European Union to focus on fashion and high-end industry

In the new EU Industrial Policy strategy, published on 10 October, the European Union announces its intention to focus on creative industries, such as the European fashion, high-end, and luxury industry. “Given their economic significance, it is important to ensure that adequate policies are in place at EU level that take into account these business … Read more

80 anniversary of Chanel’s Bijoux de Diamants collection feted with a special book

80th anniversary of the Chanel’s jewel collections is celebrated with an exclusive book   “Jewelry by Chanel“, published by Thames and Hudson, presents Gabrielle Chanel’s ‘Bijoux de Diamants’ jewelry creations and sheds light on one of the designer’s lesser known pursuits. The thome, wich includes numerous photographs and historical documents, encompasses the story of the … Read more

Baccarat is welcoming its first permanent artistic director

James Taffin de Givenchy, a nephew of Hubert de Givenchy and the owner of his own brand of jewelery called Taffin, became Baccarat’s first permanent creative director in charge with jewelry, luxury crystal lighting and decorative objects. “I want to bring Baccarat into the 21st century and see it lead the world of crystal,” James … Read more

Siberian Popigai Crater diamonds could turn the market upside down

The far north of Siberia is believed to have vast and untouched diamond reserves in a unexplored crater. The 100-kilometre (60-mile) Siberian Popigai Crater was formed by a huge asteroid 35 million years ago and is lying 2,000 kilometres from the main Trans-Siberian railway line. The deposit sits at the northern end of the border … Read more

LVMH stake in Hermes verdict to be revealed in early 2013

LVMH stake in Hermes to be examined by French watchdog AMF in early 2013   LVMH luxury conglomerate‘s stake-building in rival Hermes will be examined in early 2013, according to French markets watchdog AMF’s sanctions committee. The luxury scarves war dates from October 2010 when LVMH revealed that it build a stake of 14 percent … Read more

Tiffany Enchant – a key to unlock the enchanted garden

Tiffany Enchant unlocks the poetic spirit that flourishes in the garden Tiffany celebrates world’s greatest love stories since 1837 and has become a synonym for luxury and good taste. The world’s premier jeweler and America’s house of design launched a new collection based on the symmetrical and ornate patterns of traditional 19th-century garden gates. Tiffany … Read more