Karl Lagerfeld announces autumn-winter collection

Jewellery designer Karl Lagerfeld has announced his autumn-winter 2018 jewellery collection. It aims to combine classic designs with a contemporary, creative vision. The pieces incorporate some of the brand’s iconic motifs, including Choupette, the letter ‘K’ and Karl Lagerfeld’s handwritten signature. The collection is divided into three key groups that…

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Carats.io brings forward diamond cryptocurrency launch

Carats.io, the cryptocurrency company partnering with the Israel Diamond Exchange, has begun presale of its public token, ‘CARAT’, several weeks before originally planned. The earlier release date is said to be due to large worldwide demand and significant progress with regulatory agencies. Carats.io offers what it says is the first-ever…

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Yoox Net-A-Porter launches fine jewellery platform

Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has launched its first dedicated online destination for fine jewellery and luxury watches. The platform, part of the Net-A-Porter website, features a fine jewellery collection from more than 40 brands, including Piaget, Cartier, Pomellato, Tiffany & Co and Buccellati. Customers will also be able…

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Thomas Sabo’s UK managing director Jon Crossick resigns

The UK boss of international jewellery retailer Thomas Sabo, Jon Crossick, has announced his resignation with effect from 18 October. Crossick has spent five years at the helm of Thomas Sabo having joined as managing director for UK and Ireland in 2013. Crossick will remain on gardening leave until his…

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Royal Asscher Diamond Company joins National Association of Jewellers

The Royal Asscher Diamond Company has become an official membership of the NAJ. The group also announced a second UK retailer event on 13 June 2018. The Leeds retailer event will be held on 13 June were the group will showcase their collections, discuss the past, present and future of…

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De Beers to pilot programme to support artisanal and small-scale diamond mining

De Beers has announced it is preparing to pilot a programme to create a secure and transparent route to market for ethically-sourced artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds. Named GemFair, it will use dedicated technology to record ASM production at mine sites that meet demonstrable ethical standards, with the aim…

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Bremont appointed official Sunday Scramble timing partner

Bicester Heritage has announced that British watch company Bremont will be the official timing partner for the Sunday Scramble Events over the next three years. ​The next Sunday Scramble takes place on 22 April, where Bremont will be celebrating its new partnership with Bicester Heritage by displaying a number of…

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Everledger launches new Diamond Risk Platform with the DDL

Global insurers Everledger has announced the collaborative launch of the Diamond Risk Platform with the Diamond Durability Laboratory (DDL), which looks to ‘shift the risk assessment reporting of diamond damage into an innovative realm’. An industry-first, with development commencing in 2016 and completed in Q1 2018, the Diamond Risk Platform…

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Hallmarking figures drop by 8.5% for March

Hallmarking fell by an average of 8.5% in March 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of all precious metals fell this month. Palladium pieces hallmarked fell considerably by 36% to 5,475 compared with 8,593 the…

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Kiki McDonough expands presence in US with Bloomingdale’s deal

The London-based fine jewellery brand will see a selection of its jewellery available at Bloomingdales Newport Beach, Bloomingdales White Plains New York and on the Bloomingdales website. Kiki McDonough, founder and creative director, said: “I have always loved Bloomingdales so I am delighted to have my jewellery there. We have…

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