Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, with rates now cut to 4.75%. The bank voted by a majority of 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%. One member preferred to maintain the previous rate of 5%. It had…

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Giovanni Raspini launches Cocktail Collection

Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of the new limited edition collection, Cocktail. The collection, available from the beginning of November, consists of a large necklace, a ring, a bracelet and a pair of pendant earrings, all limited to 100 pieces each. Each creation is crafted in sterling silver, using…

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Bradley’s launches Fabergé Christmas collection at Castle Howard

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York formally unveiled the Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin Egg Surprise Locket and Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin Egg Objet on 2 November at a recent VIP customer event at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. The new Christmas Robin Egg Surprise Locket…

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Beaverbrooks invests £2m in Braehead location

Beaverbrooks has unveiled a £2m refurbishment for its Braehead store which has increased two and a half times in size. Set across 5,008 sq. ft. – upscaled from 1,963 sq. ft. – Beaverbrooks Braehead features dedicated shop-in-shop spaces for OMEGA, Breitling, and TAG Heuer, as well as TUDOR, which is…

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Baker Brothers opens new boutique on St Peter’s Street

Bedford-based 185 year old jewellery brand Baker Brothers has announced the opening of its new boutique at 21 St Peter’s Street, just a few doors down from its original location. The new two-floor boutique features an expansive selection of “exquisite” jewellery, “luxury” watches, and “unique” accessories. According to Baker Brother,…

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Abbott Lyon unveils Stacey Solomon’s celestial-inspired collection

Abbott Lyon has unveiled the brand-new ‘To the Moon and Back’ jewellery collection, created in collaboration with brand ambassador and TV presenter Stacey Solomon. The collection, ranging from crystals to charms, offers a constellation of options that can be personalised. At the heart of the collection is the To the…

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Monica Vinader unveils new Edinburgh boutique

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader is set to open its first Scottish boutique, a flagship store in Edinburgh. This location marks the brand’s 25th directly operated store and concession across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Edinburgh boutique, located on George Street, will welcome its first customers on…

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Footfall declines 1.1% in October

Footfall in the UK fell 1.1% in October compared with the previous year, according to data from the BRC. Alongside this, footfall fell compared with a 3.3% increase in September. High Street footfall decreased by 3.6% in October, down from a 0.9% increase in September. Also, shopping centre footfall fell…

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Dior unveils second chapter of Diorama and Diorigami collection

Dior has unveiled the second chapter of the Diorama and Diorigami collection, curated by Victoire de Castellane. The new chapter features flora and fauna in “vibrant” tones. It also includes animals such as a doe hiding behind a grove or a swan gliding on a pond. Inspired by Parisian couture,…

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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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