Petra Diamonds prices plummet 23.7%

Petra Diamonds Limited has announced its like-for-like rough diamond prices decreased by 23.7% in the fifth tender cycle (Tender 5) of 2022. Petra said the reduction in prices is in line with the company’s guidance in its Q3 FY22 trading update last month, where Petra outlined it anticipated some pull…

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Goldsmiths’ Centre launches online skills course

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has launched its first self-paced online skills course for the jewellery industry, aiming to “guide learners on how to produce high-quality videos simply using the smartphones in their pockets”. The first course, which shows how to produce “high-quality” videos on your smartphone using iDEC, has been developed…

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Loveness Lee launches aftercare programme

Independent jewellery brand Loveness Lee has launched its new AfterCare Program, a complimentary service which repairs customers’ Loveness Lee jewellery to keep materials out of landfill. As the next step in the jewellers’ sustainability journey, the AfterCare Program will see Loveness Lee’s jewellers bring the brand’s pieces “back to life…

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Monica Vinader wins prestigious sustainability awards

Monica Vinader has been awarded two awards for its sustainability efforts – the Positive Luxury Award for responsible business of the Year, as well as the Queen’s Award for enterprise in sustainable development. Announced last week, Monica Vinader said it is “committed to accelerating change across the jewellery industry by…

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De Beers Q1 diamond production rises by 25%

The De Beers Group reported its rough diamond production increased by 25% to 8.9 million carats in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1). The group said this reflects a “strong” operational performance, and higher planned levels of production to meet continued demand for rough diamonds. This compares to Q1 2021…

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Vrai launches Halo-inspired collection

Vrai has unveiled its new Halo collection, consisting of new sustainable studs and necklaces. The pieces are available in a 14k solid yellow, white, or rose gold setting, and the necklaces come with a matching coloured chain. Additionally, all pieces come in round brilliant, oval, emerald, pear and princess shapes.…

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Tiffany & Co unveils 90-piece Botanica collection

Tiffany and Co has unveiled its new blue book collection Botanica, a range of contemporary jewellery. The designs of the collection aim to evoke “natural themes from Tiffany’s history, a reflection of exquisite detail and reverence for the past”. The new collection is made up of 90 pieces. Themes interwoven…

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Turquoise Mountain to launch new collection at London craft week

Turquoise Mountain will launch a fine jewellery collection in collaboration with goldsmiths in Yangon, Myanmar for London craft week 2022. Together, they have created a collection “inspired by Myanmar’s rich cultural and natural heritage – blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics for international buyers and designers”. Within the new collection…

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Unique & Co expands men’s collection amid ‘incredible’ year

Jewellery brand Unique and Co has bolstered its male offering this spring with the launch of a new collection comprising rings for men. The rings comprise materials such as stainless steel, titanium and tungsten carbide, and feature “interesting” plating combinations as well as wood or shell inlay. The jeweller said…

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So-le Studio announces new designs

So-le Studio, the jewellery brand founded by Maria Sole Ferragamo, has announced the launch of a new set of designs created from upcycled leather. This expands its existing core collection, continuing on from So-le Studio’s launch in October 2020. Included in the new collection is the Luce piece, a simple…

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