Myne London to host inaugural charity ball in March

London-based ethical emerald supplier, Myne London, has announced it will raise funds through its inaugural charity ball for lapidary communities in the northern regions of Pakistan. The Myne London Foundation was created in September 2021 to support women in Pakistan by giving their daughters the funds they need for school…

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Over 1,000 brands confirmed for March Vicenzaoro

More than 1,000 exhibiting brands will be taking part at Vicenzaoro 2022, the international gold and jewellery show organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, to be held at Vicenza Expo Centre from 17-21 March 2022. The trade show said the dates will be the “first chance” for Europe to…

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Retail sales up 1.9% in January 2022

Retail sales volumes rose by 1.9% in January 2022 following a fall of 4.0% in December 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. It also revealed sales volumes were 3.6% above their pre-coronavirus (Covid-19) February 2020 levels. Non-food stores sales rose by 3.4% as home…

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John Lewis announces partnership with Bright Young Gems

The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has joined the Bright Young Gems 2022 mentoring scheme to support graduating jewellery designers.  Bright Young Gems, now in its sixteenth year, provides a mentoring platform for the jewellery industry to discover and nurture new talent whilst providing the winners with their first…

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Jewellery sales to increase 34.2% predicts John Pye

With a competitive UK market, jewellery sales nationwide are expected to increase by 34.2 % in 2022, according to auctioneering company John Pye. The purchasing of jewellery has gone up during the gifting season, with two-thirds of people in the UK have bought jewellery for themselves or for someone else…

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Skomer Studio releases second All Day collection

Skromer Studio, led by jeweller and designer Daisy Simpson, has launched its latest All Day jewellery collection comprising 42 pieces, following the success of its first collection. Skromer Studio said the second All Day collection “broadens the horizons” set by the first collection in the series through new styles and…

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Tatty Devine to bring new exhibition to Hove Museum & Art Gallery

London-based jewellers Tatty Devine has announced it is set to hold a new exhibition ‘Misshapes: The making of Tatty Devine’ at the Hove Museum and Art Gallery later this Spring. The exhibition celebrates design duo Harriet Vine MBE and Rosie Wolfenden MBE, who met at Chelsea College of Art and…

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VRAI launches Devotion and Tapered Baguette rings

Vrai has announced the launch of its customisable range of diamond rings, including a Tapered Baguette and Devotion band, to “reflect the diversity of love”. The newly launched Tapered Baguette setting is part of Vrai’s Three Stone engagement ring collection. The lines frame two side stones that support the centre…

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UK footfall rises for fifth consecutive week

Across UK retail destinations, footfall rose by +2.2% last week from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all types of town centres, with the largest rise of +7.1% in regional cities outside of London versus +3.3% in Central…

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Mother of Pearl and Monica Vinader unveil collaboration

Monica Vinader and sustainable luxury fashion jeweller, Mother of Pearl, have collaborated on a 12-piece sustainable jewellery collection. The collection comprises three earrings, two rings, three pendants, two bracelets and two necklaces made in 100% recycled gold vermeil satin finish. All pieces can be layered or stacked together, and they…

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