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DMCC’s Dubai Diamond Exchange announces New Board of Directors; Semiconductor selected for the 4th Audemars Piguet Art Commission
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Market News
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DMCC’s Dubai Diamond Exchange announces New Board of Directors.
Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC platform, and the only bourse in the Middle East affiliated with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), has elected its new Board of Directors with Dubai Diamond Exchange Chairman, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, at the helm. The newly elected DDE Board of Directors is as follows: Chairman: Ahmed Bin Sulayem Directors: Amit Dhamani, CEO and Managing Director, Dhamani Jewels, Davy Blommaert, Unit Head Precious Metals & Diamonds, National Bank of Fujairah, Gautam Sashittal, CEO, DMCC, Maryam Al Hashemi, Director of the UAE Kimberley Process Office, Mike Aggett, General Manager, TAGS, Rihen Mehta, Chairman, 7 Cs Group, Sanjeev Dutta, Executive Director – Commodities, DMCC
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Company News
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Semiconductor selected for the 4th Audemars Piguet Art Commission
Audemars Piguet announces that British artist-duo Semiconductor, Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt, have been selected to imagine the 4th Audemars Piguet Art Commission, in collaboration with this year’s guest curator Mónica Bello, curator and Head of Arts at CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research). The duo’s major new artwork will be unveiled during Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland (14-17 June). |
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The Bvlgari resort Dubai opens its first Majlis for Ramadan.
The Bvlgari Resort Dubai unveils a new destination within a destination with the opening of the Bvlgari Majlis. Designed to give guests a place to feel at home during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Majlis features architectural details from the Arab world, including the Ramadan moon, which has been crafted in Bvlgari’s distinctive mesh pattern. |
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Chopard and Mille Miglia 2018, celebrating 30 years of passion
Since 1988, Chopard has been the historic partner and official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia, the legendary classic car event. From May 16th to 19th 2018, Chopard celebrated its 30th partnership with the Mille Miglia. The race saw 440 teams competing over a distance of one thousand miles on a historic route that runs from Brescia to Rome and back via Tuscany. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard co-president and a passionate driver, participated alongside his long-lasting friend and racing legend Jacky Ickx. The Maison presented during this race different Mille Miglia watch models: the Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition, the Mille Miglia Racing Colours and the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale. |
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Cartier is the exclusive Jewelry Partner of Ocean’s 8
The new action adventure Ocean’s 8 asked Cartier to be the film’s exclusive jewellery partner. For the Maison, the decision to take on this project rises from its legacy of empowering women with its bold and fearless spirit. It was a challenge and a thrilling venture for the jeweler asked to create a very specific parure for the film’s ultimate heist. The one-of-a-kind crown jewel lands a significant part in film worn by actress Anne Hathaway. The motion picture’s necklace was based on an original 1931 design by Jacques Cartier made for the Maharaja of Nawanagar. |
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Longines awards first Lindbergh prize to the aviator’s grandson, Erik Lindbergh.
Longines was honoured to present the very first Longines Lindbergh Award during a ceremony held in New York. In the spirit of elegance and performance dear to the Swiss watchmaker, the first laureate to receive the prize, honouring a person of Charles Lindbergh's pioneering character, was none other than Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh. |
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GJEPC: De Beers to launch Fashion Jewellery Brand Lightbox Using Lab-Grown Diamonds.
GJEPC expects De Beers will drive product categorisation and differentiation between Synthetics and Natural Diamonds with launch of its Lightbox Brand. De-Beers informed its foray into synthetic diamond business with the launch of a new line of fashion jewellery in September, 2018. Introduction of the Lab created Diamond jewellery by Lightbox will position synthetics appropriately – “non-precious accessories”, which is a small and distinct market. |
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Product Launch
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More vibrant colors for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver
Audemars Piguet introduces a new range of colours for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver in the Middle Easter. Presented in Tropical Turquoise, Beige Means Business and Khaki Has Character, the three new funky colours take a chill pill and are designed to be worn all-year-round. These new additions to the collection have a 42mm stainless steel case with glare-proof sapphire crystal and case back, and are powered by a selfwinding manufacture movement. These new coloured timepieces join the existing white, dark blue, acid yellow, lime green and bright orange versions available. |
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Hysek presents Furtif Chronograph Grande Date
The key features in his latest Furtif collection include a rectangular case and is located in the heart of a titanium and rose gold case, with mobile lugs for better ergonomics and adorned with a sapphire glass screwed into four points to maximize its readability. Its HW4057 calibre, comprising 416 components, represents the noblest interpretation of the chronograph with a column wheel to coordinate its functions. This timepiece can be worn in a relaxing way on hand-sewn alligator strap, closed by a double security fold-over buckle. |
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IWC expands the Portofino line with two new models.
IWC Schaffhausen is expanding its traditional Portofino Collection by introducing two new variants of the Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days with a particular aesthetic charm. On the first, the grey suede strap – used for the first time by IWC – harmonises perfectly with the slate-coloured dial. With the second, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer combines a steel Milanaise mesh bracelet with a blue dial for the first time to produce an additional variant. |
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A Sparkling Gift Guide for Ramadan by Mouawad
The Grande Ellipse timepiece collection brings forth contemporary styles, stretching design and functionality to new heights. As a subtle tribute to traditions, Mouawad artisans also craft fine prayer beads from 18-karat gold and adorn them with the finest diamonds and colored gemstones. To paint the perfect portrait, matching cufflinks and statement rings come in, creating stunning ensembles of superb finishes. |
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Tag Heuer presents TAG Heuer Heritage Autavia Calibre Heuer 02 for Father’s Day.
TAG Heuer Heritage Autavia Calibre Heuer 02 functions are tailored to modern requirements: a self-winding calibre, power reserve of 80 hours, and date at 6 o'clock. In black aluminium, the bidirectional notched bezel encircles a silver dial with three black snailed counters in an optimal layout. The legible, balanced display with steel-coated hands and applique indexes, is complemented by the beige Super-LumiNova®. This limited edition stylish collector’s piece is not only steeped in history and heritage, but is a gift making it the ideal long-lasting token of your love this Father’s Day. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2018
Indian gem and jewellery exporters are participating under India Pavilion organized by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for the 15th consecutive year at the leading jewellery event in North America, JCK Las Vegas. The event, is held from 1st to 4th June 2018, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, also combines a plethora of networking events and complimentary education sessions with the industry’s broadest selection of finished jewelry, gems, and timepieces. |
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Celebrity News
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Bella Hadid shines in Bvlgari at the Madame Figaro Dinner during 71st Cannes Film Festival
Bvlgari Brand Ambassador Bella Hadid shines in High Jewelry Diva’s dream necklace and earrings in white gold diamonds paired with two stud diamond stud earrings of 1 cts. each. |
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Celebrities shine in Boucheron during 71st Cannes Film Festival
On the 71st Cannes Film Festival, Léa Drucker wore the Cypris bracelet from Animaux de Collection paved with diamonds and two rubies on white gold mixed with the clips earring Serpent Boheme paved with diamonds and white gold. Charlotte Le Bon wore the High Jewelry pendant earrings Eternity in white gold and diamonds mixed with the ring Nuri the perrot from the Animaux de Collection. Anja Rubik wore the necklace Serpent Boheme paved with diamonds on white gold mixed with the Serpent Boheme clip earrings. Daphné Groeneveld wore the Plume de Paon pendant earrings and ring in white gold and diamonds. |
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