De Beers rough diamond production falls 11% in Q1

The De Beers Group has reported its rough diamond production in Q1 2025 decreased by 11% to 6.1 million carats, reflecting the continued production response to the prolonged period of lower demand. In Botswana, production decreased by 8% to 4.6 million carats, as a result of the planned actions to…

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Gemfields partners with PureJewels on emerald-themed collection

Gemfields has announced that it has partnered with PureJewels on the emerald-themed Zariya collection to combine emeralds from Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia with designs inspired by the fresh buds of May. Taking its name from the Hindi word ‘Zariya’, meaning a medium, source, or pathway, the collection was inspired…

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Hatton Jewels transitions to employee ownership

Hatton Jewels, specialists in rare antiques, has officially transitioned into an employee owned company. The boutique will now be independently managed by gemmologist and jewellery expert Rachel Smith. The company was originally founded by Nick Kay in 1999, This decision sets Hatton Jewels apart as one of the few boutique…

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Kiki McDonough launches new Everyday Gold collection

British jeweller Kiki McDonough has today (25 April 2025) launched its new Everyday Gold collection, featuring the designer’s signature coloured gemstone designs in gold settings. Inspired by the desire to recreate some of her “popular” gold rings from the 1980s, founder Kiki McDonough has expanded the collection to include complementary…

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Laings appoints new head of retail

Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…

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Tiffany and Co. unveils Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder collection

Tiffany and Co. has unveiled Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder, a high jewellery collection that celebrates the “allure, motion and mystery of the oceans”. Designed by Nathalie Verdeille, chief artistic officer of Jewelley and High Jewellery, the collection is inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s aquatic designs. The collection begins with…

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Dinny Hall unveils La Maison Couture collab

Dinny Hall has announced that it will showcase an exclusive edit of fine fashion and jewellery brands curated exclusively by La Maison Couture. These collections will be on display and available to purchase at Dinny Hall’s flagship Notting Hill store. La Maison Couture is an online platform dedicated to showcasing…

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Jewelex and Ultrahuman unveils world’s first luxury smart ring

Diamond and jewellery manufacturer Jewelex has partnered with Ultrahuman, a wearable technology health tracking platform, to launch the Ultrahuman Rare ring, the world’s first luxury smart ring. Rare launched with the Desert Collection, which includes three designs: Desert Rose, Dune, and Desert Snow. Dune and Desert Rose are made from…

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Tasaki opens permanent counter at Selfridges

Japanese jewellery maison Tasaki has announced the opening of its permanent counter at Selfridges’ Wonder Room in London. This new permanent presence at Selfridges follows the success of Tasaki’s 70th Anniversary Floating Shell Exhibition pop-up, which was held at the department store from November 2024 to February 2025. The Selfridges…

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80% of Gen Z ditch fast fashion jewellery, Azora finds

Eight in 10 Gen-Z consumers now shop exclusively for everyday or investment pieces, according to a survey from demi-fine brand Azora. The nationwide survey found that 25–34-year-olds buy jewellery nearly four times more often than those aged 65+, yet they favour quality over quantity and versatility over trend. The research…

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