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- US Holiday Sales to Top $1 Trillion, but Jewelry Faces Spending Pressure
on 20 October 2026 at 5:00 amUS holiday retail sales are forecast to rise 4.2% year on year to $1.013 trillion in November and December, but consumer research points to pressure on jewelry spending. The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued its forecast on October 15, predicting that ...
- Fantasy Bra With 1,373 Carats of Diamonds Valued at $50mon 19 October 2026 at 2:00 am
Jacob & Co. has created a $50 million Fantasy Bra set with 1,373 carats of diamonds and featuring a 75.54-carat fancy vivid yellow centerpiece. It is billed as the most valuable Fantasy Bra ever made and was worn by Kylie Jenner, the American reality ...
- Graff 7.85-ct Ring Fetches $256,000 at Christie's New Yorkon 18 October 2026 at 8:00 am
A Graff ring featuring a 7.85-carat, D-color diamond sold for $256,000 at Christie's Jewels Online auction in New York, leading a sale that generated $9.32 million. The square emerald-cut diamond was graded VS1 clarity, although the GIA report noted that...
- Richemont and Signet "Could Buy Stake in De Beers"on 15 October 2026 at 1:00 pm
Richemont and Signet Jewelers are reported to be in talks about joining the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC), the preferred bidder for De Beers. Bloomberg News said today, October 15, that both groups were in talks with the consortium led by former ...
- LVMH Watch and Jewelry Sales Rise 6% as Bulgari, Tiffany Drive Growthon 15 October 2026 at 10:00 am
LVMH's Watches & Jewelry division recorded 6% organic sales growth in the third quarter of 2026, as strong demand for jewelry helped offset a slowdown in growth across the luxury group. Revenue from the division, which includes Tiffany & Co., Bulgari...