GemFair sells first batch of ethically sourced diamonds

De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, the company’s programme to help formalise the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining (ASM) sector, has sold its first parcels of ethically sourced, traceable diamonds. A variety of rough diamonds sourced from GemFair-registered ASM sites in Sierra Leone were made available for sale at…

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Laings establishes a board of directors

Laings has announced that it has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, who will be responsible for the running of the organisation. The decision to restructure at a senior management level came after the introduction of additional departments, alongside the announcement of its £10m retail expansion…

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DCK Group partners with M&S on new collection

DCK Group has announced it has signed an agreement with M&S to supply a bespoke accessories collection across its jewellery and watches range. The collection includes over 500 M&S-branded products including the retailer’s sub-brand Autograph, which comprises 95% recycled materials and a premium gold collection with semi-precious stones. Manufactured to…

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The Natural Diamond Council expands Assure program

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the expansion of its Assure program which was designed to protect consumers and safeguard the supply chain by supporting Diamond Verification Instrument manufacturers. The goal of this initiative is to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry. The program was first launched…

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Opsydia technology advances to secure identity of melee diamonds

Diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has revealed its subsurface laser technology can now place permanent identifiers in melee diamonds without affecting their surface polish. The firm said that diamonds that are just 0.5 millimetres in diameter can have an alphanumeric sequence, coded shape or logo placed beneath their surface to create…

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Tatty Devine launches new collection with Gemma Correll

Tatty Devine has announced a new collection with illustrator Gemma Correll which will be available from 14 October 2021. The new collection which has been designed in London by creative director Harriet Vine also individually comes with a tag engraved with Gemma Correll’s signature. The collaboration with Correll comprises pet-themed…

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David M Robinson announces Sale Sharks kit sponsorship

David M Robinson (DMR) has announced a partnership with Sale Sharks as kit sleeve sponsor for the next two Gallagher Premiership seasons. In addition to featuring on the rugby union side’s shirts, the jewellery and watches brand will also advertise around the AJ Bell Stadium and at club events. Spanning…

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Sif Jakobs Jewellery director to step down

Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced that Mark Riddle, the director for UK and Ireland, will leave the company on 30 September 2021. After three-years at the helm, Riddle said that during his time at the group, despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, wholesale sales trebled since 2018. With over…

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Giovanni Raspini launches ‘Snake, Anemone mini and Chains’ collections

Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new fall/winter collections, named “Snake, Anemone mini and Chains”. The new collections were designed to ensure wearability, comfort and are fitted with “elegant details”, such as the small, invisible joints of the necklace. The Snake collection showcases two different interpretations of the…

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First look at new jewellery brand, Moushe

Nabiha Sabzvari has always been creatively inclined to step out of her own comfort zone and develop new ideas and concepts. In her mid 20s she started to experiment with shoe design as well as wanting to create something within fashion, specifically in accessories. Here is where she was first…

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