Summary Drawing from my forty years in the gemstone and luxury trade, this review explores how “Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches” tells the story of hip hop through timepieces worn by Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Travis Scott. Edited by Leon Schäfers, Jeanette Lang, and Tobias Kargoll, it shows how provenance, design, and story elevate a […]
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Summary Houston jeweler Slater Jones, the diamond-eyed jeweler, wears a real 2-carat diamond prosthetic eye. As a result, after losing his vision to a parasitic infection, he transformed personal tragedy into art and worldwide attention. Jones now runs Jones Jewelry & Co., inspiring aspiring artisans with his craftsmanship and resilience. The Diamond-Eyed Jeweler’s Journey from
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Summary The CIBJO 2025 Technology Report provides a detailed analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) in the jewellery industry. Specifically, it explores AI’s benefits, potential pitfalls, ethical considerations, and how it can enhance productivity without diminishing artisanal craftsmanship. Additionally, companies integrating AI strategically can improve design, trend forecasting, manufacturing efficiency, and ethical sourcing while maintaining the
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Summary Actress Nathalie Kelley joins Pure Earth to create a Fairmined gold jewelry piece for the 2025 Pure Gold Auction, supporting mercury-free mining and women-led cooperatives in Peru’s Amazon. In doing so, she shows how ethical gold can protect both people and the planet. Introduction Actress and environmental advocate Nathalie Kelley has teamed up with
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Summary Anabela Chan’s Fruit Gems Collection transforms discarded fruits and vegetables into lab-grown gemstones. Each piece shows how design, science, and sustainability can work together to create beauty from waste. Introduction The Fruit Gems Collection by Anabela Chan redefines fine jewelry. Moreover, it turns food waste into gemstones, proving luxury can also protect the planet.For
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Summary The Nikon Small World 2026 Competition celebrates the beauty and precision of life as seen through the light microscope. The 2025 edition is now closed, and entries for the 2026 competition remain open until April 30 2026. Anyone interested in microscopy and photography can submit still images or time-lapse videos through the microscope. This
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Summary The FHH Certification, offered by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH), is the only internationally recognised credential for theoretical watchmaking knowledge. Covering three levels — Watch Advisor, Watch Specialist, and Watch Expert — it is globally accessible through digital exams. Over 15,000 participants have earned certification, boosting careers in retail, brand management, and
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Summary F.P.Journe Le Restaurant Geneva is a unique meeting of haute horlogerie and haute cuisine.Founded by François-Paul Journe, the master watchmaker, and Dominique Gauthier, the Michelin-starred chef, it redefines luxury dining in Geneva’s Rue du Rhône.Every detail reflects precision, passion, and craftsmanship — values that link the art of timekeeping and the art of cooking.
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Summary Sotheby’s Bespoke High Jewelry Service lets you design a jewel that tells your story.Each creation combines expert craftsmanship, rare gemstones, and centuries of heritage to deliver your own masterpiece. Sotheby’s Bespoke High Jewelry Service – Create Your Own Masterpiece Sotheby’s Bespoke High Jewelry Service transforms ideas into timeless jewels.With more than 280 years of
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Summary The Tudor Heart Pendant is a 16th-century gold jewel linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, discovered in 2019 in Warwickshire. Experts believe it celebrated the betrothal of Princess Mary to the French heir. The British Museum must raise £3.5 million by April 2026 to secure this treasure for the nation. Introduction The
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