Theo Fennell unveils RCA Awards winners

Theo Fennell has announced the winners of its annual RCA awards.  Prizes are awarded to graduating students from the Jewellery and Metal MA programme, with the event now in its sixteenth consecutive year. While the awards show is typically held at the Royal College of Art, this year’s students had…

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ChloBo launches rainbow bracelet

UK jewellery brand ChloBo has announced the launch of its new ‘Cute Charm Rainbow Bracelet’. The rainbow bracelet is available in 925 sterling silver and gold plating; silver is retailing at £69 and gold is retailing at £105.  ChloBo said: “These troubling times have shaken the world, its storm has…

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De Beers invests in Gemist

De Beers has invested in Gemist, an online jeweller that allows customers to create their own customised jewellery through its website The site also enables customers to try on their designed pieces at home before confirming the purchase.  Customers are provided with an array of stones, metal and settings to…

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Nour By Jahan launches

Nour Jahan has announced the launch of her high-end fine jewellery brand Nour By Jahan has launched. For over 170 years, Jahan Genève has showcased its expertise, craft and designs, in offering one-of-a-kind jewels for its elite clientele. Nour Jahan joins the family legacy as the eighth generation of jewellers…

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Bira backs plans for tougher shoplifting penalties

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed government plans to take a tougher stance on shoplifting. Home Secretary Priti Patel recently announced the Government would be writing to police chiefs to advise that shoplifters stealing items to the value of £200 should be prosecuted. The decision follows a major…

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Footfall sees ‘most modest’ decline since lockdown

Footfall rose by 4.5% last week against the week prior, according to the latest figures from Springboard. The group said this rise was largely driven by high streets and shopping centres, where footfall rose by 6.8% and 4.7%, respectively, while slipping 0.7% in retail parks.  While this recorded rise was…

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Make consumers feel like a million dollars again

On Thursday 19 March, I found myself driving as fast as I could up the A12 towards the Suffolk countryside.  After a ‘hot tip-off’ that a lockdown was coming, we packed the cars, abandoned our London flat and decided to batten down the hatches amongst the green pastures of East…

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Beaverbrooks welcomes mandatory face coverings

Beaverbrooks has embraced the latest government announcement that requires all customers to wear face masks in jewellers from 24 July.  While the requirement for shoppers in Wales and Northern Ireland is kept under review, the jewellers said the move was a “really positive step”. The requirement was announced the week…

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The Alkemistry launches craft concept

London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, has announced the upcoming launch of a luxury craft concept that is set to “harnesses luxury, craft, mindfulness and sustainability”. From 17 July, customers will be able to weave their own piece of fine jewellery from 18-carat gold chains and vibrant silk. The concept…

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Reopening date for non-essential retail in Leicester announced

Non-essential shops in Leicester will be able to reopen again on Friday 24 July, the government has confirmed. The local lockdown imposed on Leicester following a spike in coronavirus cases will begin to be eased from 24 July, although not all businesses on the high street will be allowed to…

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