Tiaras belonging to Empress Joséphine Bonaparte to be offered at Sotheby’s London

Sotheby’s is set to offer two tiaras in London that are thought to have belonged to Joséphine de Beauharnais, the wife of Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Empress of France.  The two tiaras, each part of a set of matching jewellery, are set with gemstones engraved with classical heads, several of…

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Merci Maman launches inside Selfridges

Jewellery brand Merci Maman has announced that it has teamed up with Selfridges London to launch its first in-store concession. The store, which launches today (1 November), offers Merci Maman’s necklaces and bracelets, which can be hand-engraved on site, seven days a week. The brand has experienced “rapid growth” over…

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Laura Bond launches new A/W collection

Laura Bond has announced the launch of its autumn and winter collection, featuring more than fifteen new designs. Laura Bond Jewellery is an Edinburgh based, family run, luxury earring brand, specialising in affordable solid gold pieces for cartilage piercings. The jeweller sources manufacturers handpicked for their quality and expertise, as…

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Goldsmiths unveils new design concept at Reading showroom

Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design concept for its Reading showroom, The Oracle. The showroom is only the second of Goldsmith’s, new concept to open, following on from Canterbury which opened at the start of October. It reveals a whole new interior concept, as well as an exceptional new line…

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Lebrusan Studio unveils new ‘Freedom’ collection

Lebrusan Studio has unveiled its Freedom collection which features gender-neutral commitment rings. The collection’s flagship piece is a 3mm flat band set with a technicolour row of Sri Lankan sapphires. Cast in 100% recycled yellow or white gold, set with traceable and conflict-free diamonds and sapphires and created here in…

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McKellars wins two indie business awards

McKellars have been announced the winners of best independent retailer for two awards ceremonies, the Lanarkshire business award (LBA) and the Scottish business award (SBA). It revealed the LBA took place on the 9 October at the Radstone Hotel, Strathaven where McKellars was nominated for best independent retailer for South…

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Sustainability a ‘top priority’ when purchasing diamonds, report finds

Sustainability considerations now rank alongside price and design for global consumers when purchasing diamonds, according to new research by De Beers Group. In the company’s eighth annual Diamond Insight Report, it takes an in-depth look at the topic of sustainability in the diamond sector, including how sustainability considerations are influencing…

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Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to £110,000), equating to a business tax cut worth £1.7bn, the biggest single-year rates cut for firms in over 30 years. Unveiling his latest Budget in the Commons today (27 October),…

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F.Hinds partners with BBC Children in Need

High Street jewellers, F.Hinds has announced that it has partnered with BBC Children in Need for 2021 to help raise money that will benefit disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The business will be raising money for the charity across its estate of 115 and 12 Chapelle stores…

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Petra Diamonds sees revenues surge 48% to $114.9m

Petra Diamonds has revealed its Q1 FY22 revenues increased by 48% during the three-month period ending 30 September. It reported revenues of US$114.9m (£83.1m) compared to Q1 FY 2021 which was US$77.7m (£56.2m). The company said this was driven by proceeds from the sale of Exceptional Stones during the quarter…

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