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Jewels of the World 2025 off to a sparkling start in Al Khobar & Riyadh
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Market News
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Jewels of the World 2025 off to a sparkling start in Al Khobar & Riyadh
Jewels of the World kicked off its 2025 calendar with tremendous success, concluding its first two events of the year in Al Khobar and Riyadh. Nearly 100 brands and independent designers from 20 countries gathered to showcase an exceptional array of high jewellery, fine jewellery and timepieces. Discerning clientele in Saudi Arabia continue to show a strong and growing appreciation for jewels and horology; the event made its debut in the Eastern Province with an overwhelmingly positive reception, and in Riyadh, attendance soared - more than tripling compared to 2024. Both events were buzzing on each of the four days, filled with conversation, connection and passion. Combined sales exceeded USD 26 million. Jewels of the World will return in October, with an expanded line-up of brands. The Riyadh edition will run from 3-7 October, followed by a stop in Jeddah from 11-14 October 2025. The 2026 programme is already taking shape, with 90% of participants confirmed and exciting announcements on the horizon. |
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Company News
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Honoring L’Heure du Diamant: Chopard Shines Bright on the Croisette
Amidst the whirlwind of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, Chopard hosted an elegant private dinner on its exclusive Rooftop overlooking the glittering Croisette. This refined gathering was held in honour of the L’Heure du Diamant collection, currently in the spotlight, celebrating the timeless radiance of diamonds and the art of exceptional gem-setting. The evening brought together an intimate circle of friends of the Maison, including the Festival jury president Juliette Binoche, actress Amina Khalil, and model Irina Shayk. Guests were welcomed by Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Co-President and Artistic Director, who hosted the dinner with her customary warmth and generosity. |
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L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts Donates to Dubai Cares in Support of Youth Skilling Programs
L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, has announced that it has raised a total of AED 717,720 for Dubai Cares, after one year of opening its permanent campus in Dubai in April 2024. The amount represents 100% of the proceeds collected from all public courses and talks, as well as the recent Ramadan ‘Book One. Give One’ campaign. The funds will support the UAE-based global philanthropic organization’s youth skilling programs in developing countries, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), equipping young people with the competencies needed to thrive in a changing world and unlocking long-term social and economic impact.
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Product Launch
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MB&F Unveils SP One and Launches Its New ‘Special Projects’ Collection
The MB&F SP One, initially dubbed "Three Circles", showcases a trinity of floating elements – the barrel, balance wheel, and dial – defying gravity on your wrist. These components appear to hover mysteriously at the centre of an amphitheatre, all visible through invisible sapphire domes, with the balance wheel performing a mid-air dance and the tilted dial highlighting MB&F’s clever conical gearing. The SP One is a mechanical marvel that turns your wrist into a stage for a captivating, gravity-defying performance. Encased in a 38mm pebble-like shell, the SP One melds a smooth, tactile feel with a bezel-free design and delicately detached lugs. As MB&F’s slimmest and smallest watch, it nonetheless remains true to the brand’s signature three-dimensional architecture and boundary-pushing spirit. |
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Bell & Ross Marks 20 Years of the Iconic BR-01
This year, Bell & Ross completes the BR-03 range, drawing its disruptive design from the BR-01. Combining horological heritage and technical innovations, this series is available in three models equipped with a skeleton movement. Three distinct styles and three unique stories unfold through materials, finishes, and modern technologies: the BR-03 Skeleton Black Ceramic, the BR-03 Skeleton Grey Steel, and the BR-03 Skeleton Lum Ceramic. The three BR-03 Skeleton models share a unique movement, designed and manufactured exclusively for Bell & Ross. This custom caliber perfectly illustrates the brand's creativity and watchmaking expertise, delivering exceptional technical performance while highlighting its high-precision craftsmanship. |
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HYT Launches the S1 5N Gold Titanium ‘Fally Ipupa’ Limited Edition
In a stunning fusion of high horology and cultural artistry, HYT Watches announced the launch of its first collaborative timepiece with internationally acclaimed artist Fally Ipupa. Following the recent announcement in January 2025, this bold creation marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership between the avant-garde Swiss watchmaker and the Congolese music icon, renowned for his boundary-pushing style and global influence. The new timepiece, named S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa”, is a celebration of kinetic energy, rhythm, and modern elegance. It merges HYT’s signature fluidic technology with Fally Ipupa’s distinctive aesthetic, resulting in a watch that resonates with collectors and fans alike. |
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Hoffman Unveils 250-Piece Limited Anniversary Edition Exclusively for the GCC
In celebration of its 5th anniversary, HOFFMAN has introduced a commemorative timepiece - the Racing 40 Mechanical in pine green - limited to just 250 exclusive pieces for the GCC region. The first Racing 40 Pine release became HOFFMAN’s fastest-selling edition upon its launch in 2023. Reserved for only the most exclusive editions, the signature Pine dial marks this milestone, paying tribute to the incredible GCC community that has supported Hoffman since its inception. Inspired by Sweden’s vast pine forests - a timeless symbol of natural beauty and a nod to the founder’s heritage - HOFFMAN’s signature pine color is dedicated exclusively to its rarest and most distinguished timepieces. |
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Jessica Kahawaty Introduces Kahawaty Jewels – Redefining Contemporary Fine Jewellery
A legacy of craft and beauty is born with the launch of Kahawaty Jewels, a fine jewelry house founded by humanitarian and serial entrepreneur Jessica Kahawaty and her father, master jeweler Ghassan Kahawaty. Bringing together three decades of artisanal expertise with a contemporary, feminine design, Kahawaty Jewels introduces a new language of luxury rooted in authenticity, intimacy, and emotion. Inspired by the year Jessica was born and the year her father took the reins of the family business in 1988, the debut collection octagon is a tribute to heritage and continuity. The eight-sided motif, universally symbolizing infinity, becomes the foundation for sculptural, modern designs that speak to women who view their jewelry as an extension of strength and self-expression.
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Celebrity News
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Stars In Bvlgari Exclusively Captured by Greg Williams at Met Gala 2025
This year, Bvlgari Global Ambassadors and Friends of the House took center stage to unveil an enchanting worldwide preview of the new Polychroma collection the Maison’s latest magnificent chapter in High Jewelry. These unforgettable moments were exclusively captured by renowned photographer Greg Williams, who masterfully highlighted the radiant beauty of both the talents and the jewels, adding even more glamour to fashion’s most iconic night. |
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Lama Alakeel Shines in Sartoro Genève at the Cannes Film Festival
Making a statement of refined elegance at the Cannes Film Festival, Saudi entrepreneur and style icon Lama Alakeel chose the striking Peacock High Jewellery collection by Sartoro Genève. Inspired by the hypnotic beauty of a peacock’s feathers, the collection embodies the untamed grace of nature and the layered sophistication of modern femininity. Sculptural and sensual, each piece is a celebration of movement, brilliance, and individuality - designed for today’s confident, socially vibrant woman. Crafted with an intricate arrangement of diamonds that mimic the natural flourish of a plume, the Peacock collection is both bold and poetic - a perfect reflection of Lama’s radiant presence on the red carpet. |
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Maria Borges Stuns in Damiani High Jewelry at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
For her red-carpet appearance on the first night of the Cannes Film Festival, International top model Maria Borges chose to wear Damiani High Jewelry. Maria Borges looked gorgeous in Damiani Mimosa earrings and ring in white gold with diamonds and rubies (81047060, 81044946) together with Mimosa bracelet and ring in white gold and diamonds (81086795, 20017510). |
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