Market News

Graff reports strong profit of +41% with strong demand on Jewellery in the Middle East

In a recent media report, Graff Diamonds revealed that its revenue reached $1 billion with an increase of 30% in retail sales to $922 million in 2014. The brand witnessed a strong demand for its jewels in the Middle East as well as in the Far East regions. In 2014 Graff expanded its network of Boutiques to Hong Kong, and plans to open in Oman, Qatar, Azerbaijan in addition to its newly opened store in Riyadh.

Mouawad Celebrates its 125th Anniversary

In a recent press conference held by Pascal Mouawad at the Armani Hotel in Dubai, Mouawad revealed its 125th anniversary celebration by showcasing jewelry designs that feature diamonds, rubies and other colored gemstones, adding a touch of color to its rich history of jewelry making and diamond cutting. To celebrate this occasion in a unique and special way, Mouawad launches two limited-edition jewelry collections, ‘Flower of Eternity’ and ‘Rosette’. A best-selling collection at Mouawad, ‘Flower of Eternity’ features beautiful colors of gemstones and luxuriously modern designs. Made of white gold and set with diamonds, tsavorites and multi-colored sapphires, the line’s new additions include pink, yellow, orange and blue designs available in pendants, earrings and rings. Also Mouawad has revealed its unique oriental perfume in limited edition.

VicenzaOro Dubai International Jewellery show inaugurates at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

The first edition of the international jewellery show, VicenzaOro Dubai started on April 23rd 2015. The inauguration was graced by the presence of the His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information and His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, director general, department of tourism and commerce marketing. A collaboration between Fiera and the DWTC, the four-day fair, which runs from April 23–26, comprises more than 500 brands from 20 countries, with the heaviest representation coming from Italy, the UAE, and India, and a partnership with the Gem & Jewellery Promotion Council of India (GJEPC).

Company News

Richard Mille announces the re-opening of its Abu Dhabi boutique

Richard Mille announces the re-opening of its Abu Dhabi boutique. The boutique space has also been enlarged by 25% from its original size enabling major renovations to take place. Operated in partnership with Al Manara International Jewellery, the newly designed boutique is located in the prestigious The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. Visitors to the Richard Mille Boutique in Abu Dhabi will experience a neutral environment with lighter colours, exotic woods, leather and rich fabrics.

Blancpain gives tribute to their longtime friend Captain Robert Maloubier

Blancpain and its President & CEO, Marc A. Hayek, learned of the passing of Captain Robert “Bob” Maloubier at the age of 92. A secret agent of the British Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, Bob Maloubier parachuted into France and, subsequently into Asia. In the 1950’s he was the founder and commander, together with Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, of the French military’s combat diving corps. It was in this capacity that he became a part of the history of Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms watch.

Nico Rosberg pits in at the IWC first boutique anniversary in Bahrain

IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the anniver¬sary of its first boutique in Bahrain’s Moda Mall, together with its partner, Asia Jewellers. Special guests at this unique event were IWC brand ambassador and MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver Nico Rosberg as well as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Toto Wolff.

Zenith El Primero Stratos Team A Team Custom-Made To Compete

Zenith is getting back into historic rally competitions with Erik Comas as its ambassador behind the wheel of a Lancia Stratos. The star brand, the rally queen and the born driver have linked their destinies in a bold and powerful partnership.  The Lancia Stratos. An extraordinary car, designed with one sole purpose: to compete. This trio of enthusiasts, united as the Zenith El Primero Stratos Team, have signed an agreement for the coming season, which runs from April to September 2015.

Ritmo Mundo presents Petra Kvitova as an official brand ambassador

Petra Kvitova Two-time Wimbledon champion and is the first tennis player, individual female athlete to become an ambassador for the California-based watch company.  Ritmo Mundo will feature Kvitova in advertising and social media campaigns leveraging the world No.4’s global recognition, reach and unique appeal.

Product Launch

Ulysse Nardin presents Hannibal Minute Repeater

Ulysse Nardin depicts this monumental journey in the Hannibal Minute Repeater. The timepiece is crafted from platinum and genuine granite from the Alps. The dial set is within a platinum case, Hannibal, straddling his horse, appears to be in swift action with one of his loyal elephants and regiment of warriors by his side. These main figures are all hand-carved from white gold and are mounted on granite. Its movement is a caliber UN-78 one-minute tourbillon, integrated and visible on the dial. The Hannibal Minute Repeater has four gongs, each with a different tone (Mi-Do-Re-Sol), sounding off on the hour when the repeater is activated. The hour sound is Sol and the minute sound is Mi. The Band - Leather strap, with folding buckle.

Van Cleef reveals The Two Butterfly collections

Two Butterfly creations are adorned for the first time with the bright green of tsavorite garnets. Two winged creatures – one in white gold and diamonds, the other in yellow gold and tsavorite garnets – form a pair of earrings of pastoral elegance. Two Butterfly earrings, white gold, yellow gold, tsavorite garnets and diamonds. Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring, white gold, yellow gold, tsavorite garnets and diamonds. Two Butterfly pendant, white gold, yellow gold, tsavorite garnets and diamonds. The Two Butterfly creations are reflections of the Maison’s jewelry-making savoir-faire, with their harmonious blend of white and yellow gold accentuating the unique sparkle of each stone.

Jaquet Droz presents the Charming Bird

Jaquet Droz reveals the timepiece a modern, pared-down aesthetic, in which a miniature singing bird ensconced in a diameter case with a determinedly contemporary look featuring black, anthracite and transparent elements and white gold case. The case combines a sober design with a dome-shaped sapphire crystal specially conceived to enhance the effect of each ray of light that passes through it. The final touch of finesse, contrasting tiny strokes of color with the black and anthracite lines of the dial. The movement is Balance wheel with regulator screw and silicon spring. The hands are of blued stainless steel and the strap Rolled-edge hand made black alligator leather strap with black alligator leather lining and black stitches with buckle in white gold prestige folding clasp.

Officine Panerai unveils Radiomir Ceramica – 45 mm

Officine Panerai presents the Radiomir Ceramica – 45mm, a Special Edition which is available at the Panerai boutique in Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait. The Radiomir Ceramica presents a new combination of a Radiomir case, made entirely of matt black ceramic, and a black dial of extraordinary clarity and legibility as a result of its sandwich structure and minimalist design, with uniquely distinctive large figures. The movement of the new Radiomir Ceramica (PAM00612) is the hand-wound OP X calibre, and the watch is supplied with a strap made of natural green canvas.

Exhibitions & Events

GJEPC collaborates with Vicenzaoro Dubai

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized the Indian Pavilion at this year's VicenzaOro which was scheduled in Dubai from the 23rd to the 26th of April 2015. The fair provided a perfect platform for international buyers and sellers as they seek to trade top quality diamonds, gems and couture jewellery during the four-day event.

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