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Buccellati Returns to Downtown Design Dubai with Aquae Mirabiles; Blancpain Reveals the Craftsmanship Behind the Fifty Fathoms
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Company News
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Buccellati Returns to Downtown Design Dubai with Aquae Mirabiles
Buccellati returns to Downtown Design Dubai from 4 to 8 November 2026 for its second participation in the region’s leading design fair. The Maison will present Aquae Mirabiles, an immersive experience celebrating its iconic Caviar silverware collection and signature microsphere motif. Inspired by Italian history, mythology and the natural world, the installation explores the art of the table through a contemporary nymphaeum. Visitors are invited on a sensory journey through water, myth and memory, culminating in a sumptuous submerged banquet showcasing Buccellati’s celebrated silverware. Original watercolour drawings by artist Luke Edward Hall further enrich this evocative world. |
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Product Launch
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Blancpain Reveals the Craftsmanship Behind the Fifty Fathoms
For more than 70 years, Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms has represented innovation, precision and exceptional craftsmanship since its introduction in 1953 as a pioneering diver’s watch. The 42 mm Fifty Fathoms is powered by Blancpain’s Manufacture calibre 1315, entirely conceived, developed, produced, finished and assembled in-house. Renowned for its robustness and reliability, the movement provides an impressive five-day power reserve and features a silicon balance spring for enhanced precision and magnetic resistance. Through its Ocean Commitment programme, Blancpain also highlights underwater photographer and visual artist Jade Hoksbergen, whose work captures the beauty, emotion and hidden details of the ocean. |
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Panerai Unveils New Submersible Navy SEALs Tool Watches
Panerai introduces two new Submersible Navy SEALs tool watches designed for extreme performance. The 47mm PAM01089 features an innovative Afniotech™ case, made from 95% hafnium, offering exceptional strength, corrosion resistance and neutron absorption. Developed as a professional instrument for demanding environments, the watch demonstrates Panerai’s commitment to advanced materials and performance-driven watchmaking. The 44mm PAM01738 brings distinctive Navy SEALs design codes to a compact diving instrument built for action. The PAM01089 also provides access to the Panerai Special Operations Experience in the United States, further highlighting the Maison’s focus on elite missions and technical innovation. |
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Singer Reimagined Unveils Heritage V72
Singer Reimagined has introduced the Heritage V72, a restoration-inspired chronograph that pays tribute to the legendary manual-winding Valjoux 72 movement, one of the most celebrated chronograph calibres in watchmaking history. Blending horological heritage with modern craftsmanship and innovation, the timepiece reflects the brand’s enduring passion for restoration. Rooted in the vision of founders Rob Dickinson and Marco Borraccino, Singer continues to revive mechanical masterpieces with contemporary excellence. More than a timekeeper, the Heritage V72 celebrates the artistry, history, and enduring appeal of mechanical watchmaking, ensuring that iconic movements of the past continue to inspire future generations. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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GJEPC’s Jewellers for Hope 2026 Raises Funds for Education
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the 11th edition of Jewellers for Hope in Mumbai on 6 August 2026, raising funds to support education and bringing total contributions beyond ?11 crore across 16 organisations. Presented with De Beers Group and the World Gold Council, and powered by GIA with HRD Antwerp as Co-Partner, the flagship CSR initiative welcomed Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar as Chief Guest, alongside actor and philanthropist Madhuri Dixit. Held at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, the event united leading jewellery industry figures, retailers, banking partners, government representatives and philanthropists. |
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Global Icons Honoured as Industry Legends at GJEPC’s IIJS Celebration Night
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the IIJS Celebration Night on 5th August 2026, honouring nine global icons as Industry Legends for their outstanding contributions to the international gem and jewellery industry. Held after the first day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, the event brought together prominent industry leaders from India and worldwide. Among those recognised were Paul Rowley of De Beers Group, Ronnie VanderLinden of the World Diamond Council, Ahmed Bin Sulayem of DMCC, and Tawhid Abdulla of the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. The celebration highlighted their leadership, vision and lasting impact on the global diamond, gem and jewellery trade.
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