De Beers, Swarovski flagships open in Tokyo
Tokyo—De Beers and Swarovski both opened flagship stores in Tokyo this week in an attempt to gain a better foothold in the lucrative but crowded Japanese luxury market.
Goldman near deal for Tiffany Tokyo property
On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is in the process of closing a $318 million deal to purchase Tiffany & Co.'s flagship property in the Ginza district of...
IJT returns with 'Watch World' pavilion
Tokyo—The International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) show, Japan's biggest jewelry trade fair, will make its return to the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in 2008, featuring a newly established...
IJT to feature 'Watch World'
Tokyo—The 19th annual International Jewellery Tokyo show, to be held from Jan. 23-26, 2008, at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center, will include a new exhibit dedicated solely to watches.
IJT breaks attendance records
Tokyo—International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT), Japan's largest jewelry trade show, broke attendance records this year, with 1,646 exhibitors from 36 countries and 37,812 visitors at the Jan. 23-26...
Rio Tinto pink tender underway
Antwerp, Belgium--The 24th annual Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender got underway last week in Australia, and will continue through Oct. 2 in cities all around the globe.
Rio Tinto pink tender underway
Antwerp, Belgium—The 24th annual Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender got underway last week in Australia, and will continue through Oct. 2 in cities all around the globe.
'Star Trek'-styled watches flash digitally coded time
Tokyoflash Japan, a small wrist-wear design company, creates "futuristic and original" timepieces that have become popular with geeks as well as young kids, the International Herald Tribune reported.
Swatch Group is the latest in rush for megastores
The Swatch Group is opening a megastore in Tokyo, joining the likes of other luxury and fashion companies such as Bottega Veneta, Bulgari and Gucci, who have also opened large stores in Japan over the...
IJT launches online 'e-guidebook'
Tokyo—Visitors to the upcoming International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) show, to be held in late January 2008, will now have the opportunity to plan their time beforehand through IJT's new online...
Aaron Basha opens Tokyo boutique
New York—Aaron Basha has announced the opening of its newest boutique in the Tokyo Midtown Galleria—an upscale retail destination in Tokyo's Roppongi district—making it the...
James Bond, space watches from Omega up for auction (Update 1)
The "Planet Ocean" watch that Daniel Craig, the latest actor to play James Bond, wore in the film Casino Royale is one of 300 timepieces that Swiss watchmaker Omega is offering at Antiquorum...
Bulgari opens Ginza Tower
Ginza, a luxury shopping district in Tokyo, is now home to the worlds largest Bulgari. The luxury jewelry store, which opened Monday, is located at 2-7-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku and includes 940-square...
International Jewellery Kobe ends with solid results
Kobe, Japan—Organizers of this year's International Jewellery Kobe (IJK 2008) have announced solid business results for the show held last month.
Largest natural blue sapphire for sale
New York— "You have to not only be wealthy to own this, you have to be lucky to have the opportunity to purchase it," says gem cutter Michael Arnstein of the Natural Sapphire Co., which is...
Sarah Ho designs piece for Swarovski's Runway Rocks
London—Sarah Ho, founder of SHO Fine Jewellery, has been commissioned to design a piece for Swarovski's Runway Rocks collection and Past Forward event, which will travel to Beijing, Moscow and...
GIA LabDirect opens in Tokyo
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that the AGT Gem Laboratory in Tokyo has begun operations as a GIA LabDirect consolidator this week.
Sotheby's Geneva sets 'Magnificent Jewels' sale
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its annual "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva at the Beau-Rivage Hotel on Nov. 15.
E-guidebook to help visitors navigate IJK
Kobe, Japan—Exhibitors from more than 20 countries will converge at the 12th International Jewellery Kobe (IJK), to be held this year from May 15-17 at the Kobe International Exhibition Center...
First domestic Rolex store to open at South Coast Plaza
In March 2008, the first domestic Rolex flagship store is opening in South Coast Plaza located in Orange Countys city of Costa Mesa. The store named Rolex Presented by Baron and Leeds will resemble...