Star Animal Sundays launches new pendant collection

Star Animal Sundays has announced the launch of a new collection which comprises 19 pendants. The pendants are made of polished repurposed gold and round cut diamonds and are available on Net-a-Porter for £590. Star Animal Sunday charms are handmade in Los Angeles and New York City of repurposed 10K…

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Ntinga bolsters team amid growth plans

London based jewellery manufacturer, Ntinga, has announced the appointment of Lisa Davies as sales manager for the family business. In her new role, Davies will help to grow the business further amid the “continued success” Ntinga has had this year. Ntinga said Davies will develop the business and provide a…

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Goldsmiths reopens newly renovated Leicester showroom

Goldsmiths has opened its doors in Highcross, Leicester, to reveal a dynamic new design and shopping experience. The new expanded showroom boasts a fresh interior concept, as well as a line-up of timepieces and fine-jewellery brands. The showroom also features Goldsmiths’ own exclusive brightest diamond featuring its own proprietary stone…

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Maria Black becomes first luxury brand to join Fairtrade programme

Maria Black has become the first “luxury” jewellery brand to join the new Fairtrade Gold Sourcing Programme (GSP) on 3 December 2021. In 2021, which marks 10 years of Fairtrade Gold, the programme was launched to enable more jewellery brands and businesses to source from an “ethical supply chain”. Maria…

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​​Signet sees sales reach £1.1bn in Q3

Signet jewellers, the diamond jewellery retailer, has announced its total sales reached $1.5bn (£1.1bn) for the 13 weeks ending October 30, 2021 (Q3 22), which is an increase of more than $235m (£117m) compared to Q3 21 and more than nearly $350m (£263m) than Q3 FY20.  The jewellers operating income…

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Retailers welcome proposed tougher sentencing for shopworker abuse

The retail industry has welcomed proposed changes put forward by the government that would see tougher sentencing for those that assault shopworkers.  Policing minister Kit Malthouse confirmed the government has tabled an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which states that courts must treat assaults committed “against…

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Lebrusan Studio launches Blunt Blades exhibit

Lebrusan Studio has lifted the curtain on a new contemporary art exhibition, Blunt Blades, which features jewellery created from the confiscated weapons. On display are a set of 275 rings cast in recycled metal which represents the number of knife homicides in England and Wales from 2019 to 2020. The…

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Dimexon launches new diamond offering for SMEs

Dimexon, a global diamond manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new service to offer diamonds to small and medium businesses that “historically never had access”.  Dimexon’s new offer is an online marketplace specialising in providing ethical, traceable ‘melee’ (small and uncertified) diamonds with no minimum order. The manufacturer said…

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Laings unveils new fine jewellery and diamonds collection

Laings has unveiled a new fine jewellery and diamonds collection which includes “one-of-a-kind” pieces, designs and gemstones. Amongst the handcrafted pieces are an 18ct white gold diamond necklet with 37 pear cut diamonds (£78,200), 18ct art-deco inspired emerald and diamond ring (£27,900) and 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond oval…

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Maya Gemstones launches Star of David collection

Maya Gemstones has launched its latest collection, Star of David, for Hanukkah 2021.  The mini collection comprises a ring and a pendant. Both pieces are made of 18ct white gold, with mini round-cut diamonds and a ‘Maya cut’ aquamarine in the centre of each piece. Additionally, both pieces in the…

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