Bulgari reopens jewellery factory amid Covid-19 pandemic

International luxury jeweller Bulgari has announced the reopening of its factory amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement posted on Linkedin, the company said its factory had opened on 18 May in accordance with the Italian Presidential Decree. The statement read: “Above all else, we are ensuring the wellbeing of…

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Merci Maman appoints new CEO

Merci Maman has announced the appointment of Jean-Michel Ledru as new CEO of the jewellery brand. Ledru has replaced the brand’s founder, Arnaud de Montille, in the role, while de Montille has now taken on the role of CFO.  Ledru is a “highly experienced” business leader who has experience in…

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Tayroc supports Mental Health Awareness Week

Tayroc announced that it will be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, between 18 May and 24 May, through a new initiative.  The British timepiece creator will offer 100 free counselling sessions for “anyone who is struggling, finding it hard to cope and just needs someone to talk to”. To book…

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Swarovski names first company-wide director

Swarovski has announced the appointment of Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert as the group’s first ever company-wide creative director. The role is the first of its kind in the jewellery giant’s 125-year history, and is “reflective of a restructuring” that has recently been seen across the group. The appointment closely follows news…

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De Beers announces new PR director 

De Beers Group has announced that Sally Morrison will join its consumer and brands division as the new director of PR for Natural Diamonds.  Morrison will now focus on media, trade and designer outreach for natural diamonds, with a particular focus on the US market.  Upon taking the role, she…

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Assay offices reopen following temporary closures

All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the ongoing pandemic.  The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being “managed carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…

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Impact of Covid-19 on platinum market ‘less than expected’ 

The impact of the global pandemic on the platinum market has been “less than expected”, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).   In its Platinum Quarterly publication for the first quarter of 2020, the group claimed the net effect of the pandemic was “less than feared”, despite having a…

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Missoni partners with Timex Group

Missoni has announced a new license agreement with Timex Group that will see the development and distribution of a new timepiece collection.  The line of watches will “combine the impeccable precision of a Swiss Made movement with a rigorously Made in Italy design”, and feature characteristic Missoni additions such as…

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IEG launches #Safebusiness for jewellery shows

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has announced the launch of its new #Safebusiness project in efforts to ensure its upcoming jewellery shows, Vicenzaoro and Oroarezzo can go ahead safely.  IEG worked alongside its outfitting and catering companies, technicians and international operators in order to formulate the plan, and the project…

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Astrid & Miyu supports Women’s Aid

Astrid & Miyu has announced it is supporting Women’s Aid by donating 100% of profits from its Rainbow Collection to the charity which supports domestic abuse survivors. Support from the London-based jewellery brand follows findings from a recent Women’s Aid survey that found abuse has worsened since the start of…

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