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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Ramsdens Holdings profit surges to £2.2m in 2022 H1

Ramsdens Holdings has revealed profits before tax of £2.2m for the six months ended 31 March 2022, up from a £0.1m loss over the same period in 2021. Gross revenue increased 51% to £29.3m (HY21 £19.3m), while Jewellery retail revenue was up 62% to £13.1m (HY21: £8.1m). Online jewellery retail…

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RJC unveils leadership shakeup

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the standards organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced seven new board appointments. Overall, each elected director will represent their respective forum in the jewellery and watch supply chain. The appointments include Raj Kumar Jain from the Gemstones Corporation elected to represent…

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Birmingham Assay Office elects new Guardians

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced the election of four new Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate. They are Carla Goodfellow, Petro Nicolaides, Rachel Eade and Charles Barwell. The role of ‘Guardian of the Standard of Wrought Plate in Birmingham’ was defined within the 1773 Act of Parliament that…

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DMR unveils collaboration to mark Platinum Jubilee

David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society have collaborated to introduce a diamond brooch, crafted from 950 grade platinum, and designed to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The piece bears the Platinum Jubilee hallmark, and features a large white pearl. Round brilliant cut diamonds have been arranged…

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Sascha Moeri to depart as Carl. F Bucherer CEO

Carl F.Bucherer has announced that CEO and general manager Sascha Moeri has decided to leave the company on June 30 2022, after 12 years in the role. Robert Ambord, who has been the art director of Bucherer Fine Jewellery since August 2021, and Sascha Moeri’s former deputy, Uwe Liebminger, will…

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Christie’s launches London Edit auction

Christie’s is set to launch a new online auction, Jewels Online: The London Edit, which will be open for bidding from 6 to 16 June. The auction features jewellery ranging from the early 19th Century to present day, among them being an antique natural pearl and diamond brooch.  Signed jewels…

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Laings announces new retail director

Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…

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Matilde Jewellery launches Kaleido Collection

Matilde Jewellery has launched its debut lab-grown precious gemstone designs with its new sustainable Kaleido Collection, made using Earth-friendly materials. The collection features emeralds, coloured sapphires, rubies, and alexandrite stones, with each piece crafted from 14k recycled yellow gold. Overall, the collection includes a bracelet, two necklaces, a charm, ear…

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Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager

Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the company’s new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…

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