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Ninth Pre-Congress Special Report Provides Case Study Of How To Sustain And Grow Historic Coral Industry

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • The CIBJO Coral Commission released a special report highlighting Torre del Greco as a case study for sustaining and growing the historic precious coral industry. • Torre del Greco secured European Union geographical indication protection for its coral and cameos to safeguard its distinct artisan heritage and brand. • The community is actively promoting sustainability and youth engagement through specialized training at the Francesco Degni State Art School and hosting the Precious Sea Summit. (MILAN, ITALY) – With little more than two weeks to go until the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the ninth of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Coral Commission, headed by Vincenzo Liverino, the report offers an extended case study of how the historic Italian precious coral center of Torre del Greco has worked not only to protect its heritage but also to ...

Renaud Tixier, Monday Organica: After The Blossom Come The Root And The Fruit. 

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key takeaways • Renaud Tixier completes the Monday Organica trilogy with the release of the Black and Bordeaux editions, following last year’s Blue release. • Both new timepieces are limited to just seven pieces each, powered by the 274-component Calibre RVI2023 with a platinum flywheel micro-rotor. • The Black edition features a grand feu enamel dial in platinum (representing the root), while the Bordeaux edition features grand feu enamel in 5N rose gold (representing the fruit). (TOLOCHENAZ, SWITZERLAND) – Today, Renaud Tixier brings to a close a triptych begun last year with the launch of the Blue, entirely spoken for upon its unveiling. The Monday Organica now appears in Black and Bordeaux. These two creations, each limited to seven pieces, are the final lines of the same story: that of a dial conceived as an organic landscape, within which, for those who know how to look, the components of caliber RVI2023 can be discerned. ...

ALTO Art 02  Geneva Watch Days 2026

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • ALTO announced the release of its new ART 02 timepiece in September 2026, marking the launch of the maison’s first permanent collection. • Designed by Creative Director Raphaël Abeillon, the watch features an integrated Grade 5 titanium architecture including the case, new A02 manufacture movement, and ALTO’s first metal bracelet. • The self-winding Caliber A02, developed with Cercle des Horlogers, features a 5 Hz frequency, 50-hour power reserve, and ALTO’s signature counterclockwise rotating seconds hand. A NEW EXPRESSION In September 2026, ALTO unveils its new timepiece: ART 02 . Where ART 01 asserted a concept, ART 02 distills its quintessence. More essential and more universal, it embodies the highest expression of the codes the maison has developed since 2024. A manifesto gave birth to a language. From that language, a signature now emerges. With this horological achievement, ART 02 ma...

Welcome to Edition 579 of Winc, IDMA’s Weekly Internet News Collection – August 21, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The global diamond industry is mourning the passing of prominent leader and mentor Vasant Mehta. • Vasant Mehta served as IDMA Vice President for over a decade and was elected Chairman of the GJEPC in 2008. • He played a key role in guiding the Indian diamond industry and establishing its major role in the Kimberley Process and World Diamond Council. Dear IDMA Members and Industry colleagues, The board and members of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) deeply mourn the passing of one of the global diamond industry and trade’s leaders and mentors, Vasant Mehta, who passed away earlier this week. Vasant served as IDMA’s Vice President from 1998-2000 and then from 2002-2008, on behalf of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC). In 2008, he was elected GJEPC Chair. During his decade with IDMA, Vasant Mehta was instrumental in guiding the Indian diamond industry, as well as th...

Armadani Elevates Italian Gold Jewelry Craftsmanship – Launches Complete Retail Support Program For Holiday Selling Season

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • Armadani, a division of Richline Jewelry, launched a retail support program in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency to help independent jewelers ahead of the holiday season. • The initiative offers virtual merchandising to expand in-store offerings without added inventory costs, along with digital catalogs and educational resources for sales staff. • Participating retailers receive localized, customizable marketing campaigns and assets to promote authentic Italian gold craftsmanship in their regional markets. (NEW YORK, NY) – Armadani, the luxury Italian division of Richline Jewelry, announces the launch of its comprehensive retail support program designed to help independent jewelry retailers connect with consumers during the fall and holiday selling seasons. Developed in partnership with ITA (the Italian Trade Agency), the new Armadani package highlights the value of authentic Italian craftsmanship, bringing together th...

CIBJO Mourns The Passing Of Indian Industry Doyen Vasant Mehta

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key takeaways • Prominent Indian diamond and jewelry industry leader Vasant Mehta has passed away at the age of 81. • Mehta served as chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from 2008 to 2010 and held leadership roles in several international organizations. • The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and its president, Gaetano Cavalieri, expressed deep sadness and paid tribute to his global contributions to the industry. (MILAN, ITALY – The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewelry industry, who has died at age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he held from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, Mehta represented the Indian industry at CIBJO. He also served as vice president of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association, and was active in the Wo...

The Geneva-Based Maison Fullord Steps Onto The Screen In Two August Productions

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Geneva-based Maison Fullord featured its fine jewelry in two August screen productions: “My Life with the Walter Boys” and “One Night Only”. • Featured pieces include the Stella Collection and a bespoke engagement ring integrated directly into character narratives and visual identities. • The placements build on prior appearances like “Emily in Paris” during a period of international expansion for the brand. (GENEVA) – This August, Geneva-based jewelry Maison Fullord appears in two screen productions, with pieces featured in both “My Life with the Walter Boys” and “One Night Only”, starring British actor Callum Turner, recently married to Dua Lipa. In the latest season of “My Life with the Walter Boys”, pieces from the Maison’s Stella Collection, including earrings and a necklace featuring Fullord’s distinctive Stella diamond cut, accompany several key moments on screen.  In “One Night Only”, a bespo...