Maison Chaumet launches new Torsade collection

Maison Chaumet has launched a new Torsade de Chaumet high jewellery collection, celebrating one year since the renovation of the Hôtel Particulier at 12 Vendôme. The torsade pieces, or twist in English, act as an ode to movement and life, while also providing a tribute to the square on which…

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Making jewellery on a narrowboat

Trained in horticulture, Rich MacKenzie always envisioned a passion-led lifestyle. Having bought a narrowboat called ‘Bluebell’ in 2017, when the pandemic hit, he and his family made the “best decision” when they decided to live on the boat full-time. Alongside his wife, Jackie, two children, Robbie and Fleur and pets,…

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Chaumet unveils newly renovated London store

Chaumet has unveiled its newly reopened and renovated boutique on New Bond Street, London. Dedicated to a selection of high jewellery and the Maison collections, this location bridges together British and Parisian distinction. The address highlights the enlarged presence of the jeweller in both the UK and Europe, following the…

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Furlough numbers drop by almost half

The number of people on furlough has almost halved in three months to the end of May 2021, according to HM Treasury. More than one million workers came off furlough in the four weeks between the end of April and the end of May which coincided with the start of…

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Industry gears up for Vicenzaoro’s September trade show

The gold-jewellery market is confidently looking at the coming edition of VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international jewellery show organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Live at last, from 10 to 14 September 2021, in Italy, at Vicenza, together with T.Gold, the show for machinery…

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NDC reappoints Ana de Armas as global ambassador

The National Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the reappointment of actress Ana de Armas as the group’s global ambassador. Holding the position for a second consecutive year, de Armas will feature in the NDC’s “for moments like no other” advertising campaign. The campaign is due to launch in September 2021,…

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Petra Diamonds appoints three non-executive directors

Petra Diamonds has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors who will join the company. Amongst the appointments includes Deborah Gudgeon, who will also join as chair-designate of the audit and risk committee, she is currently an independent non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at Evraz plc, which…

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Berry’s FY20 turnover hits £34.6m

Berry’s Jewellers, the trading name of Berens and Company, saw turnover increase 3.3% year-on-year to £34.6m for FY20. The group’s operating profit also grew in the year ended 30 June 2020, rising from £4.1m in FY19 to £4.2m the following year. Net cash at the jewellery and Swiss watches provider…

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Demand for male engagement rings up 69%, report finds

A new study by bespoke jewellery brand Taylor and Hart has revealed a 69% increase in year-on-year interest for male engagement ring designs. The rising popularity and legalisation of marriage amongst LGBTQ+ relationships, coupled with the growing trend of women proposing, have reportedly both contributed to the increase in demand.…

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Opsydia names Jonathan Kendall as non-exec director

Opsydia, the diamond security group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall to the group’s non-executive board of directors. In the new role, which is set to commence immediately, Kendall will be tasked with contributing towards the firm’s international strategy, as well as advocating for Opsydia’s solutions and its commercial…

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