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Fura Gems unveils ‘Estrela De FURA’, the world's largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered; Salanitro and Patek Philippe, an alliance for the future
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Market News
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Fura Gems unveils ‘Estrela De FURA’, the world's largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered
Fura Gems Inc., the leading coloured-gemstone mining company headquartered in Dubai, UAE, announced its historic discovery of the world's largest gem-quality ruby ever mined at an event hosted by DMCC, the flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, at their Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). Rightfully christened Estrela de FURA (Star of FURA in Portuguese), this breathtaking 101-carat Mozambican gemstone is an unrivalled pigeon-blood ruby. Its vivid red hue, fluorescence, and clarity are extremely rare, making it intensely sought-after. For centuries, the finest of rubies have been synonymous with Mogok in Burma. Today, Estrela de FURA places the spotlight on Mozambique as a source of premium quality rubies. |
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Salanitro and Patek Philippe, an alliance for the future
The Geneva-based jewellery design and gem-setting firm Salanitro SA announced that Patek Philippe SA has acquired a stake in its capital. Much more than a partnership, this acquisition of a stake in the company symbolises the coming together of two independent Geneva-based family businesses. Salanitro SA, the Swiss leader in jewellery creation and stone setting in the world of Haute Horlogerie, has been based in Geneva since its creation more than thirty years ago; and as a firm that works for the most prestigious brands, Salanitro has always favoured creativity, innovation, quality and craftsmanship, respect for tradition, service and a sense of responsibility towards its customers, as well as independence and a family spirit. |
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Company News
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Audemars Piguet inaugurates its new boutique in Doha
Audemars Piguet celebrated the relocation of its Doha boutique to the Place Vendôme Mall on 14 September. For the occasion, the brand organised an event in partnership with local retailer Ali Bin Ali, inviting guests on an immersive journey through the Royal Oak’s multifaceted world, giving an experiential overview of its 50 years of design and technical innovation. This pop-up installation was held in line with a series of events, which have taken the shape of public immersive sensory experiences, pop-up exhibitions and exclusive dinners, organised by the brand since April 2022 in key cities around the world to celebrate the iconic timepiece’s 50th anniversary.
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Bulgari announces Inside The Dream Movie
A High Jewelry Maison invites you to discover its world of wonders for the first time. Bulgari has opened its doors to reveal the fascination behind the creation of its stunning High Jewelry collections. Offering an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the whole creative process, Bulgari uncovers the secrets of the process of making, from the stunning gems to the red carpet, from dream to magnificent reality. Produced by Terminal9 Studios, available on Prime Video and directed by emerging talent Matthieu Menu, the docufilm will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival®, of which Bulgari is official jewelry partner. |
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Chopard welcomes Zhang Zifeng as its new Brand Ambassador
The talented, stylish, new generation Chinese actress will thus join the Maison to convey its joie de vivre spirit and embody independence, self-confidence and authenticity, as well as accompanying more young women through countless wonderful moments in their lives. As a new-generation actress born in 2001, Zhang Zifeng has played various roles in films and TV series including Aftershock, My Sister, and Last Letter. Widely acclaimed for her subtle and layered performances, she has stunned audiences and won or been nominated for a number of prestigious awards including the Hundred Flowers Award for Best New Actress, the Golden Deer Award of Changchun China Film Festival for Best Actress, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress nominee.
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TIME TO RACE by Louis Moinet
Louis Moinet is honoured to see its TIME TO RACE - GREEN RACING nominated for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in the «Chronograph» category. The chief purpose of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is to highlight and yearly salute the excellence of contemporary watchmaking creations and promote the watchmaking art worldwide. TIME TO RACE is not a limited series, but a set of one-of-a-kind creations that place watch lovers in the driving seat by embodying an essential theme in contemporary watchmaking: personalization. Collectors will be able to personalise their model by selecting a one or two-digit «lucky number» that will appear on the hour and minute sub-dial at six o’clock, along with a dedicated colour code: Racing Green, Rosso Corsa, or French blue. Louis Moinet guarantees that each number/colour combination will be made only once, ensuring each watch remains unique to its designer. |
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Vacheron Constantin re-opens its newly renovated Flagship Boutique in The Dubai Mall
The boutique pays tribute to the Maison’s deep roots in the Middle East and commitment to outstanding client service. Located on the Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall, the boutique entrance is adorned with the Mashrabiya pattern, traditional to local architecture, references to which continue inside the space offering a metaphorical and physical journey. As a demonstration of the Maison’s commitment to client-centered services, the heart of the experiential boutique opens to the watchmaking bench, intended to encourage interaction with an in-house master watchmaker, as well as a custom strap station presenting both engraving and embossing bespoke options along with a Métiers d’Art collection discovery table placed below an iconic dome. |
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Etika Jewels® launches in the UAE
Introducing Etika Jewels® – An online jewellery store that offers everyday modern jewellery designs made from gold and ethical diamonds and gemstones. Having recently launched in the UAE, the brand provides consumers with beautiful, ethical, mindful, and affordable diamond and gold jewellery alternatives that aim to raise ethical standards in the diamond industry. As the name suggests, lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds created in a different environment: inside of a lab. They are physically and chemically identical to their mined counterpart, just more ethical, which makes them practically indistinguishable from their mined counterparts. They are also entirely free from conflict, child labour or unsafe working conditions, as they are ethically produced using specialised technology in controlled laboratory. |
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Product Launch
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Presenting the Chopard X Mariah Carey Collection
A butterfly whose unpredictable flight carries the creative force of a true music queen. To give life to a many-splendored Haute Joaillerie collection, Mariah Carey turned to Chopard and its Co-President and Artistic Director, Caroline Scheufele. This is a natural extension of the creative universe of a singer who has become one of the most famous voices in the world over the decades. Mariah Carey offers a stunning interpretation of the butterfly in this entirely diamond-paved jewellery set consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings and a ring in Fairmined-certified ethical gold. A butterfly featuring majestic proportions and sensual curves while conveying an ethical message.
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Introducing the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 story continues. Since its high-profile relaunch last year, TAG Heuer’s luxury toolwatch has rewritten sports watch design and performance codes, taking wearers beyond the edge as they push their limits in search of ever greater performance. And now comes another new chapter with a clean, colorful take on the GMT function. Besides its confident, steely form, the most immediately striking thing about the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is its stylish blue, yellow and white color palette. TAG Heuer’s designers carefully selected these, casual shades to represent the sky, the sun, the water and the crashing waves near the shore. |
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Bell & Ross launches BR 05 GMT White
Derived from aeronautical on-board instruments, Bell & Ross watches have precision and readability in their DNA. The BR 05, created in 2019, is a watch designed to walk the avenues of large cities and their museums. The BR 05 GMT White is a variant, suitable for travelling. This watch has two strong characteristics: a GMT complication and an opaline white dial. This timepiece is not only practical, with its indication of a dual time zone, it is also attractive, with its great distinction. Pilots, businessmen or globetrotter - all regulars at airport terminals -, are among the brand’s clients. Ideal for international travellers, these pieces find its natural habitat on a flight whether you are travelling to Rio, Nassau or Bamako.’ |
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Luxury jewelry brand Sheen launches its newest collection
As the world slowly emerges from its covid-induced coma, designers, artists and creatives are once again finding luster in life, sparked by a feeling of newness in mundane activities, viewed now from a toddler’s perspective of wonder and excitement. Sheen’s Luma collection, launched on September 12th 2022, is symbolic of such a transition. Luma, a name derived from lumen (or light) and luminous (full of or shedding light), stands out for its kaleidoscope of colors and gemstones, a significant departure from Sheen’s more understated past collections. Playing with colors and dimensions, the 18k gold collection is other worldly in its design. |
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Celebrity News
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Alexandra Daddario wears Boucheron at the 74th edition of Emmy Awards
On the occasion of the 74th edition of Emmy Awards, held on September 12th in Los Angeles, actress Alexandra Daddario chose to wear creations from Maison Boucheron. Alexandra Daddario, nominated for White Lotus for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series chose to wear the Plume de Paon pendant earrings, set with rose-cut diamonds, paved with diamonds, on pink gold, the Plume de Paon large ring, set with a rose-cut diamond, paved with diamonds, on pink gold, the Plume de Paon band, paved with diamonds, on pink gold. |
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Zendaya shines in BVLGARI at the 74th edition of Emmy Awards
Brand ambassador and award-winning actress, Zendaya shines in BVLGARI while attending the 74th Annual Emmy Award Show in Los Angeles where she is nominated for four awards including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, becoming the youngest-ever-two-time acting winner, as she claimed her second Drama Actress statuette for her turn on HBO’s acclaimed drama series Euphoria. She chose a High Jewelry Necklace in White Gold with over 17 carats of Diamonds which she paired with a High Jewelry Diamond ring and a pair of Diamond studs.
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Naomi Watts wears Buccellati at the 74th Primetime Emmys
For the 2022 edition of the 74th Primetime Emmys, Naomi Watts wore Italian jewelry Maison Buccellati on the red carpet. The noted actress, Naomi Watts, wore the Carlotta Necklace in 18k white gold set with 229 round brilliant-cut diamonds (12.3 cts), the Ghirlanda Earrings in 18k white gold set with 26 round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.91 ct) and the Cocktail Ring in 18k white gold set with one faceted sapphire (13.83 cts) and 182 round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.89 ct). |
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