Messika’s Terre d’Instinct marks 20 years, targets US and SE Asia
Messika marks 20 years with high jewellery ‘Terre d’Instinct’, invoking African diamonds as it targets US and Southeast Asia growth—implications for provenance-led retailers.
Category: Luxury
Tiffany & Co.’s two LVMH watches signal haute‑horology push
Tiffany & Co. introduced two high‑jewelry timepieces at LVMH Watch Week 2026, marking a strategic push into haute horlogerie with consequences for US retailers and collectors.
De Beers London, GemFair launch artisanal diamonds: traceability test
De Beers London and GemFair unveil an artisanal‑mined diamond collection, prioritizing provenance and traceability — a strategic sourcing shift for retailers and investors.
Golden Globes 2026: Diamonds and Emeralds Fuel Quiet‑Luxury Demand
Red‑carpet focus on diamonds, emeralds and colorful gems at the 2026 Golden Globes signals a demand uptick for high‑jewellery and colored‑stone inventory among US retailers.
Emily Ratajkowski’s natural‑diamond resets signal quiet‑luxury shift
Inside look at Emily Ratajkowski’s reset natural‑diamond rings — a quiet‑luxury turn that highlights provenance and discreet, investable gemstone appeal.
Tiffany 40mm platinum chronograph €62,000 — US collector signal
Tiffany launches a 40 mm platinum chronograph with Tiffany Blue dial and El Primero 400 — 60-piece limited edition at €62,000, positioned for collectors and resale interest.
Fei Liu exits silver business for high jewellery — market signal
Fei Liu has closed his silver line to focus on high‑jewellery, bespoke commissions and art pieces — a strategic shift that alters inventory mix and margin focus.
Kim Kardashian $1.5M necklace at Paris trial raises security questions
Kim Kardashian wore an estimated $1.5M necklace among $8M of jewellery at her Paris robbery trial—spotlight on security, insurer exposure and loaned inventory risk.
De Beers publishes ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ book — a demand reset?
De Beers publishes ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ — a company history and strategic play to redefine diamonds’ social role, with implications for retailers and investors.
Four auction houses’ 2025 favorite lots – market signals for dealers
Officials at four auction houses name their favorite 2025 jewelry lots — a selection that signals provenance, quiet‑luxury demand and inventory risk for dealers.
Duchess of Rothesay’s sapphires in Scotland signal quiet‑luxury cue
Royal use of sapphires and diamonds in Scotland highlights demand for subdued, high‑quality coloured stones — a strategic cue for US luxury retailers and wholesalers.
Hublot’s Coal Blue Big Bangs push mineral tones — retailer appeal?
Hublot unveils a ‘coal blue’ mineral palette across Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang—titanium chronographs, Unico and HUB4700 calibres and diamond‑set tiers for retail margins.