Matilde Mourinho launches eponymous jewellery brand

Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix, daughter of legendary football manager José Mourinho, has launched a new sustainable jewellery brand. Named ‘Matilde’, the brand has been made to “inspire change” in an industry known for its “devastating impact” on the environment and communities around the world. ‘Matilde’ uses recycled gold and lab-grown…

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Lucapa recovers seven diamonds and 72 chromites in Australia

Lucapa has announced that seven diamonds and 72 chromites were recovered from a recent loam and stream sampling at the Brooking diamond province in West Kimberley, Australia. The diamond company had previously announced that alongside its partners, it had already identified diamondiferous lamproite at Brooking, where over 1,200 micro and…

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BLM-inspired jewellery training programme set to launch

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has partnered with the Black Jewellery Quarter to launch “culturally relevant” jewellery training to young adults in Birmingham, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Norman Jean Baton approached the trade body for support in delivering the training under the banner of the MasterPeace…

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BlueRock Diamonds recovers two ‘exceptional’ gems

BlueRock Diamonds has announced that the Kareevlei diamond mine has recovered two gem quality exceptional stones of 14.8 carats and 8.7 carats. The company which was founded in 2012, has been producing exceptional quality diamonds and out of its mine near Kimberley in South Africa. The Kareevlei licence area covers…

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David M Robinson pledges youth charity support

David M Robinson has pledged to support Manchester’s HideOut Youth Zone charity for the next four years. The jewellery and watch retailer said it was inspired to support HideOut Youth Zone after learning more about the charity’s aims and ambitions to support thousands of young Mancunians. David M Robinson, which…

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Christie’s announces Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Jewels auction

Christie’s has announced an auction in the new year dedicated to Karl Langerfeld titled: ‘Susan and Karl: Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry from The Collection of Mrs. John H. Gutfreund’. Over 100 Chanel jewels will be showcased at the auction, which will run from 14 to 29 January. Claibourne Poindexter, specialist…

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RJC sets out ten year plan for SDG

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched ‘The Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond’ to help the organisation realise its sustainable development goals (SDG). The Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond will reportedly set out a clear pathway for the RJC and its members as well as find candidates for the SDG…

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Christie’s Luxury Market reports record online sales

Christie’s has seen an accelerated shift to online sales during the pandemic, with around 136 records being set across jewells, watches and handbag sales. During the pandemic, Christie’s saw a 41% increase in luxury lots sold in online auctions, a 82% rise in the number of luxury online sales and…

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Watches of Switzerland launches virtual boutique

Watches of Switzerland has announced that it will be using the Vee24 platform to create a ‘virtual boutique’ for customers seeking guidance and inspiration while shopping for luxury watch brands. The group said that following a surge in online sales since May 2020, it has “raised the bar” in how…

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Daniella Draper among big winners at UK Jewellery Awards

This year’s UK Jewellery Awards took place virtually earlier this week (16 December) and saw 20 businesses and individuals in the jewellery industry celebrate industry achievements over the past year. Among 2019/20’s winners were independent brand and retailer Daniella Draper, as well as multiple retailer Beaverbrooks, with both picking up…

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