​​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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Nightingale reopens showroom after £20k refurb

Ethical jewellery brand Nightingale has announced the reopening of its showroom after it underwent a £20,000 refurbishment. Founded by husband and wife Stephen and Diane Nightingale in 2016, the duo originally set up shop in York’s Barleycorn Yard with the help of Ryan Atkins from direct-to-consumer specialists The Embarking Group,…

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Cartier launches pop-up at Selfridges Manchester

Selfridges has announced that Cartier has launched its first pop up in Manchester Exchange Square for the Christmas season.  The space features some of the Maison’s “most iconic” collections, including Trinity, Love, Juste Un Clou and more. Additionally, the pop-up centres around a “touch and try bar” where customers can…

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De Beers unveils new London flagship store

De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002.…

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Goldsmiths unveils newly designed Lincoln showroom

Goldsmiths has unveiled its newly redesigned Lincoln showroom after it underwent an “extensive” refurbishment. The Lincoln showroom follows the recent openings in Braehead, Brighton, Canterbury, and Reading. The showroom features a new interior design concept and a showcase of luxury timepieces alongside fine jewellery brands. It also features Goldsmiths’ own…

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