Peggy Grosz leaves Assael

Peggy Grosz, senior vice president and creative director of Assael Inc, has left the company following its recent sale to a group of industry individuals. She announced she will be pursuing new design and product development challenges following a short hiatus. Grosz joined Assael in 2017, reviving the 78-year-old legacy…

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BAJ to host online Apprenticeships Info-Session for industry

BAJ has announced a new Jewellery Apprenticeship Info-Session, targeted at businesses looking to grow and expand through the addition of new talent. BAJ’s Apprenticeship programme provides specialist training to budding jewellery industry workers and helps jewellery businesses to upskill their workforce. The BAJ Apprenticeship offering is in line with the…

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ChloBo unveils Celestial Series

British brand ChloBo Jewellery has announced the launch of its newest collection, the Celestial Series. The collection offers customers engravings of zodiac signs and constellations on various pieces. The collection features dual-sided engravings on both necklaces and bracelets. Consumers can have their zodiac engraved onto a hexagon coin or moon…

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Gemfields and Eshli Fine Jewellery launch Zambian emeralds collection

Gemfields has collaborated with Eshli Fine Jewellery to launch a Zambian emeralds jewellery range and demonstrate a shared commitment to responsible mining practices. The Eshli Fine Jewelry x Gemfields collection features the Evil Eye Pendant which boasts a recognisable evil eye motif, while the Emerald Open Shank Ring features an…

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Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn in taxes, pledging to also boost long-term growth and “mark an end to short term-ism” as part of Labour’s first budget since it came into power. Employers’ National Insurance contributions…

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AG Group announces in-house assay office

Allied Gold and Brown and Newirth owner AG Group has announced that it has opened an in-house assay office at its group headquarters. The move follows a historic agreement with the Sheffield Assay Office, marking the first-ever fine jewellery manufacturing Sheffield sub-office. The partnership has received full approval from the…

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Gecko launches new Christmas collection with Laura Ashley

Gecko Jewellery has announced a new partnership with lifestyle brand Laura Ashley for the launch of its new Christmas collection. The collection features a diverse range of jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each piece exuding a “unique charm and elegance” all inspired by Laura Ashley’s heritage designs. The…

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Marco Bicego partners with Watches of Switzerland Group

Marco Bicego has announced a new retail partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group. As a result, the brand’s jewellery lines will be available in 10 of the group’s multi-brand showrooms Mappin and Webb and Goldsmiths. These will be located in high profile, prominent locations, primarily shopping centres, in cities such…

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De Beers production drops 25% in Q3

De Beers Group has recorded a 25% decrease in production to 5.6 million carats in the third quarter. The company attributed the drop to prolonged periods of lower demand, higher than normal levels of inventory in the midstream and a continued focus on managing working capital. In Botswana, production decreased…

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Atelier VM to open first UK flagship store

Atelier VM has announced that it is set to open its first UK flagship store in London’s Burlington Arcade. The new store covers a total area of 401 sq ft, and will be located at House 5 of the Burlington Arcade hall. The brand launched in the UK in 2018…

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