Tiffany & Co., the world’s premier jeweller and America’s house of design, has opened its regional headquarters in Dubai. The new headquarter will oversee business development in the Middle East, Gulf countries, East and Central Europe, Africa, Turkey and India, placing emerging markets at the centre of Tiffany’s globalisation strategy. Tiffany is also bringing its 174-year-old rich history of the finest jewellery to the region. Laurent Cathala, Tiffany Vice-President for Emerging Markets, talked to AWJ about future strategies. Excerpts: read more...

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the region’s leading timepiece retailer has opened its second retail outlet at the iconic Burl Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Present during the official opening were the Senior Management representative from Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Burj Al Arab hotel. read more...

OMEGA, the Swiss maker of prestige watches, and The PGA of America, today announced a far-reaching strategic marketing and sponsorship agreement that will carry through 2016. read more...

For the 13th consecutive year, Sir Elton John and David Furnish opened the doors of their splendid Old Windsor home for the legendary White Tie & Tiara Ball, organized in partnership with Chopard. read more...

Following the opening in the last two months of boutiques in the centre of Place Vendome in Paris, Madison Avenue in New York, Beverly Hills, Bal Harbour in Miami, and Ginza in Japan, Hublot continues its expansion into the world's most prestigious locations with the opening of its 36th boutique at 31 New Bond Street in London with Time Products. read more...

Jaeger-LeCoultre is proudly announced the internationally renowned designer Georges Chakra as a Friend of the Brand. Along with business partner Jocelyne Abdel Malak, Georges Chakra is co-founder of Onna Group owner of the brand today. read more...

Following the launch of A. Lange & Sohne boutiques in Dresden, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, the exclusive German watch brand has now opened its fifth boutique, in Hong Kong. As of June, watch connoisseurs in the metropolitan area, as well as neighbouring Mainland China, can experience the works of art bearing the quality seal “Made in Germany” in Asia’s major luxury hub read more...

For the second year in a row, Piaget partnered with amfAR to present the Inspiration Gala in New York. The black tie affair, held at the Museum of Modern Art, honored Oscar-nominated actor and artist, James Franco, and beloved fashion designer and ‘Project Runway’ star, Michael Kors. Franco received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his humanitarian work and contributions to men’s style. read more...

Tiffany & Co. has announced the appointment of Patrick F. McGuiness as senior vice president and chief financial officer. McGuiness, 45, joined Tiffany in 1990. He was promoted to senior vice president - finance in 2007, responsible for Tiffany's worldwide financial functions. read more...

On 22 June 2011, DeWitt has celebrated the Grand Opening of its first boutique in Hong Kong. Located in the Elements, at Kowloon Station, this boutique gives to the brand a new opportunity to be closer to its Chinese clientele. This opening was accompanied by the launch of the latest Golden Afternoon ladies collection. read more...

collection undertaken in 2010, Blancpain is now presenting a single-pusher chronograph with complete calendar and moon phases. This model in the Villeret collection is equipped with Calibre 66CM8, a movement that emerged only recently from the workshops and was built on two principles: ensuring optimal user friendliness and preserving the understated elegance of the watch of which it will become the beating heart. read more...

The Manero range, produced by the Carl F. Bucherer is a timepiece that skillfully combines elegant simplicity and practical functionality: the appeal of the Manero BigDate Power lies not only in its classic design but also in its integrated power reserve indication. read more...

Once again, Frederique Constant will take part in the "ONLY WATCH 2011" auction to be held in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 22 September 2011, under the high patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. Participating for the third year, Frederique Constant will be donating a ‘Unique Family Set of Unique Pieces’ read more...

GRAHAM LONDON has introduced the latest version of GRAHAM's Chronofighter Oversize Diver. This timepiece features: 47 mm steel with black PVD case, chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes counter), date at 7 o'clock, helium escape valve hours, minutes, seconds, Calibre G1734, read more...

With the start of summer, Richard Mille presents a new edition of the RM 028 divers’ watch, the RM 028 Saint-Tropez. The new timepiece comes as a limited edition of just 10 pieces, its blue-and-white colour palette recal¬ling Saint-Tropez’ glamorous destination and the French Riviera read more...

Stephen Webster has introduced the latest addition to what has become an exciting annual collaboration between Stephen Webster and Swarovski - the ultimate must-have accessory, the fabulously quirky ‘Astro Ball Pendants’. read more...

Pomellato has introduced the new bracelet for jet-setters and holiday-makers this summer, a miniature steam train in rose gold, complete with 8 carriages to carry all friends, family, luggage and holiday shopping. read more...

This spring – summer 2011, GUESS Jewellery infuses a new twist on slip knot bracelets. Each Beaded bracelet is adorned with popular signature charms dangling delicately. Motifs of hearts, flowers, locks and keys come in a variety of plating colors with some having fine crystal detail, adding a hint of sparkle read more...

Bentley Motors’ Supersports has joined the Tibaldi for Bentley Continental Collection. As interpreted by Tibaldi, the TIBALDI FOR BENTLEY SUPERSPORTS pens lose nothing in translation. read more...

eeply disheartened by the disagreement in position between the consuming countries and African producers at KP Intersessional at Kinshasa. The decision affects the livelihood of millions in India who are involved with the diamond industry in different capacities. read more...

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