Heritage Crafts and The Royal Mint launch new bursaries

The Royal Mint and Heritage Crafts have announced four new bursaries for precious metal workers to preserve and champion traditional British craftsmanship skills. The four successful applicants of the 2024 bursary scheme will benefit from up to £4,000 in funding each, as well as one-to-one support from the staff at…

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François Delage appointed to GIA board of governors

The board of governors of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewellery retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career. Delage has more than 35 years…

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Shirley Paris Jewellery up for sale

Shirley Paris Jewellery, just south of Glasgow, has announced that it is for sale after 36 years of existence. The company, which specialises in jewellery remodelling has been put up for sale as the owners intend to retire. The workshop/shop is a high street location with easy car parking and…

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Fabergé launches new Lunar New Year collection

Fabergé has announced its collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and has launched ‘Chapter One: Dragon’, its latest high jewellery collection inspired by the HBO original series Game of Thrones, in celebration of the forthcoming Lunar New Year, ‘Year of the Dragon’. Continuing its collaboration with WBDGCP,…

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Han Goldwyn set to close after 40 years

Long-established family-run jewellery manufacturer Han Goldwyn will close this March, upon the retirement of owner and director Brian Craddock and his wife, fellow director, Margaret. The company, located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, began trading in 1980 and manufactured a large and varied range of jewellery in 9ct…

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Pandora shifts to only recycled silver and gold

Pandora has today (30 January 2024) announced it has changed its precious metals supply and is now sourcing only recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. The shift avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions, as mining requires more energy and resources than recycling. The carbon footprint of recycled silver is…

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Ingle and Rhode to enter liquidation

Ethical jewellery business Ingle and Rhode has announced that the business is preparing for liquidation as a result of recent rising costs and lower turnover. The company was incorporated in 2007 and traded from premises at 14 Gees Court (just off Oxford Street) London W1 and via their website. The…

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Lily Arkwright to open new Birmingham showroom

Ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright is set to open a new showroom in Birmingham building on its 2023 London showroom opening. The new showroom will be located in the “renowned” Mailbox development, the UK’s “largest” mixed use destination outside of London The opening of the Birmingham showroom in February 2024…

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Repossi launches Serti sur vide celebration collections

Repossi has announced the launch of two collections to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of its Serti sur Vide collection. The first collection, unveiled in January 2024, presents 11 pieces that “skillfully blend technical innovation with design flexibility”. Each piece features bezel settings that enhance the prominence of the centre…

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LVMH Watches and Jewellery arm sees revenues hit €10.5bn

The LVMH Watches and Jewellery business has reported organic revenue growth of 7% from €10.5bn (£8.9bn) to €10.9bn (£9.3bn) in 2023. Its profit from recurring operations was also up 7% to €2.1m (£1.79m). The group attributed this growth to one of its most “lucrative maison”, Tiffany & Co., which embarked…

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