Cartier unveils 2024 Women’s Initiative fellows

Luxury brand Cartier has announced the 33 fellows selected for this year’s Cartier Women’s Initiative, including two Australians and one New Zealander. Cartier, which launched its Women’s Initiative (CWI) back in 2006, has recognised 33 women impact entrepreneurs for 2024 for their achievements and solutions to pressing global challenges. The winners of the CWI Awards […]

Ritz Paris finds missing $1.2 million diamond ring in vacuum cleaner

Staff at the luxury Ritz hotel in Paris have found a diamond ring worth more than $800,000 (AU$1.2m) in a vacuum cleaner bag, Le Parisien reported, days after its owner, suspecting foul play, reported the jewel missing to local police. Key facts What to watch for Parisian authorities are investigating the matter at the Ritz Paris – […]

Using art to build desire for sustainably sourced jewels

A panel discussion at the inaugural State of the Art Jewelry Summit presented ways the jewelry industry can use art and storytelling to create desirability for jewels produced in a sustainable manner. Eira Thomas, president and CEO of Lucara Diamonds, and jewelry designer, Thelma West, say the success of the Botswana diamond industry is proof […]

The coming of age of a 170-year Australian business

Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of operations, as well as clientele that includes several generations of the British Royal Family.  Hardy Brothers exclusive flagship boutique. Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of […]