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Damiani Expands and Reinforces Its Presence in the Middle East; Chopard Receives Visionary of the Year Award at the First Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie
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Company News
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Damiani Expands and Reinforces Its Presence in the Middle East
Damiani, the only Italian Maison still owned by its founding family, reinforces its presence in the Gulf with a renovated 177 sqm boutique at Dubai Mall and a new 150 sqm store at Bahrain’s Marassi Galleria Mall. Both follow the brand’s new global concept inspired by an elegant Italian home, featuring refined design, warm tones of gold, beige, and brown, and inviting VIP rooms. The boutiques also highlight Venini, part of the Damiani Group, with exquisite blown glass décor. These openings confirm Damiani’s strategy to expand across the Middle East, following recent launches in Riyadh, Doha, and Kuwait City. |
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Chopard Receives Visionary of the Year Award at the First Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie
Chopard celebrated the first edition of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie, where the world's most prestigious Haute Joaillerie Maisons submitted their finest creations to an independent jury of experts. The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie rewards the excellence, innovation, and artistry of this prestigious savoir-faire through a series of distinctions. The Maison is honoured to receive the Visionary of the Year Prize, for its Co-President and Artistic Director, Caroline Scheufele. Chopard Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele, along with Isabelle Huppert, Lucas Bravo, Natalia Vodianova and Catrinel Marlon attended the evening in support of Chopard, wearing the Maison’s sparkling creations. |
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Piaget & ADIO Present Shapes of Extraleganza: A High Jewellery Celebration in Abu Dhabi
Piaget, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), presented Shapes of Extraleganza, a high jewellery event in Abu Dhabi from 29 October to 1 November 2025. The collection includes an Abu Dhabi Exclusive piece reflecting the city’s maritime heritage and continues Piaget’s exploration of bold design and refined craftsmanship. As the second chapter of a trilogy celebrating the Maison’s 1960s and ’70s-inspired creative heritage, it reinvents iconic codes for today. Unveiled at Erth, a landmark designed by Roger Taillibert symbolising a falcon in flight, the collection harmonises heritage and modernity, showcasing shapes in motion, artistic expression, and contemporary elegance.
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Maison Korloff Debuts Exclusively at Fifty One East, Bringing Parisian Elegance to Qatar
The French fine jewellery Maison Korloff, a symbol of audacity and creativity since 1978, has officially arrived in Qatar, marking a significant new chapter in its storied legacy. In an exclusive partnership with Fifty One East, Qatar’s favorite department store, Korloff unveils its first corner in the country at Lagoona Mall, immersing visitors in a world of Parisian elegance, bold creativity, and exquisite craftsmanship. The brand will also be showcased at Fifty One East Watches and Jewellery store at Doha Festival City, further expanding its presence in the market. The arrival of Korloff in Qatar represents a natural synergy between two entities united by their dedication to luxury, excellence, and timeless allure. |
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Messika Celebrates Madison Avenue Flagship Opening with Exclusive Dinner at The Frick Collection
To celebrate its 20th anniversary and the opening of its Madison Avenue flagship, Messika hosted a dinner at The Frick Collection in New York, attended by over 120 guests, including Julianne Moore, Kiko Mizuhara, Charlotte Lawrence, Nina Dobrev, Orlando Bloom, Alton Mason, and Gunna. The evening combined art, French haute cuisine, and high jewelry, highlighted by the So Move Rainbow High Jewelry Set—a striking gradient of 24 sapphire shades and rubies, created exclusively for the flagship. Rainbow hues infused the event, while models posing as waitresses showcased Messika’s High Jewelry in a captivating trompe-l’oeil performance, bringing brilliance to every table. |
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Product Launch
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Bell & Ross Unveils BR-X3 Black Titanium and BR-X3 Blue Steel
The new BR-X3 line propels the iconic BR-03 collection into a new dimension. Designed for professionals and inspired by the world of aviation, this instrument watch undergoes a metamorphosis and amplifies its power through an innovative case construction and a new movement with a 5-year warranty. Mirroring the urban BR-X5 line, the new professional BR-X3 collection is aimed at lovers of exceptional timepieces and contemporary watches with bold personalities. Between the lightweight BR-X3 Black Titanium and the space-blue BR-X3 Blue Steel, the first chapter of this new Bell & Ross adventure opens with a complementary duo of watches. |
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The Iconic BENRUS Ultra-Deep Returns, Combining Heritage Design with Modern Precision
First launched during the 1960s golden age of scuba diving, the BENRUS Ultra-Deep returns by popular demand, celebrated by vintage watch collectors and diving enthusiasts alike. This special reissue preserves the spirit of mid-century underwater exploration while integrating modern engineering for reliability. The 36.5mm twin-crown case, inspired by the Supercompressor design, ensures 20 ATM (660 feet) water resistance, with a black dial and 60-minute internal rotating bezel enhancing readability. Heritage details include cathedral-style hands, acrylic double-domed crystal with date magnification, and C3 Super-LumiNova markers. Powered by the Swiss Soprod P024 movement, it comes with a steel bracelet and nylon NATO strap. |
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Giorgio Armani Fine Jewellery: The Blanche Series Expands
The Blanche jewellery collection, inspired by the delicate Arabian jasmine, expands with a new set featuring a necklace, earrings, and ring in Armani’s 18K gold with precious stones. The semi-rigid choker showcases a milky agate flower with brilliant-cut diamonds and decorative leaves, complemented by topazes and prasiolite in soft green and pale blue. The collection also includes elegant flower pendant earrings in two lengths and a ring featuring three large stones. Crafted with refined goldsmith expertise, Giorgio Armani Fine Jewellery, launched in 2019, completes the brand’s universe.
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Exhibitions & Events
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Vicenzaoro January 2026: The Global Jewellery Community Returns to the World’s Jewellery Capital
Appointment in Vicenza from 16th to 20th January 2026 for the global jewellery supply chain: Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) will open the international jewellery and watchmaking industry’s calendar at Italian Exhibition Group’s Expo Centre, currently in the final phase of redevelopment. T.Gold, the leading jewellery technology and machinery exhibition, will be back at the same time, hosted in hall 9 prior to its integration into the renovated Expo Centre as of September 2026. The appointment with VO Vintage, the B2C lounge dedicated to fine vintage jewellery and watches, will also return to welcome a public of enthusiasts and collectors from 16th to 19th January. |
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Celebrity News
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Tramell Tillman Wears Urban Jürgensen Timepiece
On 30th October, actor Tramell Tillman seen wearing the UJ-2 watch, featuring a platinum case and blue dial from the new Urban Jürgensen collection while being honored at the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City, where he was recognized as one of the world’s most influential rising stars.
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