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Fascinating Paris exhibition traces the arabesque influence on a style of jewellery that is enduringly popular
Consumers signal a preference for quality and transparency over the place of production
The Swiss laboratory attempts to build consumer confidence via numerical ratings based on the 100-point wine-scoring scale
A focus on sustainability and a marketing push that highlights youthful values are helping sales recover
After battling to be taken seriously the brands are now worth a third of the market
Business has been good for online sellers, even those rooted in bricks and mortar, but adaptability has been crucial
How the country meets demand for luxury goods from locals and Chinese tourists
Young jewellers are turning to interiors to attract customers and raise sales
Boutique closures have sparked digital innovations in sales that are here to stay
Tweaked timepieces popular with public but some original makers cry foul
Whether 2,000 or 200 years old, “gemme nummarie” are gaining contemporary currency
Headpieces are making an appearance in the boardroom as well as the catwalk
The founder has eschewed many jewellery conventions but remains committed to mined gemstones
The collection is a tale of symbolism, stolen heirlooms and tsarist traditions
As buyers hunt online for the perfect engagement ring, brands jostle to rank top in search
Good omen for luxury resale market as perceptions of pre-owned goods shift
Consumers can bypass ownership altogether, making luxury accessible to new audiences
But are luxury brands risking their mystique in using social media stars?
Museum shows have proliferated in the past decade
Filthy smog is an opportunity for green-minded artist Daan Roosegaarde
Recycling gems from existing pieces is temptingly lucrative
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