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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Storm Isha dampens early week footfall

Battering winds from Storm Isha hit retail over Sunday and Monday with footfall across all UK retail destinations down -4.6% on the week previous and down -5.1% on 2023 levels, according to the latest data from MRI Springboard. Against 2023 levels, footfall on UK high streets slumped by -14.4% on…

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Graff unveils Paris Haute Couture-inspired collection

British multinational jeweller Graff has launched its new jewellery collection representing a selection of “contemporary” designs in celebration of Paris Haute Couture Week. The collection is designed with “intricate” modern design motifs featuring graphic, abstract lines and asymmetrical arrangements. Featuring necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, the collection boasts rare stones,…

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80% of diamond engagement rings lab-grown, says Queensmith

Queensmith has revealed that 80% of the diamond engagement rings it sold in 2023 were lab-grown. The company believes this is because lab-grown diamonds allow consumers to purchase larger carat weights and higher quality diamonds. Also because they are a more environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced alternative to mined diamonds.…

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Thomas Sabo launches ‘As We Kiss’ Valentine’s Day collection

Thomas Sabo Charm Club has launched its new As We Kiss collection for Valentine’s Day 2024. According to Thomas Sabo, the charm designs from the As We Kiss collection combine a “dash of humour with romance”. The charms feature symbols such as a pout, roses, hearts, intertwined rings, declarations of…

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Theo Fennell unveils new pieces

Theo Fennell has unveiled its latest pieces for January including designs like Fable, Motley and brand new Ripple design. Ripple has been designed to act as a soft and subtle setting to “let the stones be the stars”. The Ripple designs are all earrings set in gold with various gemstones…

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Dior launches new Dior Délicat collection

Dior has launched its new collection, Dior Délicat, with designs that imitate the “delicacy” of embroidery. Like the Petites Mains of the Ateliers crafting fabric, Victoire de Castellane, the artistic director of Dior Joaillerie unites the motifs of the Galons Dior line with Dearest Dior, embellishing each element in a…

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Alice Van Cal unveils Ortus Mother’s Day collection

Alice has announced the launch of its new collection named Ortus which has been released in anticipation of Mother’s Day. The collection includes a range of three bracelets which come in different metals with different gems. The first variation of the bracelet is a diamond and yellow sapphire in 18…

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Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate new Surprise Locket Pendant

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its latest piece, Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant, which is available for pre-order throughout the year. The 18k gold jewellery piece represents the continued collaboration between Fabergé and Kay…

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Mikimoto unveils new Year of the Dragon collection

Japanese jewellery house Mikimoto has announced the launch of its limited-edition jewellery collection for the Year of the Dragon. The highly lustrous Golden South Sea cultured pearl takes centre stage and is elevated by vibrant rubies and 18k yellow gold. The regal ring and pendant feature an energetic dragon wrapped…

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