Berry’s Jewellers unveils OPEIA collection for 125th anniversary

Berry’s Jewellery, family-owned expert jeweller, has launched the special edition ‘Opeia’ collection to celebrate its 125th year in business. The collection is made up of 10 pieces, comprising a necklace, a small and large pendant, a pair of drop and stud earrings, three rings, a bangle and a bracelet. Designed…

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Hallmarking surges 26% in April

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 26.3% to 660,006 in April 2022, up from 522,390 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 18.6% to 280,067, against last year’s 236,089. Silver saw an increase of 30% year-on-year, from 268,993 to 349,654.…

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UK economy shrinks in March

The UK economy shrunk by 0.1% in March as consumers started to feel the bite of rising energy prices and the cost of living. The latest figures also come after a period of no growth in February. During the period, services fell by 0.2% on the month and was the…

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James Sanders London Diamonds founder on the return of a 90s favourite

Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it…

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Michael Spiers unveils new Plymouth showroom

South West luxury jewellery business, Michael Spiers, is opening a new showroom near Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre on 14 May 2022. The new showroom, located on No.2 Cornwall Street, is on the site of the former Americano coffee house, a short distance from its former store, where it had…

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Lark and Berry unveils Nomad collection

Lark and Berry has announced its new Nomad collection of 18k gold vermeil and silver pieces with coloured stones, designed in collaboration with Spanish model Cristina Tosio. The collection features cultured orange and white sapphires, cultured spinel, and cultured diamonds, keeping with the brand’s “commitment to using only sustainable gemstones”.…

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CME launches Mandala-inspired pendants

CME has announced the launch of its new bee and butterfly pendants which are inspired by Mandala art. The company said it made the decision to expand its collection of bee and butterfly pendants with these new pieces as nature reportedly continues to trend in jewellery sales in 2022. Reportedly,…

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Coll Sign: It’s all in the name!

When Glasgow jewellery business boss Steven Coll decided to source new client gifts, he turned to one of the remotest Hebridean islands off the coast of Scotland for inspiration. And in a unique tie-up Steven’s family-owned Tom Coll Jewellery struck a deal with the Isle of Coll Distillery to produce…

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Cost of living crisis begins to hamper consumer spending

Spending on essential items dropped to 18.1% in April, compared to 17.4% in March, as inflation and rising living costs are starting to impact the retail sector. Research from Barclaycard found this was largely due to spending on fuel falling from a record 26.1% increase last month to 23% in…

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RapNet bans Russian diamonds

RapNet, the diamond trading network, has banned Russian diamonds from its platform amid the country’s ongoing attack on Ukraine. According to Rapaport, the ban applies to all diamonds sourced from Russia after 24 February 2022, and it includes polished diamonds manufactured outside of Russia from Russian rough diamonds.  All in…

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