Rishi Sunak to become next PM

Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24…

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Lark & Berry unveils Nexus collection

Lark and Berry has launched its new collection of fine, luxury jewellery, with each piece set in 14k gold and taking inspiration from nature’s “wondrous and awe-inspiring connectivity”. The Nexus collection comprises an assortment of lab-grown rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, with sustainable gemstones including grown sapphires, lab-grown rubies, man-made…

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BAJ to hold London jewellery showcase with Theo Fennell

The British Academy of Jewellery will reportedly hold a showcase of a number of rings designed and made by eight BAJ students from 25 to 31 October. The rings will be displayed to the public at Theo Fennell’s premises in Chelsea Barracks, London.  It is reported that the rings are…

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Sekonda launches new women’s jewellery collection

Sekonda has launched a new collection of women’s jewellery, featuring a wider selection of accessories. The jewellery range includes necklaces, bracelets, bangles, chunky hoop earrings and studs. Customers can choose from styles in gold, silver or rose gold, made from either rhodium, sterling silver or gold plating, with prices starting…

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Liz Truss steps down as prime minister

Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the…

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Bradley’s Jewellers expands Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collection in collaboration with Fabergé, and the jeweller plans to continue developing the collection alongside its own-brand Yorkshire Rose bridal and fine jewellery offering. Its latest addition, the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm is crafted from 18k gold and…

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Mappin & Webb introduces latest Luxury Collection

Mappin and Webb has introduced the second chapter of its ‘Luxury Jewellery Collection,’ a specially curated range of unique jewellery showcasing the most precious stones with the greatest carat weight and intricate designs to date. It is the second instalment of the collection, which houses over 160 pieces. It features…

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Hallmarking drops -15.8% in September

The total number of hallmarked pieces during September 2022 dropped by -15.8% year-on-year from 1,009,071 to 849,351, marking a decrease of -159,720, according to the latest figures from the four UK Assay offices. Overall, gold pieces dropped -1.1% in September from 390,638 to 386,433, and silver declined by -26.6% from…

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Raj Jain on the fascinating intricacies of vintage timepieces

Could you tell us a little bit about your career and what led up to you opening WatchCentre? I began buying watches in Bombay, on a holiday trip to India. I’ve always been based in London, but I would go to India every year, and in 1985, I visited the…

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New independent British jewellery marketplace launches

Boutee, a new challenger marketplace where people can discover and buy from independent British jewellers, has been launched. Founded by two brothers from Sussex, Billy and Ethan Ward, it aims to be the “public’s gateway to discover and buy from the best of British jewellery, all in one place”. Operating…

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