Gus Jones Jewellers announces closure of 120-year-old store

Independent jeweller Gus Jones Jewellers has announced that it will be closing its Bargoed store in March after 120 years of trading. The Jones family opened its first store in Bargoed in 1903. According to Gus Jones, it is unable to continue business in Bargoed because of rising costs and…

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Bucherer launches new diamond solitaires

Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new diamond solitaires as part of the Joy, Heaven, 1888 and Allure collections. All the pieces in the Joy Collection boast sparkling details and can be customised. The colour, carat, cut and purity of the diamonds can be individually selected, as…

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Kismet by Milka signs 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street

Turkish fine jeweller Kismet by Milka has signed a 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street, situated on the corner of Brook Street in London’s West End. The London store will be Kismet’s 16th store following its successful opening in Dubai last year. The brand also operates through a number…

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Loveness Lee unveils Dragon Chinese Zodiac Ring

Loveness Lee has announced the release of the Dragon Chinese Zodiac Recycled Silver Ring, for Chinese New Year. Crafted with a textured band and contrasting smooth polished surface, this new unisex signet style ring features hand-written ancient Chinese calligraphy of the Dragon. Each ring is handcrafted in London and adopts…

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GIA to offer same-day report verification

GIA has announced that it will offer clients a same day service to verify GIA inscriptions, beginning next week, confirming that a diamond with a GIA inscription matches the inscribed GIA report number. The new service is offered in response to reports of fraudulent GIA inscriptions on laboratory-grown diamonds cut…

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Pandora exceeds full-year guidance after strong Q4 sales

Pandora has revealed that its results for 2023 su expectations following an organic growth of 8% for the full-year, exceeding the “5 or 6%” growth forecast in November. The company’s Q4 2023 organic growth accelerated to +12% boosted by like-for-like growth of +9%. Key markets in Europe remained solid at…

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Loquet opens new flagship boutique

British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgravia’s Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…

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LVMH confirms new watches and jewellery division appointments

LVMH has made a raft of appointments within the LVMH Watches and Jewellery Division, effective since January 1st 2024. Frédéric Arnault, who joined Tag Heuer in 2017, and became CEO of Tag Heuer in 2020, is appointed CEO of LVMH Watches, in charge of Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith. He…

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RJC begins search for new chair

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has begun the search to find its new chairperson. The candidate will follow David Bouffard, who will step down on the 30 of April 2024 after six years in the role. This is a special election as it will be held on a separate track…

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Wongs Jewellers receives Great Place to Work recognition

Liverpool-based jewellery business Wongs Jewellers has announced its recognition as a ‘Great Place to Work’, a testament to the company’s commitment to fostering “a positive and inclusive workplace culture”. The jewellery retailer said that the accolade reflects Wongs Jewellers’ dedication to its employees’ well-being and professional growth. The Great Place…

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