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Swiss Watch Exports Surge in March
Switzerland’s watch trade saw a sharp increase in exports in March, benefiting from a favorable comparison with the onset
News Apr 26, 2021 Rapaport News
Harry Winston Chicago store
Swatch Group Sales Slide as Tourism Dries Up
Swatch Group, which owns Harry Winston and several prestigious timepiece brands, saw sales tumble last
News Feb 04, 2021 Rapaport News
HourUniverse
Basel Show HourUniverse Postponed
HourUniverse, the successor to Baselworld, has been postponed until the summer due to continued uncertainty over Covid-19,
News Jan 25, 2021 Joshua Freedman
Gubelin gemstone ratings
Colored Gemstones Get New Ratings System
Switzerland’s Gübelin Gem Lab has launched a scoring system for colored gemstones based on wine ratings, claiming
News Nov 24, 2020 Rapaport News
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GemGenève Cancels 2020 Fair
The organizers of Swiss gem and jewelry show GemGenève have canceled this year’s event as travel restrictions
News Aug 31, 2020 Rapaport News
Watchmaker
Watch Exports to Hong Kong and US Still Weak
Swiss watch exports dropped heavily in June as continued slowdowns in Hong Kong and the US outweighed a recovery in China.Total
News Jul 21, 2020 Rapaport News
Baselworld 2018 Hall 1
Baselworld 2021 Show Canceled
The organizer of Baselworld has called off the next edition of the show, scheduled for January to February
News May 07, 2020 Rapaport News
Diamond manufacturing in Antwerp
Belgian Exports Slump as COVID-19 Hits US
Belgium’s polished-diamond exports dropped 51% to $513.7 million in March, reflecting the impact of the coronavirus on global shipments.
News Apr 28, 2020 Rapaport News
Rolex display window
March Shutdown Hits Swiss Watch Exports
Swiss watch exports slumped in March amid continued market pressures resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.Shipments slid
News Apr 21, 2020 Rapaport News
De Beers Botswana
De Beers Sight Still On Despite Travel Ban
De Beers’ upcoming sight in Botswana will still take place despite the country’s ban on arrivals from the
News Mar 18, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Watches and Wonders 2019.
Geneva Watch Fair Canceled; Baselworld Still On
The organizers of the Watches & Wonders Geneva show have canceled the April event due to the
News Feb 27, 2020 Rapaport News
Martin Siegel
Hamilton Jewelers Mourns Martin Siegel
Martin Siegel, the chairman of Hamilton Jewelers who was instrumental in growing the US retailer’s brand, died on December
News Dec 19, 2019 Rapaport News
Sierra Leone
Rapaport Proposes Sierra Leone Diamond Reform
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, April 17, 2019, New York … The Rapaport Trade Mission to Sierra Leone attracted a strong
News Apr 17, 2019 Rapaport
Basel
Basel to Drop Prices by up to 30%
Baselworld will reduce booth prices by 10% to 30% at next year’s show and move diamond dealers to a more
News Mar 27, 2019 Rapaport News
Gassan Diamond factory in Amsterdam
CIBJO Won’t Bow to FTC Diamond Definition
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is likely to keep the word “natural” in its definition of diamonds for the
News Oct 11, 2018 Joshua Freedman
Rolex 150
Swiss Watch Trade Ticking Along Nicely
Swiss-watch exports grew 5% in May amid stronger demand in greater China and the US. Global shipments of Swiss
News Jun 24, 2018 Rapaport News
De Grisogono
De Grisogono Confirms 28 Layoffs in Switzerland
Luxury jeweler De Grisogono will cut 28 jobs at its Swiss operation following disappointing sales. The final figure
News May 06, 2018 Rapaport News
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High-End Slump Forces Layoffs at De Grisogono
Swiss-based luxury jeweler De Grisogono plans to cut up to 41 positions after a challenging high-end market resulted in poor sales. “Despite
News Apr 11, 2018 Rapaport News
Patek Philippe Baselworld
There’s Life in Baselworld Yet
Baselworld 2018, which ended Tuesday, saw a year-on-year decline from 1,300 exhibitors to approximately 650, and was
News Mar 28, 2018 Anthony DeMarco
smash and grab
US Jewelry Crimes Rise to 1,394 in 2017
Increases in cyber theft and smash-and-grab robberies are contributing to higher crime levels in the US jewelry industry, the
News Mar 21, 2018 Rapaport News
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