RJC reveals board member election results

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has named a raft of new appointments to its board and committees at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting (AGM). Each elected director has been appointed to represent a respective forum in the jewellery and watch supply chain. David Bouffard, of Signet Jewelers, and Peter…

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Laura Bond launches latest solid gold earring collection

British jewellery brand Laura Bond, has announced that its latest collection of solid gold earrings for curated ears will launches today (Friday 7 May 2021). The jeweller is an Edinburgh based, family run, earring brand, specialising in affordable solid gold (9k, 14k) pieces for cartilage piercings. Over 70% of the…

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Ark Jewellery launches new bridalwear collection

Kristina Smith’s Ark Jewellery has announced the launch of three new collections of bridal jewellery. Available in 14k and 18k gold with either 41cm or 46cm chains, the starburst collection is made from yellow gold and features large and small domed pendants, as well as earrings. The rose flower pieces…

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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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