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Chopard opens a new boutique at Printemps Doha; Sharing moments with Liens by Chaumet; Tiffany & Co. welcomes Nancy Ajram as House Ambassador
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Company News
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Chopard opens a new boutique at Printemps Doha
Chopard along with partner Alfardan Jewellery have recently announced the opening of a new Chopard boutique at the PRINTEMPS department store at Doha Oasis, a one-of-a kind lifestyle destination in Qatar. The new boutique reflects the retail design concept of the Maison; a warm ambiance is created through the light-toned white oak wood and luxurious leathers assuring a comfortable modern charm. The new boutique, located on the ground floor, welcomes visitors to view the Maison’s unique creations including watches, jewellery and accessories. Chopard is currently represented in 110 countries through 994 points of sale and 153 dedicated boutiques, located in the world’s major capitals and in the finest shopping centres. |
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Sharing moments with Liens by Chaumet
On February 28, Chaumet welcomed its friends at Place Vendôme for a cocktail party under the sign of the links. The occasion to celebrate together the new pieces of the eponymous collection. During Paris Fashion Week, friends of the Maison were able to discover the new Liens creations, presented in the private salons of 12 Vendôme, redecorated for the occasion in a festive and contemporary atmosphere created by Thomas Lélu. Present at the party were top models Coco Rocha, Sara Sampaio and Josephine Skriver who wore Liens Inséparables pieces, while actor Ahmad Kontar and influencers Lama Al Akeel and Léna Mahfouf were adorned with Liens Evidence and Jeux de Liens creations. Alex Rivière, Zita d’Hauteville and Victor Belmondo also attended the cocktail. |
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Tiffany & Co. welcomes Nancy Ajram as House Ambassador
Tiffany & Co. has recently announced Nancy Ajram as House ambassador. Nancy, a renowned Lebanese singer, is the first woman from the Middle East to represent the American luxury jeweler. The appointment coincides with the reveal of the reinterpretation of the Iconic Bird on a Rock Brooch, created by Jean Schlumberger in 1956, with the World’s Rarest Natural Pearls – Bird on a Pearl.
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Product Launch
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Richard Mille unveils its new sports watch
Richard Mille is proud to have always counted high-level sportswomen and men among the brand’s partners. To celebrate the release of the first women’s sports watch, the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport, Richard Mille asked six inspiring and influential athletes (Aurora Straus, Margot Laffite, Nelly Korda, Nafi Thiam, Yuliya Levchenko and Ester Ledecká) to share their experiences, develop and define the attributes of this watch. Two motorsport icons, the world number two golfer, two track and field stars, and a Winter Olympics triple gold medallist are the Richard Mille partners who proudly wear the six models in the new RM 07-04 Automatic Sport collection. This collection of six watches symbolises perfect versatility and continuity in the growing world of women’s watches at Richard Mille, a world where elegance and refinement are combined with ultra-high performance and sporting prowess. |
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Presenting the DEFY Revival A3691 by ZENITH
Returning to the essence of the DEFY collection and the historical references that continue to serve as a source of inspiration for the contemporary collection of the same name, ZENITH is unveiling the second DEFY Revival model with a remake of the A3691, based on the 1971 reference. With its vibrant red gradient-effect dial and rugged geometric case, the DEFY Revival A3691 becomes the first DEFY Revival model in the permanent collection. Reproduced in stunningly accurate detail using the historical production plans, the DEFY Revival A3691 brings back all the details and singular design elements that made the first-ever DEFY wristwatch model such an outstanding reference of its era; one which established the codes that continues to inspire the DEFY collection today. |
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Bell & Ross launches the new BR 05 Skeleton Golden
Bell & Ross has launched the latest BR 05 Skeleton, this new timepiece updates its look with the golden hue of the dial. This new Golden version is both urban and chic. The skeletonised version of the chic BR 05 collection sets the standard and adds a new colourful, refined and precious tone to the range. A jewel in the world of watchmaking but also in the world of design. With this new BR 05 SKELETON, the House once again goes beyond the horological reinterpretation of technical instruments inspired by the world of aeronautics. With its proportions and its distinctive and contemporary lines, the BR 05 collection offers a new reading of the complex equation between technique and aesthetics. This original and modernist skeleton design voluntarily departs from Baroque decorative effects in favour of a linear and geometric approach. |
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Armin Strom launches Mirrored Force Resonance - Manufacture Edition Blue
Following the launch of the First Edition of the new Mirrored Force Resonance in 2022, the independent manufacture is delighted to unveil the first Manufacture Edition of this unique chronometric masterpiece. Its ingenious movement, which harnesses the power of the physical phenomenon of resonance, is embellished with a striking blue grenage dial and matching Alcantara strap. Within the elegantly slender stainless steel case, which measures 43mm x 11.55mm, and under the raised sapphire glass box, the contrast between vibrant colours and open mechanics brings the Mirrored Force Resonance Manufacture Edition to life. The off-centre dial is dark blue in colour, with a grenage textured central element surrounded by a circular satin-brushed chapter ring, featuring applied polished baton indices adding even more depth to the already highly three-dimensional display. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai roars back with 20% growth in buyer numbers
Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) saw a year-overyear 20% boost in buyer attendance throughout its three-day run, driven by an influx of new and returning buyers from 95 countries and regions. Held from 12 to 14 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the B2B show is poised to live up to its boundless potential as one of the top jewellery sourcing destinations in the world, event organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) said. The fair hosted close to 350 suppliers from 25 countries and regions spread across an expanded show floor that was 46 percent bigger than the inaugural edition. Among the exhibitors were industry-leading companies representing finished and semi-finished jewellery, loose gemstones, jewellery-related technologies and other key product categories. The B2B event was powered by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) and Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) – the fair’s Official and Industry Partners, respectively. |
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GJEPC presents India Advantage at the Hong Kong Show
During the 39th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 9th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, GJEPC organised an Event and Discussion on INDIA ADVANTAGE in the august presence of His Excellency Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat (Hon. Ambassador of India, People’s Republic of China) and Ms. Satwant Khanalia (Consul General, Consulate General of India, Hong Kong); Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, the global trade fraternity and international media. GJEPC has been taking several steps towards the Govt.’s mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). India is the world’s largest production centre for diamonds and a top consuming market as well. Council has taken the lead and engaged in extensive collaboration and aggressive promotion of Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery and Gold jewellery to appeal to millennials and Gen-Z consumers as it’s the need of the hour. |
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Celebrity News
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Anne Hathaway shines in Bulgari at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival
Bulgari brand ambassador and award-winning actress Anne Hathaway in stunning High Jewelry earrings with two over 5carats pear shaped diamonds, at the 73rd Berlinale opening ceremony for the premiere of “She Came to Me”. |
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Gabrielle Union wears Mouawad jewelries at the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards
Actress Gabrielle Union brought star power to the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards held in Los Angeles on March 4 dressed in diamond jewelry by international diamond house and luxury jeweler Mouawad. Nominated in the category for Best Supporting Performance for her role in The Inspection, Union took to the red carpet wearing two exceptional Mouawad creations of a diamond necklace and a diamond and ruby ring. |
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Jodie Turner-Smith attended the British Academy of Film and Television Arts wearing Chopard
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith shined in a necklace featuring 38.25 carats of heart-shaped sapphires, 13.33 carats of sapphires and 12.22 carats of diamonds, earrings featuring 27.28 carats of round-shaped sapphires and 4.63 carats of round-shaped diamonds, a ring featuring a 4.89-carat round-shaped garnet and diamonds, and a ring featuring a 3.79-carat round-shaped tanzanite and diamonds all from the Haute Joaillerie collection and all set in 18-karat white gold. She also selected a ring from the Ice Cube collection featuring diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
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