JCK Take 3: Swiss Watch Exports, De Beers Production, Namibia Mines Face Pressure
Swiss Watch Exports Jump 12% in September as U.S. Shipments Surge
Swiss watch exports accelerated in September, rising 11.7% year over year to 2.23...
Sotheby’s to Auction $9M Collection of Single-Owner Watches
Sotheby’s will offer a collection of 30 high-end watches—nearly all of which were retained by their original owners since purchase—at auction...
H. Moser Teams With Saquon Barkley on Limited-Edition Tourbillon
H. Moser & Cie. has teamed with NFL star Saquon Barkley on a limited-edition version of its Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton,...
Rare $3M Patek Philippe to Lead Potential Record-Value U.S. Watch Sale
Phillips is preparing what it calls the highest-value watch auction ever assembled in the United States, with a rare pink gold Patek Philippe...
Richemont, Signet Reported in Talks to Join De Beers Bid
Luxury powerhouse Richemont and U.S. jewelry retail giant Signet Jewelers are in talks to join the consortium seeking to acquire De Beers from Anglo...
JCK Take 5: New Plumb Club Members, Indian Exports Rise, Personnel Moves
Plumb Club Adds New Members
The Plumb Club has added Fenix Diamonds, Kim International, and Jewelry Innovations to its membership, bringing the...
Bloomberg: Botswana Nears Deal to Raise De Beers Stake to 25%
Botswana is nearing an agreement that would increase its ownership stake in De Beers from 15% to about 25%, potentially clearing one of the last...
Classic Solitaires Surge as Engagement Ring Shoppers Plan Earlier, Research More
Consumers are increasingly favoring classic engagement ring styles and taking a more deliberate approach to shopping, according to a new survey from...
De Beers Recruits Botswanan Olympian and Jaipur Maharaja for Diamond Campaigns
De Beers Group has expanded its natural-diamond marketing efforts with the appointment of two prominent ambassadors in key markets, extending its...
Plumb Club Podcast Offers Jewelers Strategies for Managing Tariffs
A new podcast from the Plumb Club examines how rapidly changing tariffs are affecting jewelry supply chains and offers practical steps retailers can...