Jewellery

Form of personal adornment

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2024 Asia Pacific region dominated the jewelry market with a 39.28% market share. Projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.
2023 Global jewelry market size was valued at USD 353.26 billion.
July 2023
Jewellery Quarter
Referendums held where local residents and businesses accepted the Neighbourhood Plan recommendations.
2022 China, India, and the United States were the leading countries in the jewelry and watch market revenue.
May 2022
Jewellery Quarter
Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Plan was published, setting out a new vision for the area.
2021
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Robert K. Liu published 'Naval Ship Models of World War II', showcasing his diverse research interests.
December 2021
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An exhibition titled 'The Process of Becoming: The Jewelry Collection of Carolyn L.E. Benesh' was held at the Wayne Art Center, curated by Carol Sauvion and Emily Zaiden, highlighting Benesh's significant jewelry collection.
September 30 2020
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Carolyn L. E. Benesh passed away, marking the end of her influential career as a scholar, lecturer, and jewelry collector.
2019
Jewellery Quarter
Neighbourhood Development Plan project transferred to the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT).
2019
Lazare Kaplan International
KBC Bank won a motion to dismiss the US case, which was considered a major victory for the bank in the ongoing legal dispute with Lazare Kaplan International.
2019 Chinese video streaming service iQiyi began blurring the ears of male actors wearing earrings, reinforcing the cultural taboo against male earrings in China.
April 2 2019
Lazare Kaplan International
LKI initiated proceedings before the Belgian Court of Cassation against KBC Bank, continuing their long-standing litigation.
2018 Global jewellery market was valued at USD 278.5 billion. India remained the largest consumer of gold, with gold demand rising by 11% to 760.40 tonnes.
2014
Jewellery Quarter
Work began on a new Neighbourhood Development Plan for the Jewellery Quarter.
2014
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Robert K. Liu authored 'The Photography of Personal Adornment', documenting the photographic representation of jewelry and adornments.
2011
Lazare Kaplan International
Lazare Kaplan International filed a $1.5 billion RICO complaint against KBC Bank in the US, alleging a conspiracy to steal diamonds and money after defaulting on a $45 million loan.
May 17 2010
Lazare Kaplan International
Lazare Kaplan International filed a lawsuit against Lloyd's of London syndicates and European insurers for $640 million in damages related to the disappearance of diamonds, alleging breach of 'all risk' New York property insurance policies.

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