Hulchi Belluni – A diva on a world tour diamond chandelier

Italian Belgian jewellery brand Hulchi Belluni has brought to Switzerland’s Baselworld 2012 a chandelier with diamonds – an exclusive design for Claeys Lighting by Roel Haagmans. “Marilyn”, a modern interpretation of the classical model of the bag chandelier, is designed by Martin Hul and inspired by Feng Shui and the five essential elements of nature. … Read more

Fairtrade and Fairmined gold, world’s first independent ethical certification system for gold, celebrates its first birthday

What’s more valuable than gold? First Fairtrade and Fairmined gold is celebrating its first anniversary. The Fairtrade Foundation, which certifies the gold, has announced that 350kg per year of gold will soon be available to jewellers, with more to follow. In the first year of trading, four gold mining organisations have become certified and an … Read more

Baccarat: jewellery to become a real gateway to the brand

French company Baccarat presented at Baselworld 2012 two themes: L’illustre, inspired by 18th century boudoirs, and Riviera – a summer collection based on a new colour: indigo blue. The collection primarily includes items made from silver mounts − chokers, cuffs or even rope necklaces decorated with butterflies and inspired by one of Baccarat’s flagship collections. … Read more

MB&F. To the universe of Legacy Machines

Max Büsser of MB&F, one of the leading independent watchmakers of the presence, brought to BASELWORLD 2012 the latest Horological Machine – HM4 – and Legacy Machine 1. The HM4 RT version of the Horological Machine is a limited edition of 18 pieces in red gold and titanium – making it a most luxurious variation … Read more

Longines – title sponsor of the showjumping extravaganza Longines Hong Kong Masters

Hong Kong Masters Signs up Longines as Title Sponsor Luxury Swiss watchmaker Longines has been announced as the title sponsor of the Hong Kong Masters showjumping event. Under terms of the agreement the inaugural event, which is set to take place in Hong Kong on 28th February 2013, will be officially known as the Longines … Read more

Chopard Classic Manufactum with in-house movement

Chopard’s Classic Manufactum – An “in-house” movement for an ageless timepiece Chopard introduces new manufacture calibre Chopard launched its third in-house developed movement to be produced by Fleurier Ebauches. The integrated chronograph calibre is based on the Chrono One movement, a high quality in-house developed calibre, which is now being produced in series in a … Read more