Your jewellery store has UX, CX, SEO — but no trust infrastructure

Despite widespread digital investment, jewellery retailers still find online conversion rates stubborn —particularly for high-value items. The prevailing explanations tend to focus on pricing sensitivity, technical friction, or suboptimal marketing.  But the most significant barrier is rarely discussed directly: a lack of trust infrastructure. In a traditional retail setting, trust…

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Watches of Switzerland revenues surge to £1.6bn in FY2025

Watches of Switzerland group has reported an 8% increase in revenues to £1.6bn for the 52 weeks ended 27 April 2025, as its US business surpassed $1bn (£780m) in annual revenue for the first time. US revenues rose 16%, driven by the acquisition of Roberto Coin Inc, while UK revenues…

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Tasaki launches new ‘chants’ collection

Japanese luxury jeweller Tasaki has unveiled the latest additions to its “chants” collection, by designer Thakoon Panichgul. “Chants” is a jewellery collection designed with the “rhythmic outlines of flowers, evoking the uplifting harmony of melodies that resonate with the heart”. The line offers 20 versatile pieces, ranging from casual designs…

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Thomas Sabo to launch new Elyndra collection

Thomas Sabo will launch its new signature jewellery range, the Elyndra collection, on 4 July 2025. The collection, which was developed under the creative direction of Aurore Melot and company founder Thomas Sabo, is inspired by ancient landscapes and classical symbolism, with designs that reference strength, freedom and timelessness.  Central…

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Royal Mint crafts new Mappin and Webb 250th anniversary collection

The Royal Mint has produced a new collection for British luxury retailer Mappin and Webb to mark its 250th anniversary, using gold recovered from electronic waste. The 15-piece range was designed and made by The Royal Mint’s craftspeople and draws on traditional techniques alongside contemporary styling. The collection is being…

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Anabela Chan launches Fruit Gems Collection

Anabela Chan has announced the launch of her Fruit Gems Collection which combines science and art to create colourful jewels featuring gemstones synthesised from natural fruit and vegetable waste. Chan stated that Fruit Gems has been developed in response to the amount of food wasted annually across the world. The…

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Harriet Kelsall becomes employee-owned as it appoints new MD

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has announced that it has completed its transition to become an employee-owned business, whilst also announcing the appointment of a new managing director. Rebecca Howarth will take up the position, having become a Freeman of the Company of Goldsmiths earlier this year. She will officially take…

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Abelini opens second store in Hatton Garden

Jewellery brand Abelini has opened a second store in Hatton Garden today (30 June), expanding its presence in London’s historic jewellery district. The new shop marks a milestone for the family-run business, which has built a following for its bespoke, mid-priced pieces. It joins the company’s existing showroom and online…

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Pandora and Amazon target global counterfeit jewellery network

Pandora and Amazon have helped Chinese authorities dismantle a major counterfeit jewellery network following a joint investigation into the sale of fake Pandora items across Europe. The probe, launched in 2020 by Pandora’s intellectual property and brand protection team after a series of customs seizures, linked the activity to two…

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Mappin and Webb launches 250th anniversary collection

Mappin and Webb is marking its 250th anniversary in 2025 with a year of exclusive launches and events, celebrating a legacy that began in 1775 when Jonathan Mappin opened a silverware workshop in Sheffield. The group has created its own collection featuring floral designs from its archive, each piece set…

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