HB Antwerp partners with Blockchain Solutions

HB Antwerp has announced a collaboration with Blockchain Solutions which will aim to create more transparency in the diamond industry. The collaboration leverages Blockchain’s technology to provide more security and transparency over traceability data. By doing so, the group will be able to provide customers with “real publicly verifiable” diamond…

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Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmiths’ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…

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CGWG launches new sustainability platform

The Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG) has announced the launch of the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform. The platform, developed by sustainability consulting firm TDI Sustainability together with the CGWG, is an open and available resource centre for the entire gemstone and jewellery industry. The platform is freely available to…

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Nusa expands into UK wholesale market

Nusa, a Balinese-inspired jewellery brand, has announced its expansion into the UK wholesale market. The firm has also revealed that it is on the search for retailers to partner with as stockists for its handcrafted silver jewellery collections. To entice potential collaborators, the brand said that it is available with…

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Vashi to open seventh and largest store in Covent Garden

Vashi has unveiled its seventh and largest flagship store in Covent Garden Piazza which will open on 27 May 2021. The brand originally announced the news in December and are now sharing more details of how the new 4,476 square feet spanning two floors will further Vashi’s mission. In addition…

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Bonhams’ London Jewels sale totals over £2.7m

Bonhams has announced that sales at its most recent London Jewels auction made £2,747,050. The sale, which took place on 28 April, achieved a 76% sold by lot rate and 84% sold by value. The top lot was a 10.04 carats fine emerald and diamond ring by Bulgari, which sold…

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Global gold jewellery demand climbs 52%

The volume of gold jewellery purchased by global consumers has reportedly increased by 477.4 tonnes (t) year-on-year for Q1 2021, representing an annual rise in value of 52%. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), the increase in demand can be attributed to a decline in the price of gold…

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Beaverbrooks celebrates royal anniversary with jewellery giveaway

To celebrate the Duke and Duchess’ 10-year wedding anniversary, Beaverbrooks has revealed that it will give away thousands of pounds worth of jewellery today (29 April 2021) to anyone named Kate and William. The jeweller, which has 72 stores across the UK, is calling for anyone with a first name…

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Christie’s New York Online sales nearly total £2.5m

Christie’s New York Online jewels sale saw sales total $3,407,375 (£2,455,290), as the auction achieved a record level of participation. Some 93% of items were sold by value at the auction which represented a 160% hammer above low estimate. The global participation from 26 countries, with 27% new buyers, contributed…

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Betts Group strengthens senior team with wedding ring expert

Betts Group has appointed Peter Green to the national business development team to expand the group’s wedding ring business. Green brings with him more than four decades of industry experience. He will be responsible for the sales of the group’s responsibly sourced bullion and investment products. In his new role,…

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