High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
Category: Jewels and Jewelry
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Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
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David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Business:A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.
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Bulgari’s Snake-Inspired Bracelet Watch Evolves Once More
Reminiscent of a style made famous by Elizabeth Taylor, the latest iteration of Bulgari’s Serpenti timepiece has turquoise scales and rubellite eyes.
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Francesca Amfitheatrof Designs a Jeweled Watch for Louis Vuitton
The Mini Malle echoes details of a trunklike handbag from 2014, but with 617 diamonds.
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Auction Bid Secures ‘a Piece of History’
The diamond-studded watch brooch from the late 18th century doesn’t keep time, but its new owner says that doesn’t bother her.
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Chefs Find a Muse in Sticky Toffee Pudding
Plus: evil eye jewelry, an Italian hotel in a former convent and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Bezel-Set Engagement Rings: A Quiet Luxury Accessory
Bezel settings, like the one featured in Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, “feel elegant and intentional,” one designer said. “There’s no noise.”
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Jewelry That Transports You to the Natural World
Emeralds, perhaps more than any other stone, are a perfect fit for flora- and fauna-inspired statement pieces.
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Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged
The Grammy Award-winning singer debuted a 14-karat gold, cushion-set natural diamond ring while posing with her longtime boyfriend at the Los Angeles premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
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3 Children’s Books With a Bit of Sparkle
Three recently released children’s books focus on gems, fine jewelry and even collectible watches.