Lucy Quartermaine launches ‘Melody’ collection

Jewellery brand Lucy Quartermaine has launched a new collection entitled ‘Melody’, which was reportedly inspired by music and rhythm. The new silver collection, which starts at just £50, includes two rings, two pairs of studs, one bracelet as well as two classic pendant necklaces. It is also finished with the…

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IEG’s ​​Vicenzaoro postponed to March

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) events has announced that the Dolce World Expo and Vicenzaoro January have both been postponed to 11-16 March and 17– 21 March 2022 respectively. The jewellery boutique shows were originally scheduled for January, and the new dates were created in consultation and agreement with the…

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Auree to debut on Liberty’s online shop

Jewellery brand Auree will debut a selection of pieces from various collections on department store Liberty’s online shop. A curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings priced from £30. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion for Auree, who set…

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Engagement and wedding rings sales to fall, Ingle and Rhode warns

Ingle and Rhode, a UK ethical jeweller, has forecasted lower sales for both wedding rings and engagement rings at the end of the year as the Omicron variant adds “further uncertainty”. While the figures are still being compiled, Ingle and Rhode has found “slightly lower sales” for both wedding rings…

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RJC partners with Natural Diamond Council on global sustainability campaign

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has partnered with The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) on a new global sustainability campaign ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign, which also includes the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to show the impact that consumer purchases have on producing countries and local…

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De Beers rough diamond sales drop to £249.35m

De Beers Group has announced its provisional rough diamond sales for the tenth cycle of 2021 has fallen year-on-year by 26% from $452m (£339.48m) to $332m (£249.35m). The value of rough diamond sales has also fallen by 24% compared to the group’s ninth cycle sales this year of $438m (£328.97m).…

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Nadja Swarovski to step down from company role

The board of Swarovski International Holding AG and Nadja Swarovski jointly announced that she will step down from the company at the end of December 2021.  Swarovski was a member of the company’s executive board and spearheaded the brand and sustainability strategy of the 126 year-old family business, as well…

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Jon Richard unveils new Radiance collection

Jon Richard has revealed its designed-in-Britain Radiance collection which features a curation of precision cut crystals that meet gold and silver plated metals. The Radiance collection encompasses silver, gold and rose gold plated metals, adorned with faceted lead glass crystals in various colours. Included in the collection are clear crystal…

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HB Antwerp launches Signum diamonds in the metaverse

HB Antwerp has announced the release of Signum, the new rough diamond brand, into the Metaverse community of Buns.land, NextDecade, with the launch of 12 diamond bunnies which sold out in under 3 minutes. Each bunny is also depicted next to a high-carat rough diamond, from which owners can reap…

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Berry’s sees engagement ring sales soar 29%

Berry’s has unveiled that sales have continued to spike in the lead up to the festive season with around 29% more engagement rings sold than last year. While shapes like emerald and oval cut diamonds are showing a “huge vogue”, Berry’s stated that overall, the round brilliant cut has proven…

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