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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilProduct Launches
Amore launches ‘Loving Life’ collection
Amore has announced the launch of a new 20-piece collection, “Loving Life”, which is available in prices ranging from £195 – £350. The 18 carat gold collection features signature designs on gold earrings and necklaces enhanced with diamonds. The new jewellery line also comes with the distinctive Amore heart logo…
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19 AprilEconomy
Hallmarking rises 10% in March
The total number of pieces hallmarked in March 2021 has increased 10% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. Total hallmarked pieces climbed from 448,583 in March 2020 to 493,423 this year, representing a swing from the 28.8% year-on-year decline seen in February 2021. March’s figures…
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16 AprilAppointments
The Alkemistry launches female apprenticeship scheme
The Alkemistry, an independent fine jeweller, has launched an apprentice training scheme for female jewellery designers. The year-long programme will provide apprentices with both practical skills and personal development to kick start their career in jewellery design. Three female employees have been selected for the scheme, which is intended to…
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16 AprilRetailers
Fenton opens new showroom in West London
Fenton has announced the opening of a new showroom space on Duke Street, West London, which will allow customers to “try before they buy”. The jeweller revealed that despite 75% of its sales made online, it saw a demand for an “IRL space” where customers could speak with the resident…
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15 AprilRetailers
Bucherer opens new boutique in Covent Garden
Bucherer has announced the opening of a new boutique in London’s Covent Garden district, unveiling a new chapter in its continued UK expansion. The new boutique is finished with materials such as bronze metal and locally sourced natural stone. Originally two shops combined, the square floor plan offers over 4,000…
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15 AprilRetailers
Goldsmiths launches Cardiff showroom
Goldsmiths, the luxury watch and jewellery retailer, has launched a newly refurbished Cardiff St David’s showroom. A new TAG Heuer boutique is also set to open alongside the showroom, featuring a collection of timepieces and one-to-one customer service. Included in the Goldsmiths store is a branded area for Tudor, as…
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14 AprilAuctions
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction achieves £25.4m sales
Christie’s has announced that its Magnificent Jewels New York auction achieved a total of $34.96m (£25.4m) in sales. Christie’s said that the auction received “global participation”, with registered bidders coming from 40 countries across five continents. The 13 April sale was led by The Perfect Palette, a trio of coloured…
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14 AprilRetailers
Kimaï partners with TreeSisters
Kimaï has announced the start of a new partnership with TreeSisters, a social change and reforestation charity. The charity “places tropical forest restoration into everyone’s hands” and has funded the planting of millions of trees through a diverse portfolio of vetted, trusted reforestation projects. To mark the beginning of its…
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13 AprilAuctions
NAJ members invited to Dawsons online auction
Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have been invited to view a Dawsons live online auction of fine jewellery. Taking place on Thursday 15 April, viewing of the sale featuring over 500 lots is also available on 13 and 14 April. The lots contain a number of pieces…
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13 AprilRetailers
F. Hinds relocates Shrewsbury store to larger premises
F. Hinds has announced that it has relocated its Shrewsbury store to a bigger unit in the Darwin Centre. The new shop incorporates all features of the updated store design including larger displays than the old unit enabling the jeweller to showcase more ranges across all categories of diamonds, jewellery,…
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