Graff unveils new necklace

British jeweller Graff has unveiled a new necklace at Paris Couture, inspired by its Tribal collection. The new necklace features a rare 50 carat D Flawless oval diamond, accompanied by 100 carats of pear shape, emerald cut, oval, round and baguette cut diamonds. The design explores and expands upon contemporary…

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Trade bodies urge Govt to reform ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy

Four trade bodies within UK retail and hospitality, including the BRC, have called on the government to reform the “broken” apprenticeship levy system, as so far, £3.5bn has reportedly expired before businesses could make use of it. This call on the government comes as businesses were also unable to meet…

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Created Brilliance launches pink diamond range for Valentine’s Day

Lab grown diamond firm Created Brilliance has announced the launch of its new pink diamond range in time for Valentine’s Day. The new range offers lab grown pink diamonds at a fraction of the cost of natural pink diamonds. Among the new pieces is an Emerald Cut 1-carat lab created…

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Michael Jones unveils plans to revamp outlets

Michael Jones Jeweller has revealed seven-figure plans to revamp its outlets in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and Gold Street as part of a project to create a “luxurious” new look for customers. The independent jeweller, which is run as a co-operative, has had a presence in the town for more than…

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Dior launches new ‘Dioramour’ collection

French jeweller Dior has announced the launch of its new “Dioramour” collection. The collection is a reinvention of its 2005 “Oui” collection which was designed by Victoire de Castellane. All the pieces in the “Oui” line contained the letter O,U and I. The new line has three pieces made of…

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Return to office boosts weekday footfall in Jan

A return to the office has boosted footfall in January despite the effects of rail strikes over the month, Springboard has said, with footfall up by 10.7% against the prior year. This was greater than the annual uplift of 9.9% reported in December 2022 and marked the largest annual increase…

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BoE raises interest rates to 4%

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, bringing the base rate of interest to 4%, the highest level in 14 years. The increase, which is the tenth consecutive increase, was decided after the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority…

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Assay Offices approve new King Charles III coronation hallmark

The Assay Offices of the UK has announced the approval of a new hallmark for the coronation of King Charles III. Based on a medal by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS and using artwork supplied by Thomas Fattorini, the mark depicts the King’s head against an oval background. The mark can be…

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Tasaki unveils new additions to fine link and danger collections

Tasaki has launched new additions to its fine link and danger collections, aiming to offer a “fresh approach to the traditional image of pearl jewellery”. The fine links collection features a pearl embedded in a metallic loop, a modern representation of a chain link. Diamonds are set along the vivid…

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Bucherer unveils Valentine’s day range

Bucherer has unveiled its range for Valentines day, including crafted rings from the Bucherer Fine Jewellery solitaire line and classic For the rings, made with diamonds and symbolising “affinity”, Bucherer said they incorporate an “innovative and enchanting design but can also rotate around its own axis thanks to a cleverly…

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