LVMH sees jewellery drive record revenues of €64.2bn

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has recorded revenues of €64.2bn (£53.4) in 2021, up 44% compared to 2020 and up 20% compared to 2019, with it’s Jewellery business group recording revenue growth of 167% in 2021 compared to 2020. This growth was attributed to its Tiffany brand, as profit from…

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Jon Richard launches jewellery collections through John Lewis

British jewellery designer and retailer, Jon Richard, has announced its collaboration with John Lewis where over 200 of its pieces will be available to purchase on the John Lewis website. Initially, the launch will offer Jon Richard’s latest bridal and occasion wear jewellery, curated from two of its brands –…

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Christie’s presents first online showcase of 2022

Christie’s has announced it will present its online showcase sale,” jewel’s online”, from 24 Januray to February 9, its first jewellery auction of 2022. The sale features a curated assemblage of fine jewellery ranging from antique through contemporary jewels to white diamonds and coloured stones, as well as jewelled objects…

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Vrai and Style Me Pretty launch bridal capsule collection

Vrai, the sustainable fine jewellery brand, has announced a collaboration with Style Me Pretty to launch a bridal capsule collection. The new seven-piece bridal collection features fine jewellery designs, including three sustainably created diamond shapes that form an abstract flower. Set in recycled 14k solid yellow gold, each design reportedly…

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​​Laings unveils first mono-brand showroom in Cardiff

Laings has announced plans to open a new 838sq ft mono-brand Omega showroom at St David’s Cardiff. As Laings’ first mono-brand showroom, this is the latest investment for the family business as it continues to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery. The company has said…

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Howells Jewellers completes refurb with six-figure loan

Howells Jewellers has completed its refurbishment after fourth generation jeweller, Paul Howells, obtained a six-figure loan to invest in his 155-year-old family business. The renovation is said to bring the retail outlet “back to life” and it has safeguarded four jobs in the market town of Haverfordwest. Established in 1866…

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Maya Gemstones unveils new multi-purpose collection

Maya Gemstones has introduced the new Listen collection, a range of pieces that can be worn as either ear cuffs or rings – solo or stacked. The collection comprises four multi-purpose pieces, available in plain 18ct white gold, plain 18ct yellow gold and two pieces with mini round-cut brilliants on…

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Signet raises revenue forecast to £5.77bn

Signet Jewelers Limited has announced its total sales rose year-on-year by 30.4% to $2.4bn (£1.78bn) for the nine weeks ending January 1 2022 (Q4), with its full year total revenue guidance increasing to $7.78bn (£5.77bn). Preliminary same store sales grew by 25.2% year-on-year for the period, and by 35.1% on…

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How to manufacture in the UK?

When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The…

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2021 footfall found to be 31% lower than in 2019

Footfall across all UK retail destinations was –31.1% lower than in 2019, but up from -39.1% in 2020, with retail parks continuing to display a “notable resilience” than either high streets or shopping centres in retaining footfall, according to Springboard’s 2021 report. Springboard said that “it was the three month…

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