Fabergé appoints new CEO

Fabergé has promoted managing director Antony Lindsay to the role of CEO. He will replace Sean Gilbertson, who has become executive chairman of the Fabergé board. Lindsay worked for five and a half years as Fabergé’s managing director. He remains a member of the board of directors for both Fabergé…

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Bradley’s Jewellers opens retail concession at Castle Howard

Bradley’s Jewellers York has opened its first fine jewellery and silverware concession at the North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. The concession, which will operate from April to September 2023, will focus on the Coronation Collection that has been exclusively designed by Kay Bradley to include jewellery, silverware and gifts.…

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Cara Jewellers opens first international boutique in Mayfair

Dubai-based Cara Jewellers has opened its first international boutique in Burlington Arcade, Mayfair. Cara Jewellers was first established in Dubai in 2005 by Kiran and Anil Pethani, who have more than three decades of experience in the international jewellery industry. Since then, Cara Jewellers has established its presence across 14…

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Fabergé introduces two new lockets to its Heritage Collection

In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Fabergé has introduced two new commemorative lockets to its Heritage collection. The Heritage Gold State Coach Surprise Locket features a miniature replica of the “iconic Gold State Coach, built in 1762 to transport British kings and queens. The miniature carriage sits…

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Mappin and Webb unveils Renee Collection

Mappin and Webb has announced its new limited edition collection entitled the Renee Collection. The line is a celebratory curation of diamond jewellery that “honours the brand’s heritage, craftsmanship and exemplary quality”. The creation of the line was overseen by the Crown Jeweller and includes the creative cues of ribbon…

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Dior expands Gem Dior collection with new pieces

Dior has expanded its The Gem Dior collection, first launched in 2021, with new models designed by Victoire de Castellane, the creative director of Dior Joaillerie. The collection continues to feature a geometric motif with a “skillfully orchestrated” stacking of little rectangles. Dior said that the irregular raised surface gives…

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Ainsworth’s adds ear piercing service for first time in history

Ainsworth’s Jewellers in Blackburn has announced that it is expanding its business operations to offer an ear piercing service. The company is now able to offer safe and sterile ear piercing with a medically- hygienic system from Inverness safe. The new service has been helped by employee Caroline Young who…

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Pandora boosts wages up to 14% for retail staff

Pandora has announced it has increased the hourly pay for its retail employees in the UK and Ireland by up to 14% following its third pay review in the last 12 months. Over the past year, sales assistants in London have received a 10% rise to £11.95 an hour, whilst…

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De Beers unveils modern tiara ahead of King Charles III coronation

De Beers has unveiled a new tiara ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, reinterpreting the traditional jewellery piece into a contemporary one. Crafted in coloured titanium and platinum, the tiara is set with over 40 carats of “extraordinary” natural diamonds discovered by De Beers. De Beers said that…

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Hallmarking drops 35.9% in March

The total number of items hallmarked by all four UK Assay Offices fell 35.9% in March 2023 compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of items hallmarked in March was 591,874, around 320,000 less than the same month in 2022.…

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