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Sunday, May 19, 2019
Gold Worth Billions Smuggled Out Of Africa
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gold-africa-smuggling-exclusive/exclusive-gold-worth-billions-smuggled-out-of-africa-idUSKCN1S00IT
Legend Of Sumeria
Jay Webb and Biju Parekkadan foresee in their recent graphic novel, Legend of Sumeria, their vision of a near-future dystopian society: a corporation called Nyima acquires a DNA ancestry company (think 23andMe or Ancestry.org), along with its huge database of genetic profiles. From there, all of that data is used to create a new social media platform-cum-genetic security system called the SEQ Network, which recommends products, services, and even romantic partners based on what inferences about people can be gleaned from their genetic profiles, and tracking everything—from users’ banking transactions to their location—using their DNA signatures. It's already beginning to happen.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace symbolize meaningful progress toward an important goal. Clean up the planet.
The International Grown Diamond Association
There is already a group, the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA), which represents the lab-grown diamond industry. Stay tuned.
GemGeneve 2019
Now in its second year, GemGenève is the new European jewellery show with 210 exhibitors as well as being the place to meet in person the designers to watch. GemGenève, organised by two industry insiders, offers a space where trade and press can mingle with many of the independent jewellery professionals from around the world who have emigrated from Baselworld and beyond. Located in Geneva’s Palexpo, it is a short walk from the international airport and can be explored in a day. Take note.
D'USS'E Cognac
D’USS´E Cognac, a division of Bacardi USA, is clear about who the consumer is: Historically, Cognac has been recognized as a male-dominated spirit. But now it appeals to a diverse mix of men and women from different demographics. The reality is, women love Cognac just as much as men do.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Les Clefs d'Or
Get to know Les Clefs d'Or, the international association of elite concierges. Recognizable by a pair of golden keys pinned to their lapels, the network spans 80 countries and has approximately 4,000 members. They pride themselves on making the impossible possible.
How SoftBank And Its $100 Billion Vision Fund Has Become A Global Start-up Machine
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https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/17/softbanks-100-billion-vision-fund-reshapes-world-of-venture-capital.html
A Prototype Patek Philippe Aquanaut Sells For CHF 401,000 At Antiquorum Geneva
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https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/prototype-patek-philippe-aquanaut-sells-antiquorum-geneva?mc_cid=175bc24451&mc_eid=9e3639944a
LVMH Has Just Discovered A Way To Make Bordeaux-Style Wines In China
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https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/lvmh-has-just-discovered-a-way-to-make-bordeaux-style-wines-in-china-2847736
Friday, May 17, 2019
The 2019 Fortune 500 List
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http://fortune.com/longform/fortune-500-2019-covers
Meet The Bold Independent Designers Disrupting London’s Old-School Jewelry Scene
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https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/meet-the-bold-independent-designers-disrupting-londons-old-school-jewelry-scene-2847901
Lucara Finds Largest Uncut Diamond In Botswana
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http://www.mining.com/web/lucara-finds-largest-uncut-diamond-recent-history-botswana-mine
Two Wives Shaped Dallas Mogul's Art Collection Coming To Auction
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-25/two-wives-shaped-dallas-mogul-s-art-collection-coming-to-auction?srnd=premium-asia
Mercedes Abramo
Useful link:
https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/cartiers-mercedes-abramo-on-cultivating-female-leaders-2850877