Hallmarking drops 3.5% in November

Hallmarking dropped by 3.5% in November, from last month’s 896,622 to 865,515, according to new data from the Birmingham Assay Office. Despite the overall drop the number of gold pieces hallmarked rose 4.9% to 405,935, up from 387,058. This increase was driven mostly by a 10.4% in 375 gold from…

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Beaverbrooks named winners of the NAJ Chair’s Award 2023

Beaverbrooks, the 104-year-old jewellery retailer, was announced as the recipient of the 2023 NAJ Chair’s Award.  Presented at the annual Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball, the National Association of Jewellers Chair’s Award, is sponsored by Presman Mastermelt and given to a business or individual in recognition of their “professionalism and…

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Bradley’s Jewellers joins the Responsible Jewellery Council

Bradley’s Jewellers has announced that it has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council. The York-based small business will now prioritise RJC Certification, with the goal of achieving Certified Membership Status in 2024. Bradley’s is being supported on its journey towards RJC Certification by Jewelbuild director Sarah North, who has professional experience…

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Tabayer set to launch in Harrods

Tabayer has announced that it is set to be stocked on the 1st floor of Harrods in December. Founded in 2021 by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, Tabayer has fast evolved into a coveted fine jewellery brand. Over the last few months, celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle,…

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Seol and Gold launches its first Men’s Collection

Seol and Gold has unveiled its first-ever Men’s Collection The new collection features a mix of chunky chains, single hoops, classic chains and bracelets as well as signet rings and necklaces. The new collection also includes Seol + Gold classics in extended sizing, styled for men. The pieces in the…

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Goldsmiths relocates Trafford Centre showroom

Goldsmiths has announced that it has relocated its showroom in the Trafford Centre to a larger space on the ground floor of the shopping mall. The showroom has undertaken an extensive expansion and refurbishment with a dedicated entrance for the new Rolex room. The showroom boasts the largest Rolex room…

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Laings to open new Tag Heuer showroom

Laings has announced plans to open a second Tag Heuer showroom situated in the prime luxury retail location of Multrees Walk in Edinburgh. The new store, opening in Spring 2024, follows the successful launch of Scotland’s first mono-brand TAG boutique, which opened on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street in September. The new…

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Monica Vinader unveils AI website partnership

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has unveiled a new partnership with Constructor, an AI-powered product discovery and search platform. The partnership with Constructor will aim to offer online shoppers a “bespoke digital experience”. The brand has placed extra emphasis on its online offering as it attempts to expand to the…

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De Beers unveils changes to executive committee

De Beers Group has announced that David Prager, executive vice president and chief brand officer, and Ryan Perry, acting executive vice president of Strategy and Innovation, have decided to step down from their roles in 2024. Both Prager and Perry will continue to serve on the executive committee while overseeing…

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Allum and Sidaway makes two director appointments

Allum and Sidaway has announced the appointment of Tracey Yeatman and Jack Allum as new company directors. Yeatman joined the company in 2007 as a sales consultant and rose to the position of store manager. Following her appointment as store manager Yeatman took on the role of training and development…

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