Hettich Jewellers appoints new chief operating and marketing officer

Hettich Jewellers in Jersey has appointed Kristen Kelby as its new chief operating and marketing officer. Kelby brings more than 20 years of marketing and leadership experience across the luxury, retail and drinks sectors.  She previously served as global managing partner for employer branding and marketing at Chapter 2, where…

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Wongs Jewellers named UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Wongs Jewellers has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025 by Great Place to Work UK, marking its second consecutive appearance on the list. The Liverpool-based business was recognised for creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where women are represented across all levels, from creative…

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Lily Gabriella joins UK jewellery trade body with NAJ accreditation

London-based jeweller Lily Gabriella Fine Jewellery has secured accreditation from the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the UK’s trade body for ethical and quality standards in the industry. The company has also joined the NAJ’s Created in the UK scheme, which recognises jewellers committed to British design and craftsmanship. Founder…

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WFDB calls for united front to support natural diamonds

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has called for a united front in response to the growing market share of synthetic diamonds, which now account for more than 20% of global jewellery sales. According to the WFDB, the rapid growth of lab-grown diamonds is reshaping the…

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Yoko London unveils ‘O By Yoko’ collection

Yoko London has launched a new jewellery collection, O by Yoko, featuring “bold” designs that reimagine pearls through the lens of the brand’s signature motifs. The collection is the centrepiece of the Yoko Icons campaign, which highlights the angular “Y” and circular “O” symbols as key elements in sculptural, architectural…

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Independent retailers warn of ‘mounting pressure’ as half consider closure

More than half of the UK’s independent retailers have considered closing their business, according to a new survey from Spring and Autumn Fair and Save The High Street.org. Some 63.4% of respondents cited reduced customer spending and footfall as their greatest challenge, followed by competition from online platforms (57.4%) and…

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Loquet launches new summer charms

Loquet has unveiled a collection of lockets and charms for summer, including designs featuring cherries, pink cocktails and diamonds. According to the London-based jewellery brand, founded in 2013 by environmentalist and columnist Sheherazade Goldsmith, each piece is crafted in 18-carat gold and designed to hold personal meaning. New additions include…

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Lark and Berry launches new Vault jewellery membership scheme

Lark and Berry has launched a new membership scheme that allows customers to trade in worn pieces for up to 120% of their original purchase value. The new scheme, called The Vault, introduces what the company claims is the jewellery industry’s first “evolution” system, rewarding members with increasing credit over…

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WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day

Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…

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Hancocks Jewellers marks 165 years on Manchester’s King Street

Manchester jeweller Hancocks is marking its 165th anniversary, continuing to trade independently from its long-standing premises on King Street. The business was founded in 1860 by Josiah Hancock, initially offering a clock-winding service during the city’s cotton boom. It later moved from its first Piccadilly location to King Street, where…

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