Anthony Demarco

Norqain channels Willy Wonka with its new Freedom GMT Enjoy Life "Holiday" Limited Edition watch, launching today with international events. One of 500 pieces contains a hidden "golden ticket" for an all-expenses-paid Maldives vacation for two, with discovery details revealed in September. This travel-inspired timepiece, the first GMT in its series, features a vibrant white dial showcasing a stylized world map in orange, pink, and turquoise. Adorned with 24 hand-drawn "Holiday Icons" and additional travel motifs on the GMT ring and date window, the 40mm stainless steel watch is powered by a chronometer-certified NN20/2 automatic caliber, offering a 70-hour power reserve and a traveler-style GMT function.

The Khaki Field Auto The Odyssey Limited Edition continues a relationship where the watch brand creates timepieces that indulge Nolan’s fascination with time.

The second chapter of the two-city exhibition opened July 16 at Shanghai’s Long Museum West Bund. It is the most ambitious project of Wallace Chan’s career

The "Treasures International Colloquium" will convene in Lisbon on November 13-14 at the Royal Treasure Museum, gathering global experts to discuss crowns and tiaras. This biennial event, focusing on these symbols of monarchy, will feature curators, historians, and gemologists from institutions like The Met and Rijksmuseum. Speakers include Odile Emmanuelli from the Albion Art Collection and Portugal's Duchess of Coimbra. Located in what is believed to be the world's largest museum vault, discussions will cover the historical significance and conservation of royal jewels and gemstones.

The 'Treasures International Colloquium' exploring crowns and tiaras will be held November 13 and 14 at the Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon.

Phillips describes the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 022/99R as one of the earliest and most historically significant F.P. Journe watches ever to appear at auction

The auction house describes the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 022/99R as one of the earliest and most historically significant F.P. Journe watches ever to appear at auction.

A 22k gold "Conundrum" egg, created for Cadbury's 1980s Creme Egg treasure hunt, has sold for a record-breaking £123,500 ($166,600) at Batemans Auctioneers. The "Cuckoo Cuckoo" egg, crafted by Garrard & Co. in 1983, fetched nearly six times its pre-sale estimate and 18 times its 2018 auction price, setting a world record for a bejeweled egg of its type. This rare piece was one of 12 commissioned for a nationwide hunt, where participants deciphered clues from a book to locate caskets. Its intricate design, cultural significance, and connection to a memorable 1980s advertising campaign fueled intense bidding.

Signet Jewelers appointed new presidents for key U.S. brands as CEO J.K. Symancyk reshapes the business. Jamie Cygielman will lead Zales Jewelers and Banter by Piercing Pagoda, bringing over 30 years of brand transformation experience, including revitalizing American Girl. Pam Cloud joins as President of Blue Nile, leveraging her 30+ years in luxury retail, notably from Tiffany & Co. Cloud will focus on elevating Blue Nile as a luxury brand with natural diamonds, aligning with Signet's strategic shift. These appointments aim to advance Signet's "Grow Brand Love" strategy, strengthening brand identities and customer connections through innovation and execution. The new leaders are tasked with unlocking the potential of these iconic brands.

A Verdura unicorn brooch with significant royal provenance will be offered at Elmwood's Auctioneers on August 19, estimated at £20,000-£30,000. The piece belonged to Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, Dowager Countess of Airlie, who served as Queen Elizabeth II's Lady of the Bedchamber for nearly five decades. Designed by Italian-American jeweler Fulco di Verdura, renowned for his imaginative creations and celebrity clientele, the brooch features a unicorn's head emerging from a turquoise crown, adorned with diamond accents, a diamond horn, and a diamond flower in its mouth. Its significance stems not only from its exquisite quality and celebrated designer but also from Ogilvy's deep personal connection to Verdura, a relationship that began in her childhood.