State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery

Bringing the sparkle back: Six seismic shifts are shaping the fine jewellery and watches industries in the next five years. Business of Fashion and McKinsey have collaborated on five annual State of Fashion reports analysing the global fashion industry and the trends shaping it. This report is part of a special-edition series and takes a deep dive into…

Designer Zeemou Zeng Has a Passion for Peridot

Earlier this month, Zeemou Zeng, an emerging London-based designer sold on 1stdibs, Farfetch, and a handful of international retailers, unveiled a new collection at the China International Consumer Products Expo in the Hainan province city of Haikou. The inaugural event focused on the fashion, fine jewelry, food, and automobile industries. Among the exhibitors was Fuli Gemstones, which owns…

Fine Jewelry Gets Colorful

From classic regal gems to an exuberant kaleidoscope of vivid hues, color continues to charm fine jewelry designers. While visiting the AGTA Gem Fair during jewelry week in Las Vegas, I got lost in a small world of vibrant and magical gems and uncovered a few new rock stars. The palette of gems at the show made a 64…

Travelers Should Be Super Careful with Their Jewelry — Here’s Why

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group released a new survey. THE NUMBER OF travelers reporting lost or stolen jewelry has doubled over the past four years, according to a national survey conducted by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group. The survey revealed that 20% of respondents suffered a jewelry loss while on vacation. That’s up from 10% just four…