Business has been booming for luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* this year, but it was the birth of his second daughter Phoebe that really put a smile on Scott Thompson’s face. Aside from his growing family, Scott has also been growing the celebrity fan base of Carat*, with pop stars Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Lily…
New Hong Kong trade show set to launch in 2016
International Jewellery Event Limited has announced the launch of a new Hong Kong trade show. The International Gem & Jewellery Festival will be a joint partnership between three prominent Hong Kong-based trade associations: Hong Kong Gold & Silver Ornament Worker and Merchants General Union, Hong Kong Gemstone Manufacturers Associations and Hong Kong Pearl Association. The…
Billionaire lifestyle of Hong Kong’s coloured diamonds collector
Hong Kong property tycoon, Joseph Lau, has snapped up two rare diamonds this week for his seven year old daughter, Josephine. Joseph Lau is now the proud owner of the record breaking auction jewel, the Blue Moon sold at Sotheby’s Geneva, and the 16.08ct fancy vivid pink diamond auctioned at Christie’s. The billionaire made his…
Strong demand for blue fancy colour diamonds in Q3 2015
As the diamond industry gears up for the holiday season, fancy colour diamond prices are holding steady, according to the Fancy Color Diamond Index. The Fancy Color Diamond Index states prices of these diamonds remained stable during the third quarter of 2015, at a time when white diamond prices showed declines of 6-10%. The best performing…
Christies to tour and auction 16.08ct fancy vivid pink diamond
Auction house Christie’s has announced it will be selling the largest cushion-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ever to be auctioned in November. The 16.08 stone will be showcased around the world on an international tour which will begin in October. The tour will start in Hong Kong, continuing to New York and London prior to…
Carat* London continues Asia expansion with new boutiques in Hong Kong and Shanghai
CARAT* London has announced the launch of two new boutiques at the luxury International Finance Centre Shopping Malls in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The new locations will showcase a refreshed CARAT* London store design in line with its dedication to ‘timeless glamour’. The brand currently has around 190 stockists in the UK, according to chief…
RJC teams with Signet for China industry push
Council uses event to inaugurate new CEO Ashish Deo into industry. The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), in collaboration with Signet Jewelers Ltd. has hosted a special outreach event in China as the Council seeks to enhance its representation in the region. The event, held close to the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, was also…
Carat* expands to 19 retail locations in Asia
Carat* London gains more high footfall retail locations in Hong Kong. Carat* London is growing its retail presence in Asia with key store openings in Hong Kong, Bangkok Shanghai, taking the total number of locations up to 19. Its most recent opening in Hong Kong shopping mall, Times Square, plants the brand firmly in one…
IJL presents Pavilion picks for 2014
Areas dedicated to Portugal, Ireland and Hong Kong to draw crowds. International Jewellery London (IJL) is continuing to secure brands from around the world that will present their wares at the Olympia showcase in August 2014. This year’s Design Gallery will feature Icelandic brand Aurum Jewellery, which plans to launch 12 collections at IJL in…
Lily & Lotty heads East to Hong Kong show
Brand taking part with IBB London and aims to push British roots. Silver and diamond jewellery brand Lily & Lotty is seeking to grow its international presence by taking part in the Hong Kong International Jewellery show in March. The brand, which offers gift-led products with price points below £100, expanded into the Australian market…
