Market News

Princess Haya crowns Sheikha Maitha, winner of Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge 2013

Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum won the prestigious Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge, Sheikha Maitha was a key member of the Desert Palm team which had impressed all week, coming to the final unbeaten and hot favourite for the trophy. In this thrilling final, Desert Palm narrowly defeated last year's winners Cartier 6.5-6. Sheikha Maitha received the trophy and her winners' prize from the patron of this event, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She expressed pleasure at winning the challenge at her debut participation in the event and she dedicated the trophy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the model and mentor for all. The Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge is held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

In daring operation Brussels airport and De Beers store in Paris diamonds were stolen

A few days ago large shipment of diamonds was stolen at Brussels airport as they were loaded on a plane to Zurich. According to initial reports, 50,000 carats of diamonds worth some €350 million ($468 million) were taken in the daring heist. The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) stated that the value of stolen diamonds is $50 million. Following this incident within 24 hours after the daring heist at Brussels airport, two armed thieves with handguns walked to the De Beers store in Paris concession in the upscale Printemps department store at around 6:45 pm, and demand that the two display cases be unlocked. After collecting their contents, they left by an employees staircase at the rear of the building. The loot is estimated at $4 million.

Frédérique Constant in a deal with world heart federation

Frédérique Constant recently announced that Inès Sastre, world-famous model, actress and UNICEF representative will be the brand’s Female Charity Ambassador for the next two years. In particular, Inès will play a major role in Frédérique Constant’s support of the World Heart Federation. Involved in heart related charities since 2009, Frédérique Constant is honored to be supporting the “Hearts of Children” campaign. One hundred watches will be produced and donated to the World Heart Federation member organizations to support their actions aimed at preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in women and children around the world.

Company News

Tiffany & Co. Launches Mom Locket in Arabic for Mother’s day

Tiffany & Co. designs jewelry to honor Mother’s Day with legendary style. This year the jeweler introduces, exclusively to the Middle East, a locket inscribed with ‘My Mother’ in Arabic. It is the first time Arabic inscriptions have been incorporated into Tiffany jewelry designs. The locket takes an elegant form with a beautifully contoured heart shape. Available in 18 carat yellow gold, its smooth, polished surface is charmingly engraved with the word Ummi. A most personal possession to show true appreciation on Mother’s Day, the locket’s opening also frames a miniature photograph, message or other tribute.

Damas launch 2013 Mother's Day Collection

Damas has revealed its 2013 Mother’s Day Collection featuring four limited edition pendants designed to show appreciation for the most important women in our lives our mothers. All the pieces feature the word “Ummi”, endearingly meaning ‘my mother’ in Arabic calligraphy, highlighted by a variety of designs.

Aastha opens a new jewellery lounge in United Arab Emirates

Aastha Jewellery Lounge, the first exclusive jewellery lounge opened in United Arab Emirates (UAE), was officially inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Abdulla ZayedSaqr Al Nahyan during a prestigious ceremony, hosted by Mr. Kamlesh Parekh the founder of AASTHA Jewellery Lounge. The ceremony was attended by high caliber VIP’s who were among the first to view AASTHA’s premium collection, designed by international designers.

Product Launch

Romain Jerome revealed the first pilot’s watch

Romain Jerome reveals its first pilot’s watch the Spacecraft. Stemming from the joint endeavors of Manuel Emch, Eric Giroud and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, this new timepiece features a complication with its own discreet charm, combined with a pure, restrained design. Space pilots of the world, prepare for lift-off! The Spacecraft will carry you off on an intergalactic mission to explore uncharted territories. In taking up this challenge, Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, chose to associate with two of the top names in the watch industry: Eric Giroud and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.

Omega revealed the Constellation Sedna

Sedna™ gold is the name Omega has given to a new alloy that stunningly blends three elements gold, copper and palladium. It is an 18K rose gold, meaning that it has a minimum gold content of 75%. Sedna™’s unique rose colour is a result, in part, of just the right proportion of copper its palladium content helps to ensure that the reddish hue of Sedna™ gold will be particularly long lasting. It takes its name from a trans-Neptunian object which astronomers called Sedna the same name as an Inuit goddess who is said to live at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean. The surface of the orbiting object has been described as one of the reddest in our Solar System.

Girard-Perregaux revealed the 1966 Collection

The models of Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 collection have a timeless appeal. This year, the magic continues with the latest watch featuring a date and a small second display at 9 o’clock. Behind its elegant simplicity lies a well thought out aesthetic and a tried and tested mechanism. The inspiration is classic yet expressive of its belonging to the modern world. With its pure lines, its elegance is revealed in the attention to detail. The aesthetic is softened by the case, curved dial and a slightly spherical sapphire glass. The pink gold 41mm-diameter case boasts a diamond polished sloping bezel which enhances its finesse. The applied hour markers which hem the dial have faceted ends to mark the slope. Under the foliate hands, the small second adopts a diamond-cut lattice which gives it depth, while the date sits opposite it at 3 o’clock.

Concord renewals the C1 BlackSpider Brilliant in pink gold

A rebirth for the C1 BlackSpider Brilliant in pink gold with dazzling diamonds studding its horological arachnid body parts. With mechanical hand wound Caliber C105, and a 72 hour power reserve, this dramatic predator clings firmly to the wrist by its black rubberized alligator strap with black top-stitching and a grip secured by 18K rose gold Concord deployment buckle.

Exhibitions & Events

The 10th Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition to kick off today, February 25, 2013

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will inaugurate the 10th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJ&WE) today, February 25, 2013. The six-day international exhibition, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), will run till March 3, showcasing some of the world's finest and most exclusive collections of jewellery and watches. This year's event features over 500 international and regional brands of premium jewellery and luxury watches. In addition to an impressive list of regular exhibitors, the 10th edition is hosting, for the first time, many new participants representing some of the world's leading names in the industry. The Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2013 will cover nearly 15,000 square metres area at the Doha Exhibitions Center, one of the finest and most modern exhibition venues in the world. The centre hosts over 30 major exhibitions annually. Qatari exhibitors participating in the six-day event include Ali Bin Ali Watches & Jewellery, Fifty One East, Amiri Gems, Al Fardan Jewellery, Blue Salon, Al Majed Jewellery, Al Muftah Jewellery, Makki Jewellery, Marzooq Al Shamlan, Paris Gallery, and Al-Zain, among many others. The show will feature top jewellery and watch brands of the world such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre Richard Mille, MontBlanc, Chopard, Graff, Vacheron Constantin, Damiani, Ladoire, Palmiero, Jacob & Co, Concord, Franc Vila, Century, Ebel, Giovanni Ferraris... the list covers almost every premium brand that has fascinated the elite the world over.

Celebrity News

Charlize Theron Wore Tiffany & Co. at the 63rd Berlinale International Film Festival

Charlize Theron wore tiffany metro three-row diamond bangle with white gold, tiffany metro five row diamond hinged bangle in white gold and tiffany metro diamond bangle in white gold and tiffany jazz diamond bracelet in platinum to the Cinema for Peace Gala at the 63rd Berlinale International Film Festival on February 9th 2013.

Mélanie Laurent wore Dior Joaillerie at 63rd International film festival in berlin

Mélanie Laurent wore the Cygne Blanc earrings in white gold & diamonds and the My Dior ring in white gold & diamonds by Dior Fine Jewellery at 63rd International film festival in berlin. At “Night Train to Lisbon” premiere.

Jessica Chastain looks Stunning in Diamond Earrings by Harry Winston

Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), looked simply stunning in diamond round Wire Earrings with Pink Accent, Set in Platinum by Harry Winston. The actress was attending the 2013 Writers Guild Awards L.A. ceremony at Los Angeles, California.

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