in shades of brown and orange; and a pine green dégradé one that evokes the outdoor spirit at the heart of the Alpiner Extreme collection. Each model is equipped with a steel case with sapphire crystal back, a date display at 3 o'clock and a rubber strap fastened with a with a folding buckle.
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Exhibitions & Events
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Resounding success for the first edition of World Watch Day
The inaugural World Watch Day, held on October 10, 2025, was a remarkable success, uniting the global watchmaking community in a shared celebration of art, culture, innovation, and heritage. Organized by the World Watch Day Association, the event aimed to honor the cultural and human values of watchmaking - a living heritage recognized worldwide. The symbolic date, 10/10, reflects the iconic 10:10 hand position, representing harmony and precision. Embracing a hybrid format of physical and digital experiences, the first edition featured events, exhibitions, and meetings across more than 25 countries, engaging enthusiasts and professionals alike in the celebration of time. |
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India’s gem and jewellery exports record a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26: GJEPC
India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This growth comes despite global headwinds, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of India’s jewellery exporters as festive and wedding season demand gains momentum. In September 2025 alone, overall exports rose 6.55% to US$ 2.91 billion, signalling improved market sentiment following months of volatility. However, the United States - a crucial destination for Indian gem and jewellery exports - continued to face challenges due to tariff-related factors.
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Celebrity News
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Angelina Jolie Dazzles in Bvlgari at the 20th Rome Film Festival
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie illuminated the red carpet at the Rome Film Festival wearing Bvlgari High Jewelry. For the occasion, she chose a stunning white gold ring with an oval diamond over 3 carats, 20 step-cut diamonds, and pavé-set diamonds, paired with matching earrings featuring two oval diamonds, 40 fancy step-cut diamonds, and pavé-set diamonds. The jewels perfectly complemented her timeless style, reflecting Bvlgari’s signature blend of glamour and sophistication. |
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Kylie Jenner Sparkles in Ailes
Kylie Jenner was seen wearing Ailes, the Emirati fine jewelry house, marking a landmark moment for the brand on the global stage. She styled Ailes’ signature full pavé diamond chain ring, a meticulously crafted piece that flows effortlessly on the finger while radiating brilliance from every angle.
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