Lucy Quatermaine launches new Shard Collection

British designer jewellery brand Lucy Quartermaine has launched its new sterling silver Shard collection for spring 2023. The new collection is made of silver and the design depicts “bold and graphic” shapes of a smashed glass. The range features earrings, rings, bracelets, bangles and necklaces with prices starting from £70.…

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Pomellato unveils Sabbia and Catene collections

Pomellato Milano has unveiled its new collections titled Sabbia and Catene. The Sabbia collection involves irregular Sabbia diamond pavés combined with diamond solitaires. The line has two rings and two half-pair earrings made from handmade gold and including diamonds. The rings can be stacked together or spread across the fingers…

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Tiffany boosts manufacturing capacity with Platinum Invest Group deal

LVMH has entered into an agreement with Andera Partners, Bpifrance and other shareholders, acquiring a majority stake in Platinum Invest Group. The acquisition gives LVMH control of France-based jewellery companies Orest and Abysse, enabling Tiffany and Co. to strengthen its production capacities and support its “strong growth” in fine and…

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Freya Rose launches new coronation earring collection

Freya Rose has launched a new range of earrings in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The new collection accompanies the jewellery pieces released last year to commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. The design of the earrings are inspired by the sovereign’s chronicled heritage, the English…

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Taylor and Hart raises £3.5m in funding

Digital-first bespoke jewellery business Taylor and Hart has raised £3.5m in funding from Virgin Money, Active Partners and private investment platform Seedrs. The investment will be used to support the business to further develop its state-of-the-art technology offering which ensures the authenticity of its gemstones as well as grow internationally…

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Brilliant best: Why lab-grown diamonds have overtaken natural

“A natural one carat stone is gonna cost you about £10,000 in a lab grade, it’s gonna cost you about £2,000 so there’s massive polarisation between the two,” says Brett Afshar, MD and founder of Queensmith jewellers. Lab-grown diamonds are no longer a new technology in the jewellery industry. Whilst…

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Studex launches Crystal Shimmers collection

Studex has announced the launch of a limited edition collection entitled Crystal Shimmers for Spring 2023. The line of earrings is inspired by the Aurora Borealis effect and the new shimmer styles allow for the earrings to radiate multiple shades of colour. The range includes five different shimmer shades; Light…

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First Cheffins jewellery sale of 2023 grosses £510,000

The first Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2023 from auction house Cheffins has sold over £510,000 worth of items, with over 90% sold across 657 lots. The Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale took place on 6 April at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge. The auctioneer said that “the star…

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Deakin and Francis launches coronation cufflinks

Deakin and Francis has announced the launch of special cufflinks designed to commemorate the coronation of King Charles. The cufflinks entitled ‘King Charles Cypher Cufflinks’ are available in both oblong and oval styles across four different colours. The one-of-a-kind cufflinks feature the king’s cypher and are crafted using a rare…

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BHC reappoints chair for third three-year term

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has appointed its current chair, Noel Hunter OBE, to serve for a third three-year term. In his final term as chair, Hunter aims to improve the protection of UK consumers buying from the internet, where an increasing level of non-compliance has been detected, and therefore…

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