UK hallmarking falls 7.7% in March

The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 7.7% in March compared with the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 546,530, down from 591,874 last year and comes after hallmarking fell 4.1% in February. The total…

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ASA upholds complaint against Skydiamond

The Advertising Standards Agent (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Skydiamond, for misleading marketing and advertisement of laboratory-grown diamonds. This ruling also applies to Stephen Webster’s marketing of Skydiamonds’ laboratory-grown diamonds. The ruling states that Skydiamond cannot use the terms “diamonds”, “diamonds made entirely from the sky” and “Skydiamond” to…

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77 Diamonds unveils new Starlight collection

77 Diamonds has launched its Starlight collection. The Starlight Collection draws inspiration from the “beauty of the stars and the enchanting magic of the night sky”. Drawing upon the celestial insights of ancient Greek astrologer Claudius Ptolemy, the collection pays homage “to the lasting influence on science”. This is also…

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Auree launches online with John Lewis

British contemporary jewellery brand Auree has launched online in partnership with John Lewis.  Coinciding with the start of the Spring/Summer season, a curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings priced from £35. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion…

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Berry’s Jewellers turnover jumps 43% to £77m

Berry’s Jewellers has revealed turnover hit £77.3m for the year ended 30 June 2023, a 43% jump. Its operating profit was flat at £15m following significant investments in the refurbishment of showrooms and new store openings. This included a dedicated Patek Philippe and fine jewellery showroom in York – adding…

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De Beers presents AUEA with Leopard jewel-tool boxes to help young talent

Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) has been presented with the first set of Leopard jewel-tool boxes, sponsored by De Beers, to encourage young talent into the jewellery industry. The Leopards initiative was founded in 2016 to preserve the skills and craftsmanship of the British jewellery industry and mentor young people…

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Dior unveils new additions to the Rose Des Vents collection

Dior has unveiled the latest additions to its Rose Des Vents collection creating the Étoile des Vents. Available in different sizes, 12mm, 17mm and 25mm, the reinterpretation of the compass rose is “freed from its ornamental stones and is revealed through pared-down creations”. The pieces also include diamonds, sapphires or…

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Hatton Jewellers unveils new flagship Chelmsford store

English luxury jewellery brand Hatton Jewellers has opened a new flagship store in the centre of Chelmsford. Starting as a small, family-run workshop in 1977, Hatton Jewellers first opened in the jewellery district of Hatton Gardens. The jewellery brand manufactures and sells men’s and women’s fine jewellery, including heavy gold…

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Gecko extends D for Diamond collection with Simply Imagine range

Gecko has extended its D for Diamond collection with a new Simply Imagine range. The collection caters to both older and younger children alike. The new range features earrings, bangles and chains. For tweens, there is a range of “sophisticated” pieces including a larger hinged bangle and tactile jewellery. Meanwhile,…

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Bradley’s Jewellers partners with Castle Howard for new Spring range

Bradley’s Jewellers York has extended its partnership with North Yorkshire-based stately home Castle Howard as it secured a prime position in its Courtyard Window just in time for its reopening.  The extensive jewellery display includes “best-selling” pieces from Bradley’s Jewellers York’s existing collections and exclusive creations that have been produced…

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