The Goldsmiths’ Foundation appoints new inaugural director

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation, a non-profit organisation that focuses on advancing creative, technical, and vocational skills, particularly in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, has appointed Joseph Hallgarten as its inaugural director. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, Hallgarten is a respected educator and specialist in education policy…

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Bradley’s Jewellers York returns to wedding fairs

Bradley’s Jewellers York has made a return to wedding fairs in 2025, participating in two events throughout the month of March. Alongside this, the company has been hosting a consumer-facing competition to win a laboratory-grown diamond engagement ring. The Bradley’s Jewellers York team first appeared at The UK Wedding Event…

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Pandora and British Fashion Council continue TFA partnership

Pandora and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have announced the continuation of their partnership for The Fashion Awards 2025 (TFA). Following a successful collaboration in 2023 and 2024, Pandora will once again act as the principal partner for the event.The Fashion Awards will take place on Monday 1 December at…

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Monica Vinader to open first Manchester boutique

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the opening of its first boutique in Manchester on 2 May 2025. Located at 58 King Street, M2 4LY, the new store marks an important milestone in the brand’s UK expansion, offering an immersive shopping experience for the local community. The decision to…

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UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, with gardening and DIY sales being boosted by good weather. New data from the BRC and KPMG revealed that the increase was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and…

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Kismet by Milka opens new London flagship store

Kismet by Milka, the Istanbulian fine-jewellery and luxury piercing brand has announced the opening of its flagship store in London. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey to bring its authentic designs to more people globally. Currently, Kismet by Milka has 17 stores globally and over 100…

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Hockley Mint MD awarded honorary doctorate

Hockley Mint managing director Gary Wroe has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. It has been awarded in recognition of his “outstanding contributions” to the jewellery industry, particularly within the city of Birmingham, and his dedicated support for future generations through education. Wroe has led Hockley…

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Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery launches The Solitaire Collection

Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has unveiled The Solitaire Collection, featuring six new engagement rings in nine variations. The collection features updated interpretations of classic jewellery styles. Senior designer Emma has incorporated bezel-set cognac diamonds, shield-cut salt and pepper diamonds, and white diamond solitaires with hidden sapphires The Solitaire Collection marks…

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Taylor and Hart partners with BNPL provider Affirm

UK-based jewellery brands Taylor and Hart and Affinity Fine Jewellers have partnered with Affirm, the buy now pay later vendor. Affirm underwrites every individual transaction before making a real-time credit decision and only approves consumers following an assessment that evidences their ability to repay. Consumers can choose from customised payment…

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Dior presents new Rose Des Vents models

Dior has announced the launch of its latest additions to its Rose Des Vents collection, devised in 2015 by Victoire de Castellane as a tribute to the history of the brand. Inspired by the compass rose in Dior’s childhood home in Granville, the new additions include a Tribale-inspired ring and…

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