Milena Lazazzera

A string of exhibitions reflects brands’ perceptions of the country as Asia’s ‘safe haven’ for spending

Behind the glitz, individuals scour the globe for treasure worthy of being the soul of high jewellery collections

A collaboration between Pomellato and Gucci aims to replicate the success of Boucheron and offset falls in fashion sales

Cities such as London and New York have become springboards to reach buyers looking for cultural authenticity

Richer customers less exposed to inflation are driving brands to target the high end, opening up the mid-market for others

Brands see commercial opportunities in shifting from the summer and winter focal points of the calendar

Shops are building on well-established customer bases to offer high-margin products alongside existing lines

Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers

The chief executive of the smallest jeweller in the LVMH stable talks about making an impact with limited resources

The Roman god Janus, with his two faces looking in opposite directions, aptly represents the duality of the jewellery market: one-of-a-kind fine jewellery pieces with sky-high price tags (typically above £80,000) for wealthy buyers, and accessible items often under £1,000 for aspirational clients. But, now, a new focus is emerging somewhere between these extremes: mid-priced jewellery, ranging from £10,000 to £100,000. In April last year, during Milan Design Week, Cartier introduced its new Tre…