Gary Williams stands down as Mastermelt GM

Precious metal recycling company Mastermelt has announced that Gary Williams is set to step down after nearly 15 years as general manager. Williams, who is a trustee of the Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity and president of the National Association of Jewellers, will now be focusing on new Mastermelt initiatives and…

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Saving the sale in 90 seconds: embedded insurance for jewellery retailers

Last month  I watched a £12,000 sale slip through a retailers’  fingers in just 90 seconds—not because the ring was too dear, but because the insurance form looked like a small novel. If you think that’s peculiar, consider this: with gold up 112 per cent in ten years and 70…

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Pandora unveils new Oxford Circus store

Pandora has unveiled its newest custom store concept at Oxford Circus, where Oxford Street meets Regent Street, its third Oxford Street location. At the heart of the store’s identity is a flagship-level façade that sets a new benchmark for Pandora’s global retail presence. This is the first Pandora store worldwide…

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Mappin and Webb launches new Marco Bicego collection

Jeweller Mappin and Webb has unveiled a limited edition collection by Italian designer Marco Bicego to mark its 250th anniversary. The Lunaria range combines hand-engraved 18ct yellow gold with Swiss and London Blue Topaz, a nod to Mappin and Webb’s signature colour. Each piece is designed to reflect natural forms,…

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Rudell The Jewellers launches new website

Rudell the Jewellers has launched an enhanced website to coincide with the recent opening of its Birmingham showroom on New Street. The jeweller, which also operates showrooms in Wolverhampton and Harborne, said the revamped website is designed to match the in-store experience with a focus on service, product detail and…

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De Beers swings to $189m loss in H1 as prices and demand weaken

De Beers has posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $189m (£142.9m) for the first half of 2025, compared with a $300m (£226.9m) income during the same period in 2024. The group said the loss was driven by a falling rough diamond price index and the sale of specific assortments at…

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PureJewels curates jewellery collection in celebration of UK–India trade deal

British Asian jeweller PureJewels has presented a curated selection of handcrafted pieces at Chequers, the country residence of the UK Prime Minister, as part of the official celebration of the signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The East London-based brand was invited by India’s Gem and Jewellery Export…

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Ottoman Hands launches online with John Lewis

British jewellery label Ottoman Hands has launched a curated range with John Lewis and Partners, marking its debut with the department store chain. The collection, which became available online on 29 July, includes several of the brand’s best-known designs, such as the Zand ruby drop earrings and the Myia hammered…

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Antique Jewellers launches free hallmark identification tool

UK-based antique ring specialist Antique Jewellers has launched Hallmark Finder, a new online tool that helps identify British jewellery hallmarks. The free-to-use Hallmark Finder allows collectors, dealers, valuers and jewellery professionals to quickly decode the small symbols stamped on antique and vintage pieces. It identifies metal purity, assay office and…

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Goldsmiths launches traceable diamond collection

Goldsmiths has launched its first traceable diamond collection, marking a shift towards transparency and sustainability in the luxury jewellery sector. The Goldsmiths Signature Diamond, developed in partnership with traceability platform Tracr, features a unique 77-facet cut and is set across a range of jewellery in 18ct gold and platinum. All…

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