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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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IIJS Bharat Premiere Buyer Outreach To Gold and Diamond Park, Dubai
Region’s Leading Jewellery Business Destinations and A Preferred Hub For Prominent Retailers.
The buyer outreach campaign for IIJS Bharat Premiere gathered further momentum with a strategic visit to Gold and Diamond Park in Dubai, one of the region’s leading jewellery business destinations and a preferred hub for prominent retailers.
During the door-to-door campaign, the team met more than 50 leading jewellers, highlighting the sourcing opportunities available at the show and showcasing India’s strengths as a global hub for gem and jewellery manufacturing.
The campaign received an encouraging response from the trade, with several diamond retailers expressing strong interest in visiting IIJS Bharat Premiere. Buyers cited the exhibition’s scale, extensive product range, advanced manufacturing capabilities and the opportunity to meet leading Indian jewellery manufacturers under one roof as key attractions.
The visit also enabled the team to strengthen relationships with the jewellery trade, gather market insights and invite buyers from across the GCC region to attend the show.
The Gold and Diamond Park outreach forms part of GJEPC’s wider international buyer engagement programme, which is steadily advancing towards its goal of attracting more than 1,100 trade buyers from the Middle East.
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