Tokyo

Apr- 2020 -

15 April

Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…

Jun- 2019 -

19 June

Brand Profiles

Lewis Catchpole

My Store: Crazy Pig Designs

From the age of 16 Armand Serra has been a professional guitar player, however following a move to London where he auditioned for many famous bands including, UFO, Thin Lizzy and Motorhead he eventually found himself working at a jewellery store in Carnaby Street. At first Serra had little interest…

Aug- 2018 -

31 August

Features

Alessandro Carrara

A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl

Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…

Apr- 2018 -

11 April

International

Lewis Catchpole

Bella Hadid opens new TAG Heuer concept boutique in Japan

Model and brand ambassador Bella Hadid has launched Tag Heuer’s new boutique concept in the Ginza district of Tokyo. TAG Heuer said it is “reinventing the customer boutique experience”, by unveiling the very first completely modular, fully connected store. To mark the occasion Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, invited…

Mar- 2018 -

21 March

Voice On The Highstreet

Lewis Catchpole

Voice on the high street: Crazy Pig Designs

Name: Crazy Pig Designs Location: Covent Garden, London Year established: 1992 Number of staff: 8 Website: www.crazypigdesigns.com What is the history of the company? We started Crazy Pig Designs in Covent Garden in 1992. Previously I had worked for 10 years in Carnaby Street at The Great Frog. I…

Jan- 2017 -

12 January

Economy

Tom Davis

UK jewellery and watch sales help Richemont return to growth

Richemont has reported a 5% increase in total sales in the third quarter (Q3) of its financial year, boosted by strong jewellery and watch sales in the UK. The Swiss luxury goods group – owner of jewellery and watch brands such as Cartier, A. Lange & Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron…

Aug- 2015 -

4 August

Product Launches

Tom Davis

GIA introduces digital Diamond Focus Report’

The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a new digital Diamond Focus Report. The low-cost digital report will be for natural, D-to-Z colour, round brilliant-cut diamonds that weigh between 0.15 and 0.29 carats. The information included in the report – which includes carat weight, color, clarity, cut grades, polish…

Jan- 2012 -

5 January

Retailers