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Audemars Piguet Unveils the Dazzling Haute Joaillerie Sapphire Orbe
A $1 million masterpiece with 12,000 stones and a hidden timepiece redefines the fusion of high jewellery and watchmaking.
Audemars Piguet has unveiled its latest high-jewellery marvel, the Haute Joaillerie Sapphire Orbe 67705BC, a spectacular fusion of gem-setting artistry and discreet watchmaking. Inspired by the Orbe river in Le Brassus, the design mirrors the gentle transition from night to dawn with a sweeping gradient of more than 12,000 gemstones, shifting from deep sapphire blues to vivid oranges and crystalline diamonds.
The piece takes the form of a sculpted teardrop surrounded by petal-like rings, creating a dynamic, multi-layered surface that shimmers beautifully with movement. Hidden at its centre is a domed chamber housing a secret quartz timepiece, subtly integrated so the jewellery form remains uninterrupted.
Requiring over 1,050 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, every stone is individually cut and placed to evoke the fluidity of flowing water. Valued at approximately $1 million, the Sapphire Orbe stands as one of Audemars Piguet’s most extraordinary expressions of haute joaillerie and technical mastery.
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MCA raises “small company” thresholds – up to ₹10 cr capital & ₹100 cr turnover from 1st December 2025, major relief for jewellery trade
In a landmark decision that will significantly ease compliance for thousands of jewellery businesses across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revised the definition of “Small Company” under the Companies Act, 2013, effective 1st December 2025.GJC published and sent out this important update to the jewellery trade.
New Eligibility Criteria (both conditions to be satisfied):
- Paid-up Share Capital : ≤ Rs.10 Crore (earlier Rs.4 Crore)
- Annual Turnover : ≤ Rs.100 Crore (earlier Rs.40 Crore) (as per the latest audited financial statements)
Any company exceeding even one of the above limits will cease to be a Small Company.
Key Benefits for Jewellers (Private Limited & Family-Owned Firms):
- Only 2 Board Meetings required in a year
- Exemption from mandatory Internal Audit in most cases
- Substantially lower penalties for defaults
- Simplified Annual Return via Form MGT-7A
- No need to prepare Cash Flow Statement in financials
- Exemption from mandatory Auditor Rotation – continue with existing trusted auditors
- Reduced overall compliance cost and administrative burden
GJC advised jewellery firms to immediately review their Paid-up Capital and Turnover for FY 2024-25 to confirm eligibility and start availing the relaxations from the current financial year itself.
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