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Watches of Switzerland reports increase in H1 revenue, profit

Watches of Switzerland has reported an increase in revenue and profit in the first half of the year. The London-listed group made revenue of 765 million pounds in the six months to October 30, up 31 percent from the prior year, or up 23 percent at constant exchange rates. It said it experienced continued strong demand across its luxury watches...

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Watches of Switzerland Q1 revenue up, but warns of potential challenges in H2

Watches of Switzerland has reported revenue of 391 million pounds in the first quarter ended July 31, up 25 percent at constant currency and up 31 percent at reported rates. Luxury watches revenue was up 32 percent to 342 million pounds, while luxury jewellery revenue grew 36 percent to 27 million pounds. Breaking it down by geography, revenue...

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Pandora posts record Q1 revenue, ups FY sales outlook despite ongoing uncertainty

Danish jewellery giant Pandora has reported record revenue in the first quarter of the year and upped its full-year sales guidance despite warning of ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Pandora’s revenue in the quarter came in at 5.7 billion Danish krone (765 million euro), up 21 percent on an organic basis...

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FW22 Jewelry Trends: crystal and Lucite necklaces, body jewelry, earrings and more

Using crystal as a cost effective way to emulate diamonds dates back to the late 19th century. Daniel Swarovski is credited with inventing a machine to create precision-cut, premium-quality lead glass crystals using a composition of sand, quartz, and other minerals. Lucite jewelry is made from acrylic resin and was created by DuPont in 1937....

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FW22 Jewelry Trends: Oversized Pearls

Pearls are known to be one of the best-loved gems of all time. They can be natural or cultured. Cultured pearls are the result of the deliberate insertion of a bead or piece of tissue that the mollusk coats with nacre (mother of pearl). In the modern era, Coco Chanel was renowned for accessorizing with multiple strings of pearls. It was a look...

How Myanmar "conflict rubies" could end up in your Christmas stocking

During the holiday season the gift of jewelry is given as a symbol of love and celebration. Precious stones in exquisite settings are slipped into satin-lined branded boxes, and purchased by well-intentioned consumers to present to their loved ones. Rubies from Myanmar are thought to be the finest in the world but the origin of these gems often...

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Cos launches new jewelry collection featuring recycled silver

Swedish fashion brand Cos—which is known for its minimalist styles and commitment to ethical fashion—has launched a new collection of sustainable jewelry as one of its latest endeavors towards a more environmentally responsible future in fashion. According to an announcement from the H&M-owned brand, this is its first collection featuring...

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Meet Studs: The NYC- based jewelry retailer reimagining the piercing experience

Los Angeles - In an era where direct-to-consumer brands have become increasingly popular with shopping malls and brick-and-mortar locations working to market themselves for the digital consumer, Studs—a piercing and jewelry retail experience and brand—has launched for today’s shopping experience. Creating a safe, high-quality piercing experience...

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IED and the Lucerne School of Art and Design exhibit at Milan Jewelry Week

The European Institute of Design (Istituto Europeo di Design or IED) has always been involved in promoting the culture of jewelry design through spreading research, aesthetics and creativity as well as supporting young designers. It is with this spirit that IED is presenting a varied program during Milan Jewelry Week from a goldsmith’s workshop...

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Video: Anuel AA shows off his insane jewelry collection

Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA got his first chain for 10K dollars after his first two songs hit it big and his jewelry collection has only grown since then. Check out some of Anuel's most prized pieces, from the 20K dollars Gucci link he got after getting out of prison to his Jesus Christ and Devil pendant and chain he got for 80K dollars....

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Gucci taps Florence Welch for jewelry campaign

Since Gucci announced it would enter the fine jewelry market last November, many have been waiting with bated breath to see what Creative Director Alessandro Michele would come up with. Now the debut collection has finally been unveiled and Michele’s longtime friend, singer Florence Welch from British band Florence + the Machine, has been chosen...

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Gucci to enter fine jewelry market in 2019

Gucci will start selling fine jewelry from June or July next year, Kering’s CEO François-Henri Pinault told French newspaper Le Figaro in an interview published today. Set to be made in Italy, the collection will include 200 pieces featuring many different stones. “Alessandro Michele’s extraordinarily rich and unique universe reflects the spirit...