Lark and Berry launches fine jewellery advent calendar

Jewellery brand Lark and Berry has introduced an advent calendar that allows customers to pair fine jewellery with digital messages. The 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, available from 1 November, contains up to £85,000 worth of jewellery.  Each piece includes a QR code that can be linked to a…

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Merrell Casting adds Single Mine Origin gold to ethical range

Merrell Casting has introduced Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold to its range of ethically sourced metals, expanding its offering for the jewellery sector. The Birmingham-based casting specialist, a sister company of Hockley Mint, said the addition supports its commitment to traceable and responsibly sourced materials. Its existing range includes Fairtrade…

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Blackacre launches first major collection

British fine jeweller Blackacre has unveiled its first major collection, marking a shift from bespoke-only designs to limited editions inspired by the company’s recent expedition to Colombia. The Origins Collection, released in October, reflects the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency, with each piece linked to a documented journey…

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Royal Mint unveils limited-edition sustainable jewellery collection

The Royal Mint has launched a limited-edition jewellery collection made entirely from recycled precious metals, combining its heritage in metalworking with modern sustainability techniques. The new 886 by The Royal Mint collection includes 400 pieces, featuring signet rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. Each design contains a solid gold 1/40oz Britannia…

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Bucherer launches digital app for UK watch and jewellery collections

Luxury retailer Bucherer 1888 has launched its Bucherer: Watches and Jewellery app in the United Kingdom, offering a digital platform for users to catalogue, value and manage their watch and jewellery collections. The app provides an overview of a user’s portfolio, enabling them to store key documents, upload images and…

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BAJ unveils structural and leadership changes to strengthen governance

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has implemented a series of structural and leadership changes aimed at strengthening governance, compliance and student experience. The measures follow a regulator-advised pause in new student recruitment. The academy has since revised its management framework, operational processes and quality assurance systems to support long-term…

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Nathalie Kelley launches Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction necklace

Actress and environmental activist Nathalie Kelley has designed a bespoke jewellery piece for Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction, created to raise awareness of mercury-free gold mining and responsible sourcing. The necklace, made from 18-carat Fairmined gold, was produced in collaboration with Peruvian jewellery designer Andrea José. The gold was…

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The Diamond Store achieves Butterfly Mark certification

The Diamond Store has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by sustainability certification body Positive Luxury, recognising its performance across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The independent assessment measured the company’s impact on climate, nature, water, and its treatment of workers and communities.  The Diamond Store achieved scores of 59%…

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F.Hinds expands with three new stores

F.Hinds has opened three new stores across the UK as part of its continuing expansion, including sites in Livingston, Aylesbury and Tewkesbury. The family-run business, which operates both the F.Hinds and Chapelle brands, said more stores and relocations are expected before the end of the year. The openings bring the…

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Tiffany and Co unveils new Paloma Picasso designs

Tiffany and Co has introduced new designs to its Paloma Picasso collections, including Olive Leaf, Olive Leaf Amethyst and Graffiti. The collections were created by designer Paloma Picasso, daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, who has worked with the New York jeweller since the 1980s. Her pieces are…

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