The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more

Formal Luxury Jewelry Trends for 2014

Jewelry has been the ultimate source of luxury for both men and women since the beginning of time. Jewelry pieces last forever and are often passed on to generations as heirloom pieces. This is why it is recommended to opt for timeless and classic styles of formal jewelry that will never go out of fashion. … Read more

The best of the British luxury industry in 2013. Walpole Awards for Excellence 2013

Walpole Awards for Excellence 2013 winners are… The Walpole British Luxury Awards for Excellence 2013 took place on Monday 18th November at Banqueting House in London. Walpole is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1990 to promote British luxury goods, and its annual event recognizes some of the British luxury industry’s most exciting and innovative brands … Read more

Luxury brands stay strong: Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands

Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands. The luxury sector.    Despite the fact that China’s GDP growth has slowed, luxury brands performed solidly in this year’s Best Global Brands ranking by Interbrand. Seven of this year’s 100 most valuable brands hail from the luxury sector, and each increased its brand value by five percent or more. The top … Read more

US$100m Antique Pavilion at the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair

  From 12 to 15 October, the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair will display more than US$100 million (S$120 million) worth of fine antique pieces at its Antique Pavilion, the first such showcase in Singapore. Some of these antique pieces date back more than a century, with the oldest being a Victorian diamond tiara … Read more

Show stopping pearl jewellery celebrated at the V&A Museum

Experience the beauty and allure of pearls.     Pearls have long been associated with wealth, royalty and glamour. This autumn London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Qatar Museums Authority explore the history of pearls from the early Roman Empire through to present day. The exhibition has dedicated areas for “Pearl fishing in the … Read more