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DeBeers Expands in Singapore with Flagship Boutique

— October 21, 2010 — Fashion
Adding to the luxury of Marina Sands Bay, DeBeers expands in Singapore with its first Southeast Asian flagship boutique. A highlight of the opening was the reveal of the one-of-a-kind, 17-carat diamond piece, the Talisman Wonder.

As with all DeBeers stores, this edition includes a DeBeers Beauty Scan, a machine designed to display the true features of a diamond. Also on display for the opening was the $3 million Princess Lea Necklace. With almost 90 carats and 1200 hours of workmanship, this piece is the star of the Princess Lea Collection.

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Expansion — Opportunities for other luxury brands to expand their presence in emerging markets with flagship boutiques.
  2. Advanced Diamond Technology — Potential for development of innovative diamond scanning machines and technologies to enhance the diamond shopping experience.
  3. Extravagant Jewelry Collections — Demand for exclusive and high-value jewelry collections, creating market opportunities for designers and luxury brands.

Industry Implications

  1. Luxury Retail — Luxury retail industry can benefit from expanding into emerging markets and establishing flagship boutiques.
  2. Diamond Technology — Development and improvement of diamond scanning machines and technologies can disrupt the diamond industry.
  3. High-end Jewelry — Opportunities for designers and luxury brands to create extravagant and high-value jewelry collections.
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