Lovisa opens new store at Angel Central in Islington

Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened a new store at Angel Central in Islington as part of its global expansion. The 711 sq ft unit is located on the ground floor next to Rituals and offers a wide range of affordable accessories alongside a piercing station.  Lovisa joins fashion retailers including…

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Taylor and Hart opens first high street showroom in Seven Dials

Jewellery company Taylor and Hart has opened its first high street showroom in London’s Seven Dials district. The store, at 69 Monmouth Street, marks a shift for the brand, which previously operated on an appointment-only basis behind closed doors. Customers will now be able to browse collections, try on pieces…

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Bradley’s Jewellers York launches autumn rose gold collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has unveiled a new rose gold collection alongside a seasonal floral display at its Low Petergate store. The independent retailer has introduced more than 50 pieces in 9ct and 18ct rose gold, including diamond pendants, rings, bracelets, charms and gemstone sets. The range draws on the business’s…

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South Ealing jeweller put up for sale after four decades

N Kays, a family-run jeweller in South Ealing has been put up for sale after 41 years of trading. The independent shop, located on South Ealing Road (W5), was founded in 1984 by a husband-and-wife team who are now retiring. It has operated from the same high street premises throughout…

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Botswana aims to buy De Beers controlling stake

President of Botswana Duma Boko has stated that the country is looking to complete a deal to acquire a controlling stake in De Beers by the end of next month, according to Bloomberg. It comes as Boko’s administration and other potential buyers are in continuing negotiations with the diamond company’s…

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Boodles marks 60 years in Chester

Jewellery retailer Boodles is marking the 60th anniversary of its Chester showroom. The site first opened in 1965 as part of the Grosvenor Precinct development. At the time it was described as one of the “most prominent” jewellery showrooms outside London, featuring Italian marble, timber and glass in its open-plan…

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Astrea London names Sarah Jessica Parker as new creative director

Actor and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker has been appointed global creative director and founding partner at Astrea London, the luxury jeweller specialising in lab-grown diamonds. Parker, who is also known for her work as a producer and philanthropist, will collaborate with Astrea founder and chief executive Nathalie Morrison. The company…

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Yoko London relocates Selfridges boutique to ground floor hall

Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London has moved its Selfridges boutique from the lower ground level to the store’s ground floor accessories hall. The new location places the brand among fashion houses including Prada and Dior. Yoko London said the move would strengthen its presence in the London retail market and…

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IGI and GET Diamonds launch blockchain-based digital diamond certificates

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has partnered with GET Diamonds and digital identity provider YourProof.id to launch blockchain-based digital diamond certificates worldwide. The digital certificates, described as an upgrade to traditional paper grading reports, can be requested alongside new natural diamond grading certificates or audit reports. IGI is also offering…

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Responsible Jewellery Council launches first global retail campaign

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its first retail campaign to help members promote sustainability and responsible business practices to consumers worldwide. The campaign, branded under the hashtags #LoveResponsibleJewellery and #LoveResponsibleWatches, provides retail members with communication kits for use in stores and across social media. To coincide with the…

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