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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever

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Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company

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19 august 2024

WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges

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Harrods organized Jewellery Fair

02 october 2012

Exhibition of the prestigious jewelry is organized from 1 to 14 October at London's famous department store – Harrods on the occasion of the 26th International Fair of antiques and works of art Biennale des Antiquaries.
Jewellery items featured at the exhibitions include brands Boucheron, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel Fine Jewellery, Dior, Harry Winston, Piaget and Van Cleef & Arpels.
“This significant collection celebrates the extraordinary talents of each design house and truly cements Harrods Fine jewellery room as a global luxury retail destination,” said Annalise Quest, general merchandise manager for fine jewellery, Harrods.
Jewelry exhibition became the culmination of a number of recent premieres in Harrods, such as the opening of new boutiques of Cartier, Chanel Fine Jewellery, De Beers, Boodles, Piaget and Harry Winston Salon.
This year’s Biennale des Antiquaries has been curated by Karl Lagerfield, creative director at Chanel, Professional Jeweller reported.

Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished