Chaumet appoints new CEO

Chaumet has announced the appointment of Charles Leung as its new CEO effective 1 January 2024. Leung is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and ESSEC Business School in Paris. He began his career in High Jewellery at Cartier (Richemont), working in marketing and retail. He joined…

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BAJ partners with Martin’s Gems

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced a new partnership with UKFCG-certified advance cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. Prinsloo has generously provided BAJ’s Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his hand-cut gemstones, including varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz. Each learner…

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The Goldsmiths’ Company makes Court of Assistants appointment

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Jos Skeates as a new member of its Court of Assistants. Skeates has been elected for his commercial, social and environmental experience, and for his contributions to the craft and trade of goldsmithing. Equivalent to a non-executive board, the Court of Assistants…

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Louis Vuitton unveils LV Diamonds collection

Louis Vuitton has launched its new LV Diamonds collection, featuring the LV Monogram Star cut diamond, which recreates Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram flower. The group said the new diamonds draw on “unique” mastery of traditional techniques to give them their “distinctive and perfectly symmetrical shape and unparalleled multifaceted radiance”. With…

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Boodles extends Cheltenham Gold Cup sponsorship

Boodles has announced an extension of its sponsorship of the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a further three years, as well as becoming an official partner of the Jockey Club. Having been a committed supporter of the Cheltenham Festival for the last decade, Boodles became the official sponsor of the Cheltenham…

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BAJ launches Lewis Malka Project

The British Academy of Jewellery has launched the Lewis Malk Project in partnership with engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka. This unique initiative will see students from our HNC Art and Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course designing and manufacturing bespoke engagement rings inspired by culture and getting feedback…

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Angara unveils Spring collection

Angara has announced the launch of its Spring collection for 2024 inspired by the “beauty of nature”. All the pieces are designed around some kind of nature and include coloured gemstones like emeralds and rubies. The collection also includes a number of engagement rings for the season including diamond solitaires…

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Laings opens new watch service centre in Glasgow

UK-based luxury family jeweller Laings has launched a new watch service centre in Glasgow following its £5m investment programme. The new centre, which is the first of its kind in Scotland, has been delivered through a £1.1m outlay. It comes as part of a wider £5m programme of works by…

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Natural Diamond Council launches new platform

The Natural Diamond Council has announced the launch of a new platform; Real. Rare. Responsible. The platform is aimed to showcase the unique beauty and rarity of natural diamonds, and the ethical responsibility inherent within the global natural diamond industry. The launch comes after NDC’s global ambassador Lily James experienced…

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Goossens Paris launches new Sun and Moon Medal Necklace

Goossens Paris has launched its new Spring Summer 2024 collection with a new astrologically inspired Sun and Moon Talisman Medal Necklace. The medallion gold chain is adorned with astrological references on both sides of the pendant. Dipped in a 24-carat gold bath, carnelian stones surround the sun to reflect the…

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