Jeweller - May 2024

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Weird, wacky and wonderful
jewellery news from around the world
APRIL 2018
Jacob & Co’s latest flutter
Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co
has released the Billionaire III series,
a dazzling timepiece collection that
blends elite manufacturing with eyecatching
colour gemstones. Billionaire
III Emeralds is set with 714 natural
emeralds, weighing 102.35 carats. The
number of gemstones in the Billionaire
III Rubies is unchanged; however, it has
increased to 147.65 carats. Billionaire
III Rainbow is a kaleidoscope of colour,
boasting 580 natural sapphires in 30
different colours to achieve the desired
rainbow effect.
Helping hand?
Botswana Diamonds (BOD) is using
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to locate
new diamond deposits. The UK-based
company said the technology allows it
to apply human-like understanding to
vast amounts of data. It has developed
'mineral prospectivity technology' called
Xplore in collaboration with UK-based
International Geoscience Services
Limited. BOD has the second-largest
diamond exploration database in
Botswana, comprising 380 gigabytes of
data and 260,000 files.
Hero turned villain
A US marine has been charged
with stealing more than $USD500,000
worth of jewellery in heists at two
stores in Texas. Marcelo Hernandez,
18, is accused of smashing through the
front door of David Yurman Jewelry
at Houston Premium Outlet Mall in
October, smashing the display cases,
and stealing more than 200 pieces
valued at $USD380,000. He is also
accused of stealing more than $170,000
worth of jewellery from
Helzberg Diamond in April.
“You are only
as good as
your last job”
CHRISTOPHER GREEN
CHRISTOPHER GREEN
JEWELLERS
HISTORIC GEMSTONE
The Attallah Cross
The Attallah Cross, with its
square-cut amethysts offset by
5.2-carat diamonds, was created
in the 1920s by London jeweller
Garrard. Believed to originate as a
private commission, businessman
Naim Attallah purchased the cross
from Garrard in the 1980s. The piece
gained fame after Attallah loaned
it to Princess Diana in the 1980s.
Diana wore it to a Birthright charity
ball in 1987, pairing it with a pearl
necklace and a dramatic Elizabethan style dress.
Kim Kardashian purchased the Attallah Cross at a Sotheby’s
auction in London in 2023. It was sold for £163,800 ($AUD316,752).
Vision of the future
Retailers are increasingly
turning to Artificial
Intelligence (AI) to help them
solve complex problems.
From major brands to
supermarkets, retailers are
looking to improve efficiency.
By applying algorithms to
predict fluctuations, retailers
can improve performance in
a critical retail area, inventory
management, by stocking the
right products depending on
market conditions.
Timeless Trends
For many years, layering and stacking
jewellery has been a great way to elevate
any look. It's a versatile approach to
jewellery that provides flexibility.
Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Miley
Cyrus use this strategy, keeping it simple
by stacking rings or capturing attention
with multiple pendants and necklaces.
Campaign Watch
The Natural Diamond (NDC) has
launched a new campaign – Real,
Rare, Responsible –to emphasise
the importance of the industry’s core
values. The campaign features brand
ambassador Lily James following trips
to Canada and Botswana. The NDC is
gradually rolling out the campaign on
its platforms before its main launch,
which is planned for the JCK Las Vegas
show in May.
Image: Natural Diamonds
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