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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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IAGES Brings Together Accredited Gold Industry Stakeholders At Trust Circle 2026
Trust Circle 2026 Connects Gold Industry Stakeholders To Strengthen Trust, Transparency and Responsible Practices
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) hosted its Trust Circle 2026 event at The Oberoi, New Delhi, bringing Accredited Partners and stakeholders from across the gold value chain together for an evening centred on trust, transparency and responsible practices in the sector.
The event drew representatives from diverse segments of the gold ecosystem, including refining, bullion trading, manufacturing, assaying and hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold – reflecting the breadth of IAGES’s growing Accredited Partner network.
Cedrick Charles Crowley, Deputy High Commissioner of South Africa to India, attended as Chief Guest alongside Sachin Jain – Regional CEO India, World Gold Council and Kaushlendra Sinha – CEO, IAGES, lending an international perspective to the evening. Conversations through the evening centred on peer-to-peer dialogue, the evolving needs of the gold sector, and the role of consistent standards in strengthening the ecosystem – with stakeholders exchanging perspectives on what responsible practice looks like across different parts of the value chain.
Kaushlendra Sinha – CEO, IAGES said:
“Trust across the gold value chain is strengthened when stakeholders come together, share experiences and work towards a common understanding of excellence and responsible practices. Trust Circle was created to facilitate precisely this kind of industry engagement. The participation of our Accredited Partners reflects the value of coming together as an ecosystem, and we look forward to building on these conversations as the IAGES network continues to expand.”
As the Indian gold industry evolves, platforms that connect different segments of the value chain help encourage greater exchange of knowledge and best practices, and Trust Circle gave Accredited Partners the opportunity to build stronger professional connections within the network.
The evening concluded with cocktails and dinner, giving Accredited Partners and invited guests further opportunity to network.
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