New Yorkโs Diamond District is a glittering maze of possibilitiesโwhere stunning deals and savvy negotiations meet high-pressure sales and hidden risks. Is it a treasure trove for jewelry lovers or a shopping trap for the unprepared? Whether you’re hunting for the perfect engagement ring or a unique custom piece, knowing what to expect can make all the difference. Hereโs what you need to know before stepping onto 47th Street.
RX Japan is excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for the 12th International Jewellery Tokyo Autumn (IJT AUTUMN 2024), set to take place on October 23rd-25th at Pacifico Yokohama. This prestigious event, a highlight in the global jewellery industry calendar, will showcase around 810,000 exquisite jewellery items, including rare gemstones, coloured diamonds, pearls, luxury watches, and more.
On December 6th, Christieโs Rockefeller Center in Manhattan witnessed an extravagant showcase of luxury as the Magnificent Jewels auction unfolded. This event saw fervent bidding both in-person and over the phones, culminating in a remarkable total of $38,135,080. Impressively, 90% of the 152 lots available found buyers. The auction presented an exquisite collection of rare diamonds, significant colored stones, and distinguished jewels from renowned collections.
In the world of high-end custom jewelry, JM Gems, founded by the female entrepreneur Peggy Elias, has firmly established itself as a luxury firm known for its artistic brilliance and precision craftsmanship. For over a decade, JM Gems has been enchanting the world with its bespoke creations, capturing the hearts of jewelry lovers, celebrities, and even royals across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and now North America.
Pearls, once considered outdated and too traditional, have made a remarkable resurgence in the world of jewelry in recent years. Symbolizing wealth, prestige, and femininity, pearl jewels have transcended ages, fashions, and styles with unparalleled elegance. Constantly elevated by daring jewelers, pearls hold a special place in the history of jewelry. “The Pearl Odyssey” retraces the captivating story of pearls and their enduring tradition. Through a carefully curated selection of thirty outstanding pieces from esteemed private and heritage collections, alongside previously unseen projects and archival materials, visitors can explore the creativity and expertise developed around the world’s oldest jewel and delve into the science of pearls.
The 7th edition of the exhibition catering to professionals and enthusiasts of precious stones and jewelry is scheduled to commence from Thursday, November 2nd, to Sunday, November 5th, within the premises of Palexpo Hall 6, the same venue as the November 2022 edition. Occupying an expansive 14,000 square meters of exhibition space, this event strategically coincides with the significant autumn auctions and other activities during the Geneva Luxury Week. The event’s organizers are diligently crafting a novel layout, set to be unveiled in due course.
Hosted by Nadรจge Totah, the 6th Edition of GemGenรจve is proud to welcome new talented jewellery designers who will have the opportunity to exhibit their shining creations in a dedicated space. Their jewellery art offer a fascinating glimpse into a very different universe of ideas and inspirations, a world of innovation and ingenuity that highlights each creatorโs individuality. With very different styles and techniques, each designer draws inspiration from the mysteries of nature in order, as they explain, to create collections imbued with the powerful symbolism that has always been an essential element of jewels. All of these designs share a common focus: the meaning, message and role of the jewel, far beyond the purely ornamental, giving them a value that exceeds their intrinsic worth. Above all, the gemstone is and has always been a talisman to protect and invoke goodwill; a talisman to keep close to us at all times, reminding us to live in a harmony of body, heart and soul.
GENEVA, 23 AUGUST 2022 โ Itโs official! By popular demand from its exhibitors, GemGenรจve is holding a second, exceptional edition again this year in Geneva. โWe had initially planned to hold only one edition, in May 2022. Following calls from our exhibitors, weยดve decided to organize a second edition in autumn 2022 in Geneva, but this shouldnโt become standard practice in the futureโ, emphasizes Ronny Totah.
The 5th meeting of gemology and jewellery professionals and enthusiasts will therefore open its doors from Thursday, 3rd November to Sunday, 6th November in Palexpo, this time in Hall 6. It will coincide once again with the major autumnal auction sales of the Geneva Luxury Week.
