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Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • The 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) unveiled its 24-member Jury, led by President Wei Koh, to physically evaluate competing timepieces. • A total of 20 prizes, including the prestigious “”Aiguille d’Or”” Grand Prix, will be awarded at the ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Geneva. • The GPHG Academy, consisting of over 1,000 watch industry stakeholders, contributes a digital vote accounting for one-third of the final results. Meeting behind closed doors under the leadership of their president a few days before the awards ceremony, the 24 personalities from the world of watchmaking and the arts composing the 2026 Jury will physically evaluate the competing timepieces to determine this year’s winners by secret ballot and under notarial supervision. Half the Jury is drawn by lot from the GPHG Academy, while the Jury president chooses the other half. The 2026 Jury president, Wei ...

Reading Time: 17 minutes Key takeaways • Formex has updated its best-selling 39 mm Essence watch with a screw-down crown, an upgraded Sellita movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet clasp. • The new Sellita SW200-2 Power+ COSC-certified movement extends the watch’s power reserve to 65 hours while maintaining a 4 Hz beat rate. • The model is offered in signature Blue, Alpine White, and Radiant Bronze dial options, with prices starting at $1,850 USD on a strap. The 39 mm Essence: the watch that captures Formex at its core, refined. Proportions, architecture, presence on the wrist remain untouched. What’s new: a screw-down crown, the new Sellita SW200-2 Power+ COSC movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet clasp that’s so easy to use directly on the wrist, you’ll find yourself fine-tuning the fit throughout the day without even thinking about it. Three engineering updates—already proven across the Essence family—now come together in the best-selling 39 mm cas...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Jeff Liebich of Allison-Kaufman Co. was named the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO) Salesperson of the Year for 2026. • The award recognizes Liebich’s 10-plus years of exceptional customer service and strong partnerships with independent retail jewelers. • The honor coincides with Allison-Kaufman Co. also being recognized as the 2026 RJO Vendor of the Year. (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Allison-Kaufman Co. is proud to announce that Jeff Liebich has been named Salesperson of the Year for 2026 by the Retail Jewelers Organization. The award recognizes Jeff’s outstanding commitment to customer service, product expertise and the strong partnerships he has developed with independent retail jewelers. Jeff has been with Allison-Kaufman for over 10 years, distinguishing himself through a personalized approach to sales and a genuine commitment to helping his customers succeed. His recognition by RJO retailers reflects the ...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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...