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The head of Cartier’s coloured gemstone department remains incognito, but is trusted by dealers
Some aspirant jewellers lack the core capabilities that employers want
Richemont wins ruling on counterfeit goods
Hong Kong protests the latest bad news to hit sector
Fifteen established and emerging jewellers are due to participate in the 27th edition of the prestigious art and antiques fair
Archive collections are an investment for brands
‘A classy watch is a sign of potential connoisseurship, and to me that’s real power’
Emerging markets bring opportunities for partnerships
Slips of paper from leading labs can send prices soaring
High-end collections give brands a reputational boost
Geneva trade fair points to another subdued year, but long-term prospects are good
Craftsmanship is taking precedence over brand names
Interview: Philippe Léopold-Metzger gears up for hard luxury industry’s key battleground
Loss of key supplier ETA has forced change
Trend driven by new buyers in Asia
Tourist shoppers are shaking up the industry
The rising price of gold has traditional manufacturers diversifying
Stanislas de Quercize, Cartier’s new chief executive, talks of a golden age
Retail theatre has gained an important foothold in watch groups’ marketing campaigns
Growing trend towards the low-key
The late gemologist Eric Nussbaum saw the importance of buying back the company’s heritage
Improved grounds and more participants have boosted spirits after last year’s bad weather and confusion over sponsors
Avril Groom reports on the virtues of a website that avoids swamping customers
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