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Resident Evil star explains why he spent time interacting with whales ahead of shooting new movie
2 hours ago At New York Comic Con 2026 this past weekend, Josh Brolin was on the ground to promote his new movie Whalefall. Directed by Brian Duffield and based on a novel by Daniel Kraus, Whalefall is the story of a scuba diver (Resident Evil's Austin Abrams) who gets swallowed whole by a sperm whale. Josh …
Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained – Full spoilers, but does it set up Avengers: Doomsday?
Now Florence Pugh is one of the Marvel Universe’s most famous faces right now. Soon to appear again as Yelena Belova in Avengers: Doomsday, there’s also speculation that she features in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. “If you’re a fan of Yelena, wait until Avengers: Doomsday. Yelena plays a big part in that,” …
Watch retailer Chopard partners with new Charlies Angels film
Upcoming espionage action film Charlie’s Angels is set to feature watches provided by Chopard. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks, is a remake of the 80’s TV show of the same name and will feature a range of jewellery including watches and a ring from its Haute Joaillerie collection. Chopard has supplied the production with watches like the 18-carat rose gold L. U. C. XPS timepiece featuring a sapphire crystal engraved with wings that reflect the Angels themselves.
Rare pocket watch triples estimate when sold at Bonhams sale
A rare, 18th century pocket watch sold this week at Bonhams Watches and Wristwatches Sale for over three times its estimate. A gold quarter repeating cylinder pair case pocket watch made in 1770 sold for £32,812. Bonhams Knightsbridge Watch Department, Penny Morris, said: “This watch was one of only 25 examples made – of which even fewer have survived.
Jewellery brand Lola Rose to team up with Bake-Off’s Prue Leith
Jewellery brand Lola Rose has unveiled a new partnership with Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith. The baker and businesswoman will launch a new collection called ‘Prue x Lola Rose’ in collaboration with the jewellery brand this month. Famous for her colourful jewellery on the show, Leith has been working with Lola Rose’s founder Nikki Gewirtz on the new ‘vibrant’ collection.
Jewellery retailer Chopard partners with new Charlies Angels film
Upcoming espionage action film Charlie’s Angels is set to feature jewellery provided by Chopard. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks, is a remake of the 80’s TV show of the same name and will feature a range of jewellery including watches and a ring from its Haute Joaillerie collection. The ring in question, worn throughout the film, is taken from the Precious Lace Collection, featuring 18-carat white gold set with emeralds and diamonds.
Watch retailer Chopard partners with new Charlies Angels film
Upcoming espionage action film Charlie’s Angels is set to feature watches provided by Chopard. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks, is a remake of the 80’s TV show of the same name and will feature a range of jewellery including watches and a ring from its Haute Joaillerie collection. Chopard has supplied the production with watches like the 18-carat rose gold L. U. C. XPS timepiece featuring a sapphire crystal engraved with wings that reflect the Angels themselves.
Montblanc launches latest in Heritage collection
Watchmaker Montblanc has revealed the latest addition to its Heritage collection, the Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38. The rare, stainless-steel wristwatch comes with a Minerva movement and a vantage, salmon-coloured, two-tone dial. The new timepiece was inspired by the classic Minerva watches from the 50s following the discovery of a hidden box of Minerva MB M62.00 calibres from 2003.
Montblanc launches latest in Heritage collection
Watchmaker Montblanc has revealed the latest addition to its Heritage collection, the Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38. The rare, stainless-steel wristwatch comes with a Minerva movement and a vantage, salmon-colored, two-tone dial. The new timepiece was inspired by the classic Minerva watches from the 50s following the discovery of a hidden box of Minerva MB M62.00 calibres from 2003.
Eberhard & Co. reveals new “1887” watch
Eberhard and Co. has unveiled the new “1887” timepiece that will feature the EB140 calibre. The new watch, named for Maison’s founding date, will include the manual winding movement, which includes a focus on details including the bridge for the balance wheel and large bridge for the gear trains which, the company says, will be distinguished by a traditional ‘circular wave’ pattern finish.
It's official: watch brands are circulating black lists of flippers
It has become a term as familiar to the watch industry today as it was to real estate investors a decade ago. Flipping is the act of buying a hot watch from an authorized dealer and selling it immediately on the secondary market for a huge profit.
Meistersinger reverses time on limited edition for Arabian market
Arabs read their language right to left so why not tell the time that way too, German watchmaker Meistersinger asked itself when planning a limited edition specially for Dubai Watch Week. That watch, named the Circularis Reverse, has the Meistersinger signature dial with only an hour hand telling the time. But, for a limited edition of only 25 pieces, that hour hand and the layout of the dial have been reversed.
Collectors dig deep for Egyptian treasure as Patek Philippe archaeologist's timekeeper comes to auction
Indiana Jones enthusiasts could be battling with vintage watch collectors and Egyptologists when a rare — quite possibly one-off — Patek Philippe watch goes under the hammer at Christie’s New York on December 12. The signed Patek Philippe 18ct gold, enamel and platinum watch is made in the form of a backpack formerly belonging to Elbert E. Farman, a former consul-general to Cairo.
Sorrel Bay announces December jewellery pop-up
Jewellery retailer Sorrel Bay has unveiled its inclusion in a pop-up store in Brighton’s jewellery quarter. The pop-up shop will be open from December 5 to 8 from 10am to 5pm and will feature a range of new pieces for customers to try. The pop-up is part of the jewellers Christmas plans that also include participation in the Laines of Brighton late night shopping programmer, which will see the retailer bring a range of exclusive pieces that includes studs, textured hoops and opal pendants.
Taylor and Hart re-launch engagement ring campaign
The London-based jeweller Taylor and Hart has launched a campaign focused around asking the consumer if their jewellery truly reflects their unique story. The ‘Are you wearing someone else’s engagement ring’ campaign will run for a four-week period, aiming to show consumers the possibilities of creating a ring that captures their stories. Launched in November 2018, the campaign doubled the brand’s website traffic.
Online sales grow by 6.2%, report shows
Online sales have grown by 6.2% year-on-year in October, a new report has shown. The IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index has shown that online sales have seen an increase ahead of the Christmas season. Despite the growth, the report still notes that the increase is still behind the 5-year average of 10%. Story continues below Advertisement The news comes as jewellers continue to push business into the online space, revamping their online presence in order to maximise the digital sales opportunities.
Bentley reveals new commemorative car-inspired pendant
Bentley Motors has partnered with jewellery maker Heinz Mayer to make a car inspired pendant. Infused with the brands vision of luxury mobility, the new pendant comes with a platinum and 18-carat yellow gold setting and features 106 GIA certified diamonds including 20 in the chain, 30 under the centre stone and 56 in the surrounding setting. Designed by Chris Cooke, the final concept for the pendant is then manufactured by goldsmiths at Heinz Mayer in Germany.
Gemfields to collaborate with Ruth Tomlinson on new collection
Designer Ruth Tomlinson has unveiled a new collection created in partnership with Gemfields. The partnership will bring Gemfields coloured gemstones to Tomlinson’s design ethos that celebrates the ‘unconventional beauty’ of each hand-selected gem. Launching today, the limited-edition collection is titled ‘Jardin’ and features a range of Gemfields stones including Zambian emeralds, selected by Tomlinson for their ‘otherworldly inclusions’.
Seven world first watches to launch at Dubai Watch Week
A rare day of rain did not dampen spirits this morning as Dubai Watch Week threw open its doors for a day of press previews. Dignitaries from hosts Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and partners Christie’s and Dubai Tourism were joined by the recently appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE, Massimo Baggi who highlighted the importance of the United Arab Emirates to Swiss watchmakers. “Two-thirds of bilateral trade between Switzerland and the UAE is watches,” Mr Baggi revealed.
Czapek uses Dubai Watch Week for world-wide launch of rosewood watches
Czapek used the opening day of Dubai Watch Week to add two rosewood coloured models to its Quai des Bergues collection. Quai des Bergues Rosewood watches, presented in 38.5mm cases, are described by Czapek as genderless watches, but with one coming without diamonds in steel and another in white gold with diamonds, they could be considered his and hers models.
Alice Van Cal Fine Jewellery launches new Chinese New Year inspired design
Alice Van Cal has revealed a new earring design that pays homage to the Chinese calendar’s Year of the Rat. With the Year of the Rat beginning on January 25, 2020, Alice Van Cal Fine Jewellery has revealed its new design inspired by the animal’s famous long tails. The tail-inspired spiral will be set with rubies, symbolising good fortune and joy, curling around a central stud that can either be a ruby or a white diamond.
Seekd announces return of Goldsmiths’ Christmas jewellery pop-up
Ethical jewellery retailer Seekd has announced the return of its Christmas pop-up shop at Goldsmiths Centre. The pop-up will sell twelve unique independent jewellery brands selected by Seekd including Elsa Tierney, Natalie Perry and Untold Jewellery. Seekd’s pop-up event will run from November 28 to 29 from 5:00pm until 8:30pm on Thursday and 12:00pm until 8:30pm on Friday. Story continues below Advertisement The event is free to attend but registration is required on the Goldsmiths Centre website.
Les Georgettes hosts preview of upcoming collection in London
French jewellery brand Les Georgettes hosted a preview of their upcoming SS20 Collections in central London this week. The event was held at the Brasserie of Light in the heart of the city and saw the brand display the range of ‘intense, bright colours and tropical-inspired patterns’ available in the collection displayed. The brand also revealed some of the innovative jewellery concepts coming to the collection including the Pure bracelets and the sculptural Monstera and Plumage designs.
70-year-old Nottingham jewellery retailer to close on Christmas Eve
A jewellery retailer in Nottingham city centre is set to close on Christmas Eve after more than 70 years of trading. M. Kemp Antiques and Fine Jewels has been trading for decades on in the centre of the city but its current owners, Katie Kemp and granddaughter Mia Kemp, have decided to close the store for good.
Rare Tag Heuer watch to go up for auction
Fellows will auction a rare Tag Heuer Monaco V4 watch in Birmingham in the UK on Tuesday, November 26. The watch is one of only 60 and is marked as ’50 of 60’ giving it an estimated value of between $28,500 and $38,710. The 18-carat rose gold case is accompanied by a signed automatic belt-drive calibre V4 and two a black skeletonized dial with PVD-coated Cotes de Geneve finishing.
Rare Tag Heuer watch to go up for auction
Fellows will auction a rare Tag Heuer Monaco V4 watch in Birmingham on Tuesday, November 26. The watch is one of only 60 and is marked as ’50 of 60’ giving it an estimated value of between £20,000 and £30,000. The 18-carat rose gold case is accompanied by a signed automatic belt-drive calibre V4 and two a black skeletonised dial with PVD-coated Cotes de Geneve finishing.
‘Lab-grown’ diamond brand raises £920k funding
Fine jewellery brand Kimai has raised £920k ($1.2m) in seed funding to further explore their use of innovative lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold. The funding will help the brand continue to raise awareness about its ethical diamonds, aiming to bring new transparency and innovation to today’s consciously-minded consumers.
Christopher Ward launches new ‘blacked-out’ timepiece
Watchmaker Christopher Ward has unveiled the new ‘blacked-out’ C60 Abyss watch, the latest in its Trident 3 collection. Mixing shades of matte black and accents of red, the C60 Abyss has a 42mm steel case with a combination of brushed gunmetal DLC and a black DLC coating. The dial comes with a brushed ceramic bezel insert alongside black Super-LumiNova that will emit a blue glow in the dark.
Chronoswiss unveils new car inspired timepiece
Chronoswiss has unveiled its new motorsport themed timepiece, the Regulator Classic Carbon Racer. The new stainless steel case is combined with a carbon mesh dial designed to resemble a speedometer. The Regulator comes in racing red, white and black carbon echoing the colours of motorsport alongside a sapphire crystal case allowing you to see the movement within.
One in five jewellers cite Brexit as biggest ‘threat’, study finds
One in five jewellery retailers said that Brexit represents the biggest threat to them, a new study shows. New research conducted by financial solutions provider Duologi, said that 19% of SME watch retailers expressed concern over Brexit. The study also showed that 39% of retailers currently feel unprepared for Brexit as further uncertainty surrounding the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) grows.
One in five jewellers cite Brexit as biggest ‘threat’, study finds
One in five jewellery retailers said that Brexit represents the biggest threat to them, a new study shows. New research conducted by financial solutions provider Duologi, said that 19% of SME jewellery retailers expressed concern over Brexit. The study also showed that 39% of retailers currently feel unprepared for Brexit as further uncertainty surrounding the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) grows.
Versace reveals new timepieces for men and women
Versace has unveiled a new crop of men’s and women’s watches in its AW19 range. The women’s watches are made with Italian design and come in a range of multi-colored dials that are both elegant and sporty. There are three new additions to the AW19 for women with the Medusa Lock Icon, Empire Greca and Virtus. Story continues below Advertisement The men’s watches are made with similar Italian design and come in an array of colors.
Alpina launches watch into space
Alpina has successfully launched an AlpinerX watch into space as part of its ‘Reach your Summit’ campaign. The launch took place in partnership with Sent into Space, a UK-based start-up focused on space photography and saw the watch reach a height of 110,869 feet. To mark the occasion and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, Alpina launched a special edition timepiece in a deep blue hue.
Alpina launches watch into space
Alpina has successfully launched an AlpinerX watch into space as part of its ‘Reach your Summit’ campaign. The launch took place in partnership with Sent into Space, a UK-based start-up focused on space photography and saw the watch reach a height of 33,793 meters. To mark the occasion and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, Alpina launched a special edition timepiece in a deep blue hue.
Versace reveals new timepieces for men and women
Versace has unveiled a new crop of men’s and women’s watches in its AW19 range. The women’s watches are made with Italian design and come in a range of multi-coloured dials that are both elegant and sporty. There are three new additions to the AW19 for women with the Medusa Lock Icon, Empire Greca and Virtus. Story continues below Advertisement The men’s watches are made with similar Italian design and come in an array of colours.
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Registration opens for International Diamond Week
Registration has opened for International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The event will feature 200 exhibitors of polished diamonds and will be focused around the central theme of ‘natural diamonds’. IDWI 2020 will also include a series of short talks by international experts addressing issues central to the global diamond industry.
ChloBo revamps online presence ahead of Christmas rush
Jeweller ChloBo has launched its revamped website, which includes new payment options. The new website sees a complete design refresh as well as the addition of online payment service Klarna, allowing customers to purchase and pay later or in three instalments. ChloBo CEO, Dave Rosalksi, said: “Installing the new website so close to Christmas was always going to be a risk, but it’s one we decided to take and we are so glad we did. The website looks fantastic.
Swarovski star tops Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree
Rockefeller Centre and Swarovski have unveiled their 900-pound crystal star that has now topped the Christmas tree at the famous New York destination. The nine foot, four inch star was lowered in place last week and the tree is set to be lit for the first time on December 4. Swarovski created the ornament using three million crystals across 70 ‘rays’ replacing the previous star, which debuted in 2004, last year.
New Carolina Bucci Forte bead advent calendar revealed
Carolina Bucci has unveiled its new Forte bead advent calendar for the 2019 season. Each of the 24 days will reveal a different Forte bead that can then be assembled into a custom bracelet. In total, the calendar will come complete with 46 beads, two in each drawer, and an 18-carat gold Florentine finish beat on the final day. Story continues below Advertisement The calendar is designed to allow more than one bracelet to be created, placing a focus on the customisation the design offers.
Jeweller launches new range with ‘something for everyone’
Independent jeweller Burrells has unveiled a new collection that includes five lines of products across a range of prices. The five lines each include earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets and will be available from its website as well as its four stores for prices ranging from £20 up to £4,000. The first of the five new lines in the collection is called Andi and will include a range of pendants, hoops and drop and stud earrings that draw from the ‘disc and coin’ jewellery trend.
Jewellery giant buys new chain to continue global expansion
Jewellery giant Morellato has announced its purchase of the French chain Cleor for £42m as part of its global expansion, Reuters has reported. The Venice-based brand was founded in 1930 and has since expanded to become a global jewellery and watch brand. Cleor currently has 140 retail locations in France and is expected to turn over £68m in sales by the end of the year.
Diamond encrusted stilettos on sale for £300k
A Birmingham-based jeweller has made a pair of diamond-encrusted stilettos that are on sale for £300,000, a new report by Birmingham Mail revealed. The shoes, made by jeweller Chris Shellis, use 18-carat gold and 2,000 diamonds. Shellis had previously sold a pair of ‘Princess Constellation stilettos’ to Beyonce for £200,000. Story continues below Advertisement The new ‘Angel Wing Stilettos’ are one of the most expensive pairs the jeweller has ever made and took two years to create.
Pandora hires consultancy to measure impact of digital media on sales
Pandora has unveiled a new a partnership with the data consultancy Fifty-five, reports have said. The team at Fifty-five will work alongside Pandora’s in-house data team to improve its marketing ROI, thought improvements in its digital media strategy and marketing budget allocation. The head of digital at Pandora, Charles Ashby, said of the partnership: “Pandora deploys media across the full range of digital channels, and it’s critical to understand how they contribute to our sales and branding.
Faberge unveils new festive lockets
Faberge has expanded its festive collection with the introduction of two new star lockets. The jeweller has unveiled the 18-carat Rose Gold Locket with a diamond set star inside alongside the Palais Tasarskoye Selo, an 18-carat yellow gold locket with a similar diamond star within. A statement reads: “These new pendants take inspiration from the Polar Star.
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Fears to launch latest Brunswick model
Fears has unveiled the latest watch in its Brunswick family launching today. The Brunswick Blue features a new, updated stainless steel case alongside a ‘Fears Blue’ dial with applied alternate-Arabic numerals. Described by the company as ‘elegantly understated’, each dial goes through 56 different processes resulting in the subtle new face. Story continues below Advertisement The new Brunswick Blue features three layers, two colours of printing and a matt and vertical graining finish.
Sotheby’s posts sales of $13m in Geneva watch auction
Sotheby’s has revealed it sold $13m at this week’s watch auctions in Geneva. At the event, a Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona, reference 6239 in yellow gold, from 1968 sold for CHF 512,000 and a Patek Philippe, reference 5016 minute in pink gold, circa 2005, old for CHF 500, 000. A Rolex “Paul Newman Panda” Daytona, reference 6263, circa 1969, and a Patek Philippe, reference 5275, from 2015, were among the auctions highlights selling for CHF 412,500 and CHF 350,000 respectively.
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