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Tiffany & Co. Acquires Historic Titanic Pocket Watch for $1.97 Million
Tiffany & Co. has set a new record with the acquisition of a rare 18k gold pocket watch for $1.97 million. The timepiece, once owned by Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the RMS Carpathia, was a gift from three Titanic survivors—Mrs. John B. Thayer, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Mrs. George D. Widener—who expressed their gratitude for his heroic efforts in rescuing passengers after the Titanic sank.
The pocket watch, purchased from Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd., is engraved with a heartfelt message from the survivors and features the monogram “AHR” on its caseback. This historic artifact honors Captain Rostron’s courage and pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives. Christopher Young, Vice President of Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co., emphasized the significance of the acquisition, stating that it highlights the brand’s long-standing connection to history and its role in the luxury world.
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IIGJ Lab Jaipur Expands Origin Testing for Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Lots & Strands
Report includes gemstone identification, treatment disclosure, and geographic origin determination
The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab (IIGJ Lab), Jaipur, a GJEPC initiative, has expanded its Origin Determination services for precious coloured gemstones, introducing certification for packet lots and bead strings of ruby, emerald, and sapphire (blue & pink).
While Origin determination for these individual gemstones has been available at the lab for several years, the expanded service now enables gemstone manufacturers, exporters, and traders to obtain Origin Reports for larger quantities of gemstones submitted as lots or bead strings, using advanced gemmological technology and expert analysis.
The Origin Report includes gemstone identification, treatment disclosure, and geographic origin determination. This new service is expected to strengthen traceability, transparency, and value assurance in the global gemstone supply chain.
With this move, the IIGJ Jaipur Lab further strengthens its role in supporting India’s coloured gemstone sector by offering internationally recognised testing and certification services tailored to the evolving needs of the trade.
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