Richemont H1 sales jump 10%

Richemont has revealed that it posted group sales of €10.6bn (£9.4bn), an increase of 10% on a constant currency basis, for the half year ended 30 September 2025. It also posted a profit of €1.8bn (£1.6bn) for the period, driven by continuing operations and non-recurrence of the prior-year period loss…

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Ottoman Hands to release first solid gold jewellery range for 15th anniversary

Ottoman Hands will mark its 15th anniversary with the release of its first solid gold collection, due to go on sale exclusively through its website on 5 November 2025. The British jewellery brand, which began on a Portobello Road market stall, will introduce four 14ct yellow gold pieces featuring lab-grown…

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Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery to open dual-concept store at centre:mk

Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery are set to open a joint store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes later this year, marking the brands’ first regional retail location and third UK site. The 2,357 sq ft unit will feature both brands under one roof, each with its own entrance, and will…

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Pandora profits fall despite revenue increase

Pandora has reported a fall in quarterly profits despite higher revenue, as rising costs and currency headwinds offset continued sales growth across key markets. For the three months to September 2025, the jewellery group posted revenue of DKK 6.27bn (£740m), up from DKK 6.1bn (£720m) a year earlier, representing 6%…

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GIA honours Susan Jacques with top achievement award

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has presented president and chief executive  Susan M. Jacques with its highest honour, the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement. Jacques received the award in recognition of her leadership and long-standing contribution to the organisation and the wider gem and jewellery industry.  The…

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Loquet London launches winter jewellery collection

Jewellery brand Loquet London has unveiled its new Winter Collection, featuring designs inspired by the moon and natural forms. At the centre of the range is the Lunar Cushion Locket, handcrafted in 18-carat gold and illuminated by a single cushion-cut diamond. The circular locket is edged with smaller diamonds and…

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Dior unveils second chapter of Diorexquis high jewellery collection

Dior has revealed the second chapter of its Diorexquis high jewellery collection, designed by Victoire de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie.  The new collection comprises 54 pieces and continues the “designer’s exploration of the house’s creative heritage”, a theme she has developed since launching Dior’s fine jewellery line in…

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Wongs Jewellers and River Island join forces for Liverpool collaboration

Wongs Jewellers has partnered with Atelier River Island in a collaboration described as the first of its kind for the fashion retailer. The partnership brings Wongs’ Welded by Wongs bracelet experience to River Island’s College Lane pop-up in Liverpool city centre. The service allows customers to create bespoke welded bracelets…

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T H Baker opens new store at Merry Hill

Jewellery and watch retailer T H Baker has opened a new store at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, relocating to a larger unit on the Upper Mall opposite Eat Central. The store was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and guests to mark the official opening. The new site…

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CMJ names Patrick Turner managing director

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has appointed Patrick Turner as managing director following a board decision after an open recruitment process. Turner joined the organisation in November 2023 as director of membership development. During his time in that role, he contributed to the creation of CMJ Pay, a payment…

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