Kering Buys 20% of Raselli Franco — Is €115M the Opening Move?
Kering commits €115M for an initial 20% stake in Raselli Franco, securing manufacturing clout and sustainable sourcing for jewelry growth.
Category: Luxury
Laopu Gold’s $17.3B Surge: Is Chinese Filigree Rewriting Luxury?
Laopu Gold’s filigree gold sold at fixed premium drove $17.3B H1 2025 revenue; >90% resale retention and controlled boutique expansion — a luxury pivot U.S. buyers should watch.
Patek Philippe Cubitus: Grey-Market Prices Reach 3x Retail – Why?
Patek Philippe’s Cubitus case pushed grey-market prices to ~3x retail in 2025 — a clear signal for sculptural designs and resale premiums.
Georgina’s 30ct Diamond Tops 2025 Viral Rings — Worth Buying?
Five celebrity engagement rings—led by a 30ct natural diamond estimated at Rs45 crore—reshaped 2025’s luxury jewellery and resale demand.
Tiffany & Co.’s Watch Debut in India — Can Gifts Drive Growth?
Tiffany & Co. unveils Swiss-made Eternity and HardWear watches in India. Gift-led, high-jewellery push set to lift basket sizes and deepen boutique traffic.
Gisele Wears Vivara Gold Knit Look — Will It Lift Brand Value?
Gisele Bündchen lit up Vivara’s Dec.18 event in a gold knit look—loaned high-jewelry with vitreous luster. A market signal for Vivara’s desirability and resale.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Diamonds: Which Pieces Are True Investments?
A tactile roundup of Gwyneth Paltrow’s diamonds—from a 1999 Winston choker to 2020 Bulgari—spotlighting provenance, carat counts and resale appeal for US dealers.
Kering’s €115M 20% Stake in Raselli Franco — Strategic Move?
Kering buys 20% of Raselli Franco for €115M, a staged path to full ownership by 2032 — secures rare in‑house manufacturing and long-term jewelry growth.
Bulgari Names Laura Burdese CEO, Effective July 2026 — Why It Matters?
LVMH veteran Laura Burdese takes helm at Bulgari on July 1, 2026 — continuity that preserves the maison’s premium positioning, Italian craft and retail upside.
Cartier Cafayate Necklace: Two Fiery Opals — Market Signal?
Cartier’s Cafayate necklace centers two fiery opals set among Umba sapphires. Hand-finished in Paris; rare, craft-led piece with collector appeal.
Sutton Stracke: Bel‑Air Burglary Tops Nearly $1M — What’s Missing?
RHOBH’s Sutton Stracke reports nearly $1M in luxury handbags and jewelry stolen from her Bel‑Air closet — a high‑value loss with resale and insurance implications.
V&A x Al Thani: Dynastic Jewels — Is the 57.31 ct Star on Display?
Hôtel de la Marine stages V&A & Al Thani’s ‘Dynastic Jewels’ — 100+ royal pieces, including the 57.31 ct Star of Golconda. A must-see for provenance-driven collectors.