LVMH invests in laboratory-grown diamond producer

LVMH Luxury Ventures has joined other investors in completing an investment round of $90m (£74.3m) in LUSIX, a producer of lab-grown diamonds (LGD), with other investors including Ragnar Crossover Fund and More Investments. LUSIX will use this investment to fuel its growth initiatives, such as the expansion of its production…

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Brilliant Earth launches men’s fine jewellery collection

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brand’s signature men’s wedding bands, featuring 93% recycled gold and 99.8% recycled silver. The 22-piece collection features an assortment of cable chains, engravable pendant, engravable cufflinks, and ID bracelets.  Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…

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Mitchel & Co. wins retailer of the year at NAJ Awards

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that Mitchel and Co. has won retailer of the year at this year’s NAJ Awards during the NAJ Summit 2022. The jewellery retailer beat off competition including Bradley’s Jewellers York, C W Sellors, Sonny’s Jewellers and Fitzgerald Jewellers. Meanwhile, Saunders and Pughe…

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So-le Studio unveils unveils updated collection

SO-LE Studio, the jewellery brand founded by Maria Sole Ferragamo, has announced the launch of new designs of jewellery pieces created from upcycled leather. The new styles are an evolution of the core collection pieces first designed when SO-LE Studio launched in October 2020. The collection is composed of seven…

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Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival to run in July

The British Jewellery and Giftware International association (BJGI) has announced plans to work with the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) to organise the Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival, which is due to take place on 23 July 2022. The festival will feature a handmade market showcasing West Midlands-based designers, makers…

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Signet Q1 sales hit £1.4bn

Signet Jewellers has revealed its total sales increased 8.9% year-on-year to $1.8bn (£1.4bn) in the 13 weeks ended 30 April 2022 (Q1 FY23), rising by $149.5m (£120.19m). The retailer said the performance comes as customers responded to the “breadth and newness” within Signet’s assortment, including higher price point offerings, diamonds…

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The SGT expands UK-wide ethical making pledge

The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) has officially launched the expansion of the ethical making pledge to art colleges and training providers with jewellery and silversmithing courses across the UK. The Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s “leading charity” for the professional training of goldsmiths, was announced to be the first education provider…

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Dior launches new high jewellery collection

Dior has announced the launch of a new collection of high jewellery, Dior Print. Designed by creative director Victoire de Castellane, the collection consists of 137 3D transpositions of the “graphic power of prints”, featuring motifs from stripes to checks, from Liberty to tie-dye. The creations will be revealed alongside…

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Fabergé presents ‘Colours of Love’ ring for Pride

Fabergé has launched its ‘Colours of Love’ yellow gold diamond and sapphire trans flag fluted eternity ring, in celebration of Pride month. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and decorated with pink and blue sapphires and diamonds, recreating the colours of the Trans flag. Continuing its charity partnership…

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F. Hinds launches Nordgreen in stores

Jeweller F. Hinds, with 114 stores across England and Wales, has launched Scandinavian watch brand Nordgreen in its stores and on its website. Nordgreen is a brand specialising in the manufacturing of sustainable watches, with a goal to reduce its environmental impact. By using high quality materials, Nordgreen said it…

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