Nivoda launches new website amid rebrand

Nivoda, the online diamond marketplace, has announced a rebrand of the business, including the launch of a new website to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The new website will include an updated design and improved user experience. The company also revealed it will be adding gemstones to the platform later this…

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Footfall drops again in April

Footfall in UK retail destinations dipped once again in April 2022, falling to -15.9%, down from a decline of -15.3% in March 2022, according to the latest figures from Springboard. It said that the month was “salvaged” by Easter in the second week, when footfall rose by +9.1% from the…

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Rebekah Ann Jewellery launches Brighton Jewellery Collective

Rebekah Ann Jewellery has announced the launch of its new sustainable and eco-conscious jewellery workshop, the Brighton Jewellery Collective, which will open in June. The new workshop will be designed using as much recycled, reclaimed, and repurposed materials, furniture, and equipment as possible.  Moving on from the current workshop, the…

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De Beers partners with Tracr blockchain platform

De Beers Group has announced it is deploying the Tracr blockchain platform at scale for its diamond production. The group said the introduction of Tracr at scale “delivers immutable information on the source of De Beers’ diamonds across the value chain and makes source assurance for 100% of De Beers’…

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CME unveils new daisy earring collection

CME has launched its new daisy-inspired earring collection comprising sterling silver pieces featuring a classic two tone daisy. The collection consists of three designs available as “huggie hoops”.  The first design features a classic single daisy design adoring the huggie hoop or ring, and the second design presents a single…

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BoE raises interest rates to highest level since 2009

The bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to its highest level since 2009 – marking the fourth time it has taken action since December.  The new rate of 1%, up from 0.75%, is the BoE’s latest attempt to curb the rampant rise in inflation – also at its…

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Ingle and Rhode launches bespoke engagement ring selection

Ingle and Rhode has launched a bespoke selection of men’s engagement rings to help its female customers pop the question. It said it also hopes the rings will be popular with male same sex couples looking to gift one another the perfect engagement ring. It comes as the jeweller says…

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Dollie Jewellery welcomes business partner amid global revamp

Dollie Jewellery has appointed Melanie Tillett as its new business partner in a bid to revamp the silver jewellery brand. Dollie Jewellery is now expanding its presence nationally and internationally, and Tillett will be responsible for pushing the company as it prepares to enter the global marketplace. Tillett is the…

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Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee

Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and featuring a central pearl complemented with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the pendant will be a limited edition of 70 pieces. The pendant will also display the platinum jubilee hallmark that…

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Exclusive: An insight into Lily Arkwright’s European expansion

What is the history of the business? Launched in 2015 with a vision to offer consumers more, Lily Arkwright was designed to provide mined diamond alternatives to customers, offering more choice, better service and distinctive bridal jewellery. Why is Lily Arkwright planning to expand at this particular time? It’s really…

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