De Beers Group appoints managing director

De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Thembinkosi Moses Madondo as managing director of De Beers Group Managed Operations, effective from 1 January 2022. The appointment follows the announcement that Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Zikalala will leave the business to take up the position of CEO of Anglo American’s Kumba Iron…

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Alrosa diamond sales surge 71.7% to £2.95bn

Alrosa has reported its total rough and polished diamonds sales increased by 71.7% in the first 11 months of 2021, up to $3.91bn (£2.95bn) from $2.28bn (£1.72bn) in 2020. This total includes $3.73bn (£2.81bn) of rough diamond sales and $179m (£134.95m) of polished diamond sales. Meanwhile, the company’s rough and…

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How world-class services can propel young brands

Nowadays, adequate customer service is a necessity. Solid customer service is a big help, and excellent customer service can lead to positive word of mouth. But there’s a tier of service quality that extends even further – the kind of customer support that can bolster a business’s reputation. At NOTCH,…

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Lesche launches new Christmas collection

Ahead of the holidays and the new year, Lesche has released five new styles of bracelets and necklaces from its Christmas collection. The new releases, which come in green, red, black and white, as well as daintier stones, are made from 18k gold-plated brass and secured with a gold clasp.…

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Alrosa and AWDC renew cooperation agreement

Alrosa has announced a renewal of its cooperation agreement with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the official representative of the Antwerp diamond industry. The objective of the agreement is to improve the scope and efficiency of the ties between Alrosa and AWDC, and to commit to supporting the diamond…

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Vurchoo launches new ‘Studs of Hope’ collection

Jewellery brand Vurchoo has launched a new ‘Studs of Hope’ collection of affordable earrings. Comprising gold, silver and mixed metals as well as ethically sourced gemstones, Studs of Hope brings ethical jewellery to the masses for £36. Each design, which ranges from the colourful ‘Not So Evil Eye’ of Guatemala…

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H&T opens new store in Liverpool

H&T Pawnbrokers has announced the opening of its new store in Belle Vale shopping centre in Liverpool. The store will reportedly bring H&T’s financial services, jewellery and watches to more customers across the region. H&T said customers can get their items valued in-store, have jewellery cleaned and repaired, and browse…

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The future of luxury jewellery

Keeping up with the changing moods and values of consumers can be a challenge for jewellery businesses, particularly since the pandemic acted like an accelerator for changes in consumer buying habits and values. Dr. Federica Carlotto, Program Director for the MA in Luxury Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London,…

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Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection

Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…

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IEG’s Vicenzaoro January to return in 2022

The Italian Exhibition Group has announced that its Vicenzaoro January International Jewellery Show will return to and run from 21 to 26 January 2022. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place last year, the trade show took place online, with next year hoping to be a return to physical attendance At…

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