Bucherer announces acquisition of Danish jeweller Klarlund

Bucherer has announced the acquisition of Danish jewellery retailer Klarlund. The takeover will come into effect 4 January 2023 with Bucherer taking over two boutiques and the Klarlund service centre. Bucherer hopes that the acquisition will allow it to expand its market share in Denmark. Klarlund was founded in 1947…

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NAJ President wins NAJ Chair’s Award

NAJ President, David Doyle, was the recipient of the second NAJ Chair’s Award, presented at this year’s Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball. The NAJ Chair’s Award is given to a business or individual in recognition of their ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the jewellery industry. Last year, the judging…

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Laings announces £60m turnover in post-pandemic rebound

Retail jeweller Laings has announced a 62% increase in turnover, up to £60m, in its results for the year ended 31 May 2022. The company’s pre-tax profit was £5.4m up from £2.8m in 2021. Its gross margin also rose to 34% from 32.8%. The results were supported by “healthy growth”…

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IEG: T.Gold 2023 expands jewellery technologies and machinery showcase

The Vicenza exhibition centre will once more host the most important international exhibition of advanced technologies for the jewellery industry: T.GOLD, the number one international showcase for innovation, featuring the most advanced jewellery machinery and the most  recent developments in gold and jewellery manufacturing. Organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition…

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Goldsmiths upgrades Solihull showroom

Goldsmiths has relocated its Solihull showroom to a new larger location in the Touchwood shopping centre. Goldsmiths’ Solihull features a whole new interior design, and includes Goldsmiths diamond jewellery offering alongside engagement, wedding, and eternity rings, and a large new hospitality area plus a repairs and service lounge. Craig Bolton,…

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Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.5% to 3.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, bringing the base rate of interest to 3.5%, the highest level in 14 years. At a meeting held on 14 December 2022, the Bank’s MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase rates by…

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Suzy Levian unveils new Diamondesque collection

Jewellery designer Suzy Levian has launched her latest collection, Diamondesque, made of cubic zirconia and sterling silver looks that aim to mimic the luxuriousness of fine diamond jewellery at a fraction of the price. The sterling silver white cubic zirconia hoop earrings feature three rows of round cut white cubic…

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So-le Studio opens first flagship store

So-le Studio has opened its first-ever boutique, a flagship store in the heart of Milan located at Via Sant ‘Andrea 10. Over 2800 square metres, it is surrounded by a building with a double loggia dating back to 1600. The flagship store was designed by Fondamenta, a Milan-based architectural practice…

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Charlotte Reedtz launches first collection

Danish jewellery brand Charlotte Reedtz has launched its first collection entitled Magic Wish. The collection is made up of 16 rings and 15 pairs of earrings that are all available in 18ct white or yellow gold. The feature of each piece is the chosen stone. Each stone within the collection…

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Vicenzaoro January 2023 launches new B2B area

At VOJ – Vicenzaoro January 2023, it’s time for watches. The new TIME community, dedicated to contemporary watchmaking with multi-channel distribution, will be making its debut from 20 to 24 January. The B2B area will integrate the product offer of the Italian  Exhibition Group show with a selection of brands and…

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