Signet Jewelers raises full-year guidance as Q2 sales surge

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has raised its full-year guidance as its sales for the 13 weeks ended 2 August 2025 (Q2 2025) increased 3% to $1.54bn (£1.15bn). Same-store sales rose 2%, with fashion and bridal jewellery contributing to a 9% increase in average unit retail…

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Astrid and Miyu to open first Northern Ireland store in Victoria Square

Astrid and Miyu is to open its first store in Northern Ireland at Victoria Square in Belfast, taking an 1,800 sq ft unit at the shopping centre. The contemporary jewellery brand is the second retailer to launch in the complex this year, following the arrival of Bershka earlier in 2025.…

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Pomellato launches Pentagoni high jewellery collection

Pomellato has launched Pentagoni, a high jewellery collection built around the reinterpretation of the pentagon shape.  The designs feature white and brown diamonds set in rose gold, with compositions intended to create a sense of movement and depth. The pieces combine geometric forms with the brand’s irregular pavé technique and…

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London DE Group invests in Australian gold and rare earth project

London DE Group has partnered with Broula King Enterprises (BKE) to fund a new gold and rare earth elements (REE) processing plant in New South Wales, Australia. The project, near the town of Goulburn, aims to recommission dormant artisanal and small-scale mines across the state, many of which have been…

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Gemopia to unveil new collection at the Jewellery Show

Manufacturer Gemopia, represented by distributor NYSA Creations, has announced that it will unveil its newest collection at the Jewellery Show, the first time it will exhibit at the show. The collection comprises gold jewellery across a variety of purities ranging from 9- to 22-carat, alongside silver and brass items, as…

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Pandora launches new Talisman and Minis charm collections

Jewellery brand Pandora has unveiled two new collections, Pandora Talisman and Pandora Minis, which update its signature charms with “contemporary” designs and “symbolic” motifs. The Pandora Talisman collection features 12 engraved medallions inspired by ancient coins.  Each piece carries Latin inscriptions, including amor vincit omnia (‘love conquers all’) and per…

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Andre Michael to unveil crushed gem jewellery range

Hatton Garden-based supplier Andre Michael has announced that it will unveil its “Crushed Collection”, at the Jewellery Show on 31 August and 1 September. The new collection will comprise rings and pendants featuring crushed natural coloured gemstones and diamonds. The jewellery features crushed natural emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds. The…

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Joma Jewellery debuts first lab-grown diamond collection

Joma Jewellery has announced the launch of its first ever laboratory-grown diamond collection, priced at £34. The collection pairs silver-plated jewellery with a charm set with a laboratory-grown diamond. Each design features a sentiment such as milestone birthdays, ‘Wonderful Mum’, ‘One In a Million’ and ‘Friendship’. Katie Loxton, creative director…

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GIA to revise laboratory-grown diamond services from October

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce updated evaluation services for D-to-Z laboratory-grown diamonds from 1 October, replacing its existing system. The new service, called the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Quality Assessment, will use descriptive terms rather than the grading nomenclature developed for natural diamonds.  Stones will be described as either…

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Ottoman Hands expands to US with three retail partners

British brand Ottoman Hands has announced that it is expanding into the US after striking agreements with Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. The brand launched in Nordstrom on Monday 11 August at Nordstrom, followed by Bloomingdale’s on Tuesday 12 August, with Macy’s to follow soon. Ottoman Hands collections have been featured…

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