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Hong Kong Show Reflects Slow Chinese Demand
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The timing of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & GemFair was unfortunate, coming amid a wave of anti-government demonstrations inthe city. But for many participants, the political tensions were masking thebigger issue: Chinese...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 24, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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LVMH Still Has Time for Baselworld
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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will participate in the2020 edition of Baselworld, as the exhibition works to revamp its program andtailor its format specifically to the luxury retailer. The current setup will continue at next year’s...
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Polished Markets
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Apr 29, 2019
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Breitling to Exit Baselworld Fair
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Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling will not return toBaselworld in 2020, and will instead focus on marketing through its ownplatform.Although the watch and jewelry exhibition proved successfulfor the company this year, the fair’s...
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Retail
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Apr 16, 2019
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LVMH Jewelry Sales Rise in First Quarter
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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton saw a jump in jewelry andwatch sales in the first quarter, led by a strong performance at Bulgari. Revenue for the category increased 9% to EUR 1.05 billion($1.18 billion) for the three months...
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Retail
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Apr 11, 2019
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Basel to Drop Prices by up to 30%
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Baselworld will reduce booth prices by 10% to 30% at next year’sshow and move diamond dealers to a more attractive location, organizers have confirmed. Management will reopen Hall 2, which was empty at the 2019show, and place...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 27, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Jury Still Out on Baselworld
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Gem and jewelry exhibitors gave mixed responses tochanges at the struggling Baselworld show, with many stillundecided as to whether they would return to the trade fair.Visitor traffic was relatively light throughout thesix-day event, which...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 26, 2019
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Anthony DeMarco
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Coronet Watch Wins Guinness Accolade
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Jeweler Coronet has achieved a new Guinness World Record for themost diamonds set on a watch, it said Friday. The watch, named Mudan, which is Chinese for peony —the “king of flowers” in Chinese culture — features 15,858...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 24, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Trade Braces for Smaller, Cheaper Baselworld
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Baselworld has reduced prices for diamond exhibitors by 10%to 15%, after rising costs had prompted companies to abandon the annual show. The move ensures its prices match those of the competing GemGenèvefair, a Baselworld...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 20, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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Baselworld Owner Gets New Chief
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MCH Group has appointed Bernd Stadlwieser CEO, as the Baselworld parent company works to reinvigorate interest in its annual fair. “[Stadlwieser] has a great deal of experience in sectors ofindustry that are of importance to us, as well as for...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 17, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Podcast: Scandal, Synthetics and No-Shows
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Whether it’s a blessing or curse, we’re certainly living in interesting times, and 2018 delivered a host of standout developments that will have a lasting impact on the diamond industry. In the latest Rapaport Diamond Podcast, the editorial...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 20, 2018
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Baselworld, SIHH Synchronize 2020 Dates
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Baselworld and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie inGeneva (SIHH) will take place back-to-back from 2020 in an attempt by theirorganizers to reinvigorate interest in the shows. SIHH, which is usually a January event, will instead runfrom April 26 to 29 in Geneva,...
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Watches
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Dec 19, 2018
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More Brands Quit Baselworld 2019
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Three watchmakers have reportedly statedtheir intention to leave Baselworld following Swatch Group’s exit from the Swissshow. Zurich-based Maurice Lacroix will not participate in the 2019 event, a Baselworld spokespersonconfirmed to Rapaport News. Corum and...
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Watches
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Oct 21, 2018
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Leah Meirovich
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Baselworld Looks to Reduce Prices
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Baselworldis proposing to lower prices for exhibitors and visitors in an attempt toreinvigorate the annual watch and jewelry show. “Expensescrossed the pain threshold for many people in past years,” Baselworld CEOMichel Loris-Melikoff said in a statement...
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Watches
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Sep 12, 2018
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CEO of Baselworld Owner MCH Resigns
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René Kamm has stepped down as CEO of MCH Group, the parentcompany of Baselworld, less than a week after Swatch Group said it would nolonger be attending the annual watch and jewelry show. Kamm (pictured) reached...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 05, 2018
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Watch Out, JCK: Swatch Just Left Baselworld
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The dramatic announcement that Swatch Group will not participate in the 2019 Baselworld exhibition was not surprising, despite its shock value. For some time now, exhibitors have expressed frustration with the...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 01, 2018
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Avi Krawitz
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Swatch Group Calls Time on Baselworld
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Swatch Group has quit Baselworld, arguing the watch andjewelry show is no longer relevant and its organizers are not interested inchanging it for the better.The Swiss group, whose 18 brands include Omega, Tissot andHarry...
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Watches
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Jul 30, 2018
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Baselworld Chief Resigns After 15 Years
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Sylvie Ritter has stepped down as managing director ofBaselworld, with Michel Loris-Melikoff set to succeed her, the event’s organizersaid. Ritter (pictured), who has been with show owner MCH Group for 26 years, has...
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Polished Markets
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May 27, 2018
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Rapaport News
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GemGenève Show Wins Industry Hearts and Minds
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Within 48hours of its Thursday opening, exhibitors were already hailing the GemGenève tradefair as a success.Words like “jolly,” “friendly” and “good vibe” peppered descriptions of the Geneva-based show, which welcomed 147 exhibitors spanning the...
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Polished Markets
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May 13, 2018
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Sonia Esther Soltani
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Elizabeth Hurley Bedazzles at Carat+
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The Carat+ show opened on Sunday, helping to raisesentiment in the Antwerp diamond market. Exhibitors noted busy visitor traffic on the opening day,which culminated in the Carat+ Night event, featuring actress Elizabeth Hurleyas the guest...
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Mining
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May 07, 2018
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Avi Krawitz
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High-End Slump Forces Layoffs at De Grisogono
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Swiss-based luxury jeweler De Grisogonoplans to cut up to 41 positions after a challenging high-end market resulted inpoor sales.“Despite considerable investments and allthe efforts of employees, [salesof high jewelry] have not reached anticipated levels,due in part to challenging conditions...
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Manufacturing
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Apr 11, 2018
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