Gembridge appoints new brand ambassador

Gembridge has announced the appointment of Ioannis Alexandris as brand ambassador for Germany. Alexandris is a gemstone and antique jewellery dealer and communications committee chair for The International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA). He will join the network of Gembridge industry ambassadors from around the world. He is currently the CEO…

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Hamilton and Inches unveils flagship store following extensive refurb

Hamilton and Inches has announced the reopening of its flagship showroom on George Street, Edinburgh after undergoing “extensive” refurbishments. The new showroom is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with work undertaken across its showroom, workshops, and service department. The new storefront features curved glass panels in antique bronze, as…

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Christie’s partners with Lela Rose

Christie’s has announced a creative partnership with American fashion designer Lela Rose, coinciding with bridal fashion week and the group’s private ‘at your service’ sales campaign. The collaboration will last until the end of Summer 2021, featuring three bridal trends that will commence with the modern bride, a Spring 2022…

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Breastmilk jewellery, the ultimate personalised gift

Kerry Miles, founder of Precious by Kerry has been creating unique personalised jewellery for the past five years. Inspired by her family and her own personal experience, the jewellery can be made from breastmilk, ashes, placenta or even from an umbilical cord and aims to offer customers the “ultimate personalised…

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DCK Group partners with River Island

DCK Group, an independent fashion jewellery business, has announced a partnership with River Island for its jewellery range. The collection comprises 380 pieces and is available online and across River Island’s 254 store estate. The jewellery features hoop earrings and layering necklaces, in addition to a collection of seasonal pieces.…

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Istanbul Jewelry Show postponed until March 2022

Organisers for the Istanbul Jewelry Show (IJS) have announced that it has been postponed and rescheduled to take place on 24-27 March 2022. Originally due to happen between 27-30 May 2021, the decision to delay the event followed a consultation with the industry and the IJS stakeholders. The show will…

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Responsible Jewellery Council launches new SDG Taskforce

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the launch of a new SDG Taskforce which will aim at creating a unified platform to benchmark members’ progress in the implementation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).resporespo The SDG taskforce includes 26 leaders of the global jewellery industry together with the…

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New AEON event set for Munich in October

AEON, a new jewellery and watch fair, is set to take place in Munich from 21-24 October 2021. The event concept has been formed by the “fair plus one” idea, which will see a dual focus of AEON across its two venues. It will commence with a two-day pop-up event…

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LVMH and Richemont to develop luxury blockchain platform

LVMH has joined forces with rivals, Prada and Cartier, both part of the Richemont group, in order to develop Aura Blockchain Consortium, a global luxury blockchain. The firms said Aura represents a new way for luxury brands to communicate directly to consumers to share updates on the quality of their…

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Bright Young Gems launches under interim custodianship

The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring scheme is set to launch with Hammond PR as the appointed interim custodian for the initiative in 2021. While normally operated by International Jewellery London (IJL), due to the show not taking place in either 2020 or this year Reed Exhibitions has passed the…

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