LVMH Group collaborates with Prada and Richemont to develop the Aura Blockchain Consortium; Gem & Jewellery Industry at the forefront in fight against Covid-19

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LVMH Group collaborates with Prada and Richemont to develop the Aura Blockchain Consortium

The LVMH Group has joined forces with two other major luxury names, Prada and Richemont, to develop the Aura Blockchain Consortium, the world’s first global luxury blockchain. This unprecedented collaboration between competitors represents a single, innovative solution to shared challenges such as communicating information on authenticity, responsible sourcing and sustainability in a secure, digital format. The objective is to provide consumers with a high level of transparency and traceability throughout the lifecycle of a product. The Aura Blockchain Consortium was born from a vision that collaboration with the competition can coexist for the greater good. It is the first initiative led by luxury Maisons going beyond traditional frontiers to become a technological hub for brands.

Gem & Jewellery Industry at the forefront in fight against Covid-19

In wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, almost all countries, including India, are still grappling with the subsequent second and the third waves of the deadly pandemic. Last year, during the first 45-day lockdown, GJEPC, in an endeavour to manage the situation, contributed Rs.21 crore to PM CARES Fund to support the country’s efforts to combat the pandemic and provide relief measures. The Council also contributed a substantial amount to help the industry’s daily wage workers impacted by Covid-19. The GJEPC continued its charitable work in the fight against Covid-19 by offering financial assistance (through the Surat Diamond Association) to the SDA-Diamond Hospital & Medical Research Center for purchasing medical equipment for an isolation ward. The financial aid has enabled the hospital to acquire ventilators, ICU beds, and multi-parameter patient monitors among other equipment.

Company News

HH Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum announces first ever pop-up at Christie's

Sana Al Maktoum Fine Jewellery has announced its first ever pop-up event in collaboration with Christie’s Dubai. From 5th to 12th May 2021, the Christie’s gallery in DIFC will exhibit Sheikha Sana’s ‘My Treasure’ collection – a selection of 13 unique jewellery pieces. This will be the first time the collection will be open for public viewing in collaboration with Christie’s. The pieces from the collection feature ethically sourced diamonds, alongside pink, yellow, or blue sapphires, and encased in 18-carat white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold and carry the ‘Sana Al Maktoum’ signature, thereby enabling the buyer to own a piece of royalty.

Perpétuel partners with Krayon to produce 15 Limited Edition timepieces inspired by the Mystical Desert

Perpétuel has collaborated with Krayon to become the exclusive global retailer of a 15 limited edition timepieces inspired by the mystical desert. The uniquely curated 15 limited edition timepieces for Perpétuel will become part of the Krayon’s ‘Anywhere’ collection and is set to feature steel cases, a first ever for the brand, matched with Eastern Arabic numerals on the dial. The color tones of rusty amber are to shade the strap, inspired by the mystical desert sunsets of the Middle East and set as a perfect match with a predominantly black dial, making it the perfect piece to be worn from day into night. Made available by appointment only and through Perpétuel, the watch will be delivered December 2021.

Product Launch

Boucheron unveils a brand new stone in its Serpent Bohème collection, AQUAPRASE

Created in 1968, over the years Serpent Bohème has become a classic in the Boucheron repertoire, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Maison's workshops. This summer, for the first time in the history of jewelry, Maison Boucheron introduces aquaprase on rings, necklaces, earrings and bangles. First discovered in 2015 in Zimbabwe, this translucent natural stone was named after its blue-green color, bestowing every piece with a gentle vibration. With panache and style, Serpent Bohème has never been so free.

Richard Mille presents the new RM 07-01 Racing Red for FIA WEC

The Richard Mille Racing Team launches its second-ever racing campaign in Belgium or rather, at the storied Spa-Francorchamps circuit. With its all-female trio of Beitske Visser, Sophia Flörsch and Tatiana Calderón, the team sponsored by the eponymous watch brand is sure to garner plenty of attention as it makes its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut in LMP2. To celebrate the team’s first appearance at this high temple of endurance racing, Richard Mille will introduce the RM 07-01 Racing Red, a limited edition of just 50 watches. This sporty version of the emblematic RM 07-01 features the signature red of ‘Roxy’, the Oreca-Gibson #1 car crewed by Beitske Visser, Sophia Flörsch and Tatiana Calderón, with all the much-vaunted attributes of the famous classic. Among them is the in-house Calibre CRMA2, an automatic skeletonised movement. The major innovation for this new collection is its fiery red case made of Carbon TPT® and Quartz TPT®.

Bell & Ross launches BR 03-92 DIVER MILITARY

With its olive drab tone, the BR 03-92 DIVER MILITARY mirrors the color of the military uniform of these men for whom discretion is the ultimate priority while in mission, and makes it a superbly camouflaged watch. Staying faithful to the military technical specifications, the olive drab dial is perfectly readable both day and night thanks to a photo luminescent coating that allows immediate reading of the time. While the sapphire crystal is scratch-resistant and the movement is highly-precised, the sober design is equipped with a black matte ceramic case. Made entirely from ceramic, the BR 03-92 DIVER MILITARY is lightweight, high-performant and virtually, unscratchable. Reminiscent of the anti-reflective finish used on aircraft instrument panels, this new model is perfectly in tune with the aeronautical codes so crucial to the Bell & Ross philosophy.

Romain Gauthier announces two final limited editions of Logical One

Romain Gauthier has officially announced two final limited editions of its most iconic caliber, Logical One. Revealed to the public in 2013, Logical One is the iconic model that propelled the brand to the rank of recognized Swiss Haute Horlogerie brands. It brilliantly won the GPHG men's complication award thanks to its “chain-and-fusee” constant-force mechanism. Only 20 pieces in white gold and 20 pieces in titanium will be produced through 2023, identifiable with a baguette diamond and numbered "N°X/20". To reinforce the exclusivity of these two editions, the brand is pleased to introduce the historical porcelain as a custom possibilty for the dials. All the Logical One timepieces, including special requests, unique pieces, will be considered as part of these final editions.

Louis Erard releases Excellence Guilloché Main

The 3D checked pattern catches the eye like a trompe-l'oeil: an unusual pattern on this type of finish, somewhat breaking the codes of the hand-guilloché dial. It resembles a contemporary interpretation of the marble parquet of a Venetian High Renaissance palace, crossed with an engraving by M.C. Escher. The dials are made piece by piece by hand guilloché, one of the most traditional artistic craftworks of all. It is one of the rarer artistic craftworks that can be traced back through the entire history of watchmaking and continues to this day. In reality, it is the work of a goldsmith, where every motion of the hand counts, every gesture is the result of countless hours of work and exercises, the finished dial just a step. Like a pianist unfolding his concertos in a life of rehearsals and scales. The timepiece is limited edition of 99 pieces.

KUDOKE x 10tenlabs start partnership with "Red Dunes" Edition

Inspired by the infamous red dunes present in parts of the Arabian Peninsula and combining the inspiring artistry and craftsmanship of independent watchmaker Stefan Kudoke, 10tenlabs® and Kudoke present the Kudoke 2 Red Dunes Limited Edition, a one-off exclusive 10 pieces limited edition for the Middle East region celebrating the partnership and appointment of 10tenLabs® as Kudoke’s official distributor and retailer for the Middle East region. The KUDOKE 2 Red Dunes Edition is a unique timepiece curated with attention to detail and adds a lustrous oxydred frosted dial, which represents the vibrant color of the red dune sands when sun rays hit it.

Introducing Delma Cayman Field

Delma has introduced a new sports watch with features to perform in all environments. The Cayman Field aspires to travel to remote destinations on land with style and reliability. The tradition of field watches, established with a demand for legibility and strength motivated this timeless series. Extreme functionality of the new edition is apparent with bold luminous numerals set against a solid black dial. A red 24-hour track makes military time easy to register and adds a compelling design element. The Cayman Field features bright luminous indexes and hands in C3 SuperLuminova to clearly display time during high pace daytime activities and extreme nighttime treks. A luminous point on the unidirectional bezel and date at 3 o’clock printed in white on a black disc ensures activity durations are easily trackable.

U-BOAT launches two special edition watches for Florence and Rome

Two creations, pride of goldsmith mastery in 925 aged silver, which recall Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance and Rome, the Capital of Italy, through a fine chiselling work that fills the sides of the two cases with harmonious bas-reliefs representing the main monuments of the two cities. Both creations boast a silver hand-chiselled bezel, combined with a sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment, cover a metal dial made up of two layers, of which the top is opaque black with laser-cut indexes and numbers and with painted and brushed metal spheres. Inside the 45 mm case, a mechanical movement with customizations to U-BOAT specifications is sealed through a closed screw back, also personalized with Michelangelo's David in the Florentine version and with the Capitoline Wolf in the Roman one.

Introducing the Ruby Hilal Collection by Fabergé

In celebration of Eid al-Fitr on the 12th May, Fabergé has introduced the latest additions to their Colours of Love ‘Hilal’ collection. Comprising pendant, earrings and ring, this capsule collection has been named Hilal, Arabic for crescent moon. The most recent additions to the Hilal capsule collection have been handcrafted from 18k rose gold with Fabergé’s iconic decorative fluting. Each crescent moon is complemented by enchanting pavé set diamonds and a beautiful star featuring a Gemfields ruby, responsibly sourced from the Montepuez mine in Mozambique. The crescent moon and its constant companion, the star, have always held a certain ethereal allure; both have been spiritually relevant across faiths and cultures throughout the ages.

Celebrity News

Laura Pausini wears Bvlgari to 93rd Annual Academy Awards

Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe 2021 winner Laura Pausini offering a special sneak peek at the brand’s 2021 high jewelry collection, Magnifica, launching this summer. The Italian singer chose a pairs of High Jewelry earrings in platinum with 2 octagonal emeralds and diamonds paired with High Jewelry ring in platinum with 1 emerald-cut diamond and pavé-set diamonds.

Doja Cat wears Messika Jewelry

On April 27th, 2021, American singer Doja Cat, shone in Messika jewelry. She dazzled in the Exotic Charm Earrings and Exotic Charm Cuff from the Kate Moss High Jewelry Collection. The rapper also wore the enchanting Diamond Wave Ring to complete the look.

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