Exclusive: Astrea London CEO takes full control in strategic buyout

Nathalie Morrison, CEO of Astrea London, has revealed that she has taken full control of the company after buying out her co-founder’s 50% shareholding. With full ownership now secured, Morrison is accelerating Astrea’s international expansion, building on its current boutiques at the 5-star Fairmont Hotel in Windsor Park and Villa…

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Lovisa to open new site in The Liberty Romford

Global jewellery and accessories retailer Lovisa has signed for a 915 sq ft location at The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical. Due to open in June, this latest addition is part of the destination’s ongoing retail transformation. Joining jewellery brands such as H.Samuel, Pandora, and…

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Formation Co. launches new Summer Lovin’ collection

Formation Co. has announced the launch of its new Summer Lovin’ collection. Handmade and inspired by nature and celestial motifs, the collection invites wearers to mix, match, and layer each piece. The collection features pieces such as the Athena Amazonite Necklace, Cancer Zodiac Necklace, Cosmos Ring, Dune Hoops, and Boheme…

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Hannah Martin London launches A Vanitas Stoned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

Hannah Martin London has announced the launch of its A Vanitas Collection in Hong Kong, available exclusively at Sotheby’s Maison. Inspired by Sotheby’s signature blue, the collection’s razor blade motif is reimagined in 18-carat yellow gold, featuring a signet ring, chain necklace, stud earring, and a bangle adorned with pavé…

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BAJ receives ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2025, as it continues to deliver industry-focused education that equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed.  Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) inspected the Further Education section of…

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Gemfields teams up with Āzlee for capsule collection

Gemfields has teamed up with Los Angeles-based jewellery label Āzlee to create Origins, an eightpiece capsule collection inspired by the landscape of Zambia. The new collection comprises rings, necklaces, pendant charms and earrings, all featuring responsibly mined gems from Gemfields’ Kagem mine. Each piece in the collection was crafted in…

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Bucherer launches new Inner Fire collection

Bucherer has launched its new Inner Fire collection, featuring designs inspired by natural light phenomena. As with the Inner Fire collection in 2023, the Bucherer Fine Jewellery drew on the creative ideas of guest designer Hollie Bonneville Barden for its new creations. These are based on her previous masterpieces as…

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Searle and Co relaunches at The Royal Exchange

Bespoke jeweller Searle and Co has announced its revival by launching at The Royal Exchange in London. The opening represents a revival of the Searle and Co brand, under a separate operator that shares the name, that previously traded at the scheme for 125 years. The company has taken the…

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Gecko Jewellery and Laura Ashley launch new Wildflower collection

Gecko Jewellery has announced the launch of Wildflower, its second jewellery collection in collaboration with British textile company Laura Ashley. Launching just in time for the summer the new collection is inspired by original Laura Ashley prints. Some of the highlights of the collection from Gecko’s in-house designers include the…

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US tariffs to cost Pandora up to £137m annually

Pandora has announced that the recent US decision to impose tariffs on imports from several countries will affect the group, with a potential gross impact of around DKK 1.2bn p.a. (£137.6m), particularly in relation to products shipped to the US from Thailand, as well as from Vietnam, India, China, and…

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