Bellarri Celebrates 20 Years of Mosaic
Jewelry brand Bellarri is marking 20 years since it introduced its Mosaic collection, whose design has become an icon of the company.
Designer Bellarri weaves a tapestry of color in each Mosaic piece, with a vivid channel setting of gemstones or diamonds.
GCAL Opens Surat Grading Lab
GCAL by Sarine has expanded its certification and grading business to Surat, India. The strategic move follows the merger of Sarine Technologies—which has AI-based grading technologies and an extensive customer base in India—and GCAL (Gem Certification & Assurance Lab), with a retail customer base and service mainly in the U.S.
“We are dedicated to leading the way into a new era of diamond certification—one that relies increasingly on technology,” said Sarine CEO David Block, in a statement. “This approach ensures the highest level of grading while introducing unprecedented efficiency. Throughout the establishment process of the Surat lab over the past months, I have been, once again, impressed by the professionalism and integrity of GCAL. I have full confidence in our partnership and our ability together to take the certification market to new levels of quality and service.”
“We are delighted to expand our activities into India, and we believe the timing is opportune,” said Angelo Palmieri, president of GCAL, in a statement. “Our merger with Sarine leverages the synergy of top-notch gemology and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to enhance our service efficiency for customers while maintaining our renowned commitment to quality. The New York lab continues to offer all grading services in the U.S. along with expanding into additional related activities.”
Bonhams Reports Record Sales for 2023
Bonhams auction house’s global jewelry department had its most successful year to date in 2023, recording total sales of $75.5 million. With 87 auctions—58 of them held online only—across seven sales locations, Bonhams said it has retained its position as the U.K.’s jewelry market leader for the past 13 years.
“Bonhams jewelry continues to see growth and success across the globe, selling notable lots of over $1 million in 2023,” said Jean Ghika, Bonhams’ global director for jewelry, in a statement. “Highlights included two single-owner sales in the U.S.: The Perfect Jewelry Box and Barbara Walters: American Icon, which achieved $6.5 million and $1.74 million, respectively. Both were white-glove sales with 100% of lots sold.
“Other standout moments included the discovery of two early-20th-century Chaumet jewels: a diamond tiara necklace, circa 1910, sold in Paris for €279,800, and a rare and delicate Chaumet fringe diamond necklace, sold in London for £305,200. In 2024 we will continue to expand our offering, allowing clients access to jewels at all prices.”
Stuller Teams With Anglo American on Platinum Supply
Stuller has announced it is offering responsibly mined platinum grain to Stuller customers through a new collaboration with Anglo American, one of the world’s primary producers of platinum group metals (PGM).
“We are committed to providing the U.S. jewelry industry with unparalleled access to platinum, as well as focusing on supporting a more socially and environmentally conscious future,” said Belit Myers, chief operating officer at Stuller, in a statement.
“As a leading producer of platinum, we are dedicated to supporting the accessibility of our metal in the U.S. jewelry market,” said Benny Oeyen, executive head of market development for Anglo American, also in a statement. “Our ambition is to be a sustainability leader in the mining industry and a pioneer in the provision of responsibly mined platinum to the U.S. jewelry industry.”
For more information on the new product line, visit stuller.com/rmplatinum.
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