Key Highlights The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) today marked a historic milestone in the development of India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM) with the commencement of construction at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The ceremony marks the transition of this long-cherished industry vision into the construction phase, bringing India’s ambition to establish a world-class, integrated…
Platinum Guild International (PGI) is abruptly preparing to withdraw from four major markets despite recently reporting rising demand for platinum jewellery, raising obvious questions about the rationale for the restructuring.
Enthusiast wristwatches and video game entertainment culture continue to make good bedfellows in 2026. For the second time, American Fossil has collaborated with the Minecraft universe on a set of limited-edition timepieces. I wrote about the first Fossil x Minecraft watch on aBlogtoWatch here in 2025. This time, Fossil comes back with three new Minecraft…
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ripley explore a new chapter for Hublot, Audemars Piguet’s latest venture into luxury jewelry, the 50th anniversary of the IWC Ingenieur, and much more. With Ariel away, the trio kicks things off with a discussion of Hublot’s evolving direction under former Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henry Bennahmias, including…
There is something refreshing about a relatively simple job done well, perhaps even beyond what could reasonably be expected. At $799, this Marvin Bathyscaphe Automatic Diver is not a cheap watch by any means, but the standard to which it is made is impressive. Perfect? Of course not. For a start, the presentation itself was…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (October 21, 2026) — JIS Fall 2026 welcomed over 11,000 jewelry professionals to the Miami Beach Convention Center October 16–19, marking a 12% year-over-year increase in attendance. The show brought together jewelry retailers, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond. The four-day show gave…
How do museum purchases shape collections along with artists’ careers? Join jeweler and enamelist Aaron Decker and Emily Banas, Associate Curator, Decorative Arts and Design at the RISD Museum, for a conversation about the philosophy and practical decisions behind acquiring contemporary jewelry. Drawing on acquisitions Banas has made for the museum, they will explore how…
The first exhibition to explore 500 years of British royal jewellery opens at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, in June 2027. Here is what to expect and how to book.
Gemstone rings can get wet, but not all of them are water-friendly! Some stones can handle a little water, while others need more care. Before washing your hands or jumping into the shower, it’s good to know what your ring can handle. It really depends on the type of gemstone, the metal, the finish, and…
La silhouette è quella inconfondibile del Luminor, ma lo sguardo attraversa l’orologio per seguirne la meccanica. Con il nuovo Tourbillon PAM01784, Panerai porta i suoi codici storici sul terreno dell’alta...
A lot of the fun of MING watches is the brand taking a feature or timepiece archetype that is common in the wristwatch collecting world and putting its own spin on it. That isn’t just an aesthetic journey. MING also likes to introduce ergonomic or functional enhancements, as well as adding its design DNA. That’s…
“Millésime” stands for the very best Yema can offer and the French watchmaker’s Millésime 2026 limited edition is this special universe-inspired timepiece, the Yema Spacegraf Heure Sidérale Tourbillon Volant Limited Edition. It pays tribute to the cradle of French watchmaking: the Besançon Observatory, built in 1878 specifically to allow the city’s watchmakers to set their…
Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's Friday Flicks video selection, including updates on current affairs and insights into the jewellery trade. This week, explore why consumers should be wary of products promoted by older AI influencers, step inside the billion-dollar world of fake luxury, and sit down for a conversation about watches with Jean-Claude Biver.
Howlite was first discovered in Nova Scotia in 1868 by Henry How, who originally named the mineral silicoboro-calcite. How’s discovery inspired the name howlite. Since then, Tick Canyon in Los Angeles County, northwest of Pasadena, has become a well-known source of this distinctive white mineral, often marked with black or brown veins. The Accidental Discovery of…
Alien eye fluorite is a rare variety of fluorite from Namibia known for its distinctive green colored, diamond-shaped centers surrounded by dark outer zones. These contrasting bands resemble alien eyes, giving the mineral its unusual name and making it a sought-after specimen among mineral collectors. Under ultraviolet (UV) light, alien eye fluorite can also fluoresce…
Il giaguaro, i fiori, il contrasto fra bianco e nero e le superfici scolpite dell’argento. Giovanni Raspini sviluppa l’Autunno/Inverno 2026 attraverso quattro collezioni, Blue Jaguar, Aura, Grand Perlage e Bouquet,...
I think it is safe to say that the new Maverick family is the most important collection of new wristwatches from Swiss brand Victorinox to debut in 2026. A grand assortment of Victorinox Maverick Quartz and Automatic models were recently released in a variety of colors and strap options. The Maverick name is hardly new…
In the five years since its introduction, the modern Tissot PRX collection has grown to become an integrated sports watch solution for nearly every taste. Available in a bevy of sizes, materials, complications, dial finishes, and movement options (along with a shockingly broad range of price points), the PRX has leveraged its mainstream popularity into…
Milan-based UNIMATIC has done exceedingly well with a business model that involves creating variety around a small set of core models. This is a blessing and a curse in some respects. The blessing is that only a few brands stumble upon satisfying, modular designs that can be interpreted and modified in various meaningful ways to provide…
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