Lebrusan launches cluster engagement rings collection

Lebrusan, an ethical jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new Daisy collection of cluster engagement rings. Designed to be “lightweight and affordable”, the pieces have been inspired by the Edwardian daisy ring. Customers can choose between 100% recycled platinum or 18ct gold, with each ring encrusted with conflict-free…

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Astley Clarke to open flagship London store this Autumn

British jewellery brand, Astley Clarke has announced that it will debut its first UK flagship store at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, London, this Autumn. Spanning just over 900 sq ft, the jeweller’s first bricks and mortar home will stock fine and demi-fine elevated jeweller. Founded in 2006 by Bec Astley…

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Gembridge unveils new ethical policies

Gembridge has revealed new policies for listing coloured gemstones on its digital trading platform. The policies cover disclosure, ethical practices and responsible sourcing, to support online purchasing and improve transparency within the trade. The new policy “Trade With Trust” also aims to ensure that the attributes of each stone are…

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Ania Haie to launch debut solid gold collection

Ania Haie, the demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to release its first solid gold collection, Ania Haie 14kt Gold. Due to launch in October 2021, the pieces are crafted from 100% recycled 14kt gold, and will feature conflict-free and full traceable natural diamonds, white sapphires, opals, and turquoise. The collection…

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Signet Jewellers renegotiates £1bn ABL facility

Signet Jewellers has announced that it has reached a deal to renegotiate its $1.5bn (£1bn) asset based lending (ABL) facility in a move to wind up the sale of its credit portfolio. The new deal extends the group’s ABL facility by nearly two years until July 2026 with terms that…

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Birmingham Assay Office to launch LGD screening service

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it will now screen laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) as a part of its jewellery valuation service. SafeGuard Valuations will automatically screen all diamond-set items to determine whether they are natural or potential lab grown. It comes in a bid from the organisation to support…

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LGDs are the future, despite the backlash

“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…

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Hamilton and Inches celebrates 155-year anniversary with new exhibition

Hamilton and Inches has announced a new “Celebrating our Craft” exhibition from 26 August until 5 September 2021 to celebrate its 155-year history. Located at its recently renovated showroom in Edinburgh, the exhibition highlights the work of generations of artisans, with the earliest piece dating back to 1887. Amongst the…

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Prestons acquires majority stake in Winsor Bishop

Fine jewellery company Prestons has acquired Winsor Bishop, a Norwich-based independent family jewellers, for an undisclosed sum. According to documents filed on Companies House, Prestons’ holding group Davane Holding now owns a 75% stake in the Norfolk company. In turn, the firm has the right to “directly or indirectly” appoint…

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Myne London partners with Octavia Elizabeth on sustainable emeralds

Myne London has announced a new partnership with Octavia Elizabeth to supply the brand with ethical, sustainable and traceable emeralds. The jeweller currently offers a traceable route to market for emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan, whilst providing opportunities for women local to the region within the gemstone trade. The business…

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