Consumer confidence plummets to record low in September

UK consumer confidence has plummeted to a record low of -49% in September, the lowest since 1974, according to the…

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Piaget launches chapter two of the Solstice High Jewellery Collection

Piaget has launched the second instalment of its Solstice High Jewellery Collection, following the launch of the first chapter which…

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Chancellor announces sweeping tax cuts in first mini-budget

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has today (23 September) announced a ream of tax cuts alongside a £60bn energy support package as…

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Dior to launch Christmas mise-en-scène at Harrods

Dior has announced the launch of The Wonderful World of Dior, a Christmas-themed mise-en-scène at Harrods which will run from…

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Sheffield Assay Office achieves RJC recertification

The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has achieved re-certification to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking Sheffield as…

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BoE raises interest rates to 2.25%

The Bank of England has today (22 September) announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, with rates rising…

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Houlden conducts ‘record-breaking’ business at Autumn meeting

Houlden, a consortium of jewellers, has announced that “record-breaking” business has been achieved at its latest meeting, while the announcement…

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What will happen to luxury spending this winter?

Revenues in the jewellery industry have amounted to $4.03bn (£3.53bn) in 2022, with the market expected to grow annually by…

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John Hardy appoints first creative chairman

John Hardy has appointed Reed Krakoff, former chief artistic officer at Tiffany and Co, to the newly created role of…

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Hallmarking rises 13.1% in August

The total number of hallmarked pieces during August rose by 13.1% to 886,746, up from 784, 078 from last year,…

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