De Beers develops Code of Origin programme

De Beers Group has announced the development of its ‘Code of Origin’ programme to provide assurance of natural and conflict free diamonds. The code will ensure that the diamonds have been discovered in Botswana, Canada, Namibia, or South Africa, and has played a “direct role” in the group’s “building forever”…

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Serena Williams Jewellery to expand globally

KP Sanghvi has announced the international expansion of its Serena Williams Jewellery collection. Building upon its introduction in the US this month, the brand will be vetting new global opportunities in additional markets. The collection includes over 60 sparkling rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets set in gold and sterling silver…

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Tatty Devine launches AW21 ‘I’m only dreaming’ collection

London-based jewellery company Tatty Devine has launched its new AW21 “I’m only dreaming” collection both online and at its Covent Garden shop today (26 August 2021). Designed by Harriet Vine, creative director at the firm, the pieces have been handmade in small batches by an all-female team in Kent. Priced…

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De Beers partners with National Geographic on conservation project

De Beers has announced a new partnership with the National Geographic to address conservation challenges in Africa and protect the source waters of the Okavango Delta and the lives and livelihoods they support. The five-year commitment, which aims to help protect Africa’s endangered species, will also ensure water and food…

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Petra achieves $13.5m for 342 and 18 carat diamonds

Jersey-based mining group Petra Diamonds has announced the sale of a 342.92 carat Type IIa white diamond and an 18.30 carat Type IIb blue diamond have been sold for $13.5m (£9.82m). Discovered at the Cullinan Diamond Mine in South Africa, the diamonds have been sold into a partnership with Stargems,…

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Lily Charmed to celebrate 10-year anniversary with new Christmas collection

Lily Charmed has revealed that it will be celebrating its upcoming 10-year anniversary with the launch of the Star Cluster Christmas collection which will be available from October 2021, and a selection of new charm bracelets for Christmas. Founded in 2011 by Lucy Lee, the first pieces launched by the…

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Madestones achieves carbon neutrality

Madestones, the lab-grown diamond company, has announced that the group is now certified as carbon neutral. Provided by CO2-logic, the label has been validated by the international independent certification body Vinçotte. In addition to the label, the process for gaining certification complied with PAS 2060, which sets requirements for achieving…

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Hill and Friends expands jewellery offering with new bracelet collection

Hill and Friends has announced that it has expanded its jewellery offering with the launch of new leather wrap charm bracelets and bangle collections with prices starting from £195. Designed by the brand’s creative director Emma Hill, the bangles come in silver with gold plating or silver and black enamel…

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Signet Jewelers launches charity foundation

Signet Jewelers has announced that it has launched a new charity initiative, Love Inspires Foundation to support women and children, and social change advocacy. The foundation will aim to support people through grants in countries that it operates in and also provide matching gifts to qualified non-profit organisations. Virginia C…

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Brown & Newirth secures £650k loan package

Brown and Newirth has secured a £650k loan from Virgin Money in a bid to support further growth, accelerating plans to increase its brand footprint with further boutique installations.  The jeweller is said to be in a “strong position” for future growth after the launch of a UK industry first…

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