Astrid and Miyu to launch first Manchester store

Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of its first standalone store in the Royal Exchange in Manchester. Located on Market Street in a Grade 2 listed building, the store is set to open on 1 February. The store will house all of Astrid and Miyu’s jewellery ranges, as well…

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Tom Wood launches new variations of its Kaleidoscope Ring

Tom Wood has announced the second instalment of its acclaimed Kaleidoscope Ring in new exclusive variations. The new release introduces four colourful designs, each named in Japanese to reflect a different aspect of nature, namely Sora (Sky), Hana (Flower), Shiki (Four Seasons), and Shinrin (Forest). Inspired by the kaleidoscope effect,…

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Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties

Tiffany and Co has unveiled new watches as part of its presence at LVMH Watch Week 2025. One of the watch collections unveiled is the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch named after the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond. The Carat 128 collection is distinguished by its cushion-shaped…

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Signet Jewellers lowers Q4 guidance amid dip in holiday sales

Signet Jewellers has lowered its fourth quarter guidance following lower-than-expected holiday sales. Its same store sales fell 2% for the 10 weeks ended 11 January 11, 2025. Signet Jewellers stated that although its engagement sales were within expectations and its average unit retail (AUR) increased in both bridal and fashion,…

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Allied Gold Group unveils in-house Assay Office

Allied Gold Group has marked the opening of its in-house assay office during an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Ashley Carson, Assay Master and CEO of the Sheffield Assay Office. The occasion was also attended by members of the British Hallmarking Council. The first hallmark struck at the new facility…

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Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…

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Wolf launches new jewellery box collection

Wolf has announced the launch of its latest collection, which is an extension of the Ida collection. The collection has been expanded to include the Ida Trunk Style Jewellery Box in a new orange colourway alongside the original khaki. The new designs have a canvas exterior made from recycled materials…

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Richemont’s jewellery maisons boost Q3 sales

Richemont has reported a 10% increase in its Q3 sales to €6.2bn (£5.2bn), driven by its jewellery sales which saw a 14% rise to €4.5bn (£3.80bn), adding to 71% of group sales. The group’s four jewellery maisons, Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Vhernier’s sales growth was fuelled by…

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Wolf awarded Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark

Wolf has announced that it has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. The company has spent the last 12 months undertaking an ESG+ 2.0 framework assessment across its global operations. Wolf joins over 170 brands, retailers and suppliers in being awarded with the Butterfly Mark. Simon Wolf, CEO,…

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Susan Jacques to retire as GIA president and CEO

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the end of 2025. Jacques became GIA’s president and CEO on 1 January 2014 after serving as interim CEO for six months. Before that, she was a member of the GIA…

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