The Betts Group appoints new head of bridal business development

The Betts Group has appointed David Fletcher as head of business development for its bridal division. Fletcher has more than 30 years’ experience in the jewellery trade and has previously held senior roles at the Royal Mint, Cooksongold and Engelhard.  In his new role, Fletcher will focus on expanding the…

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Eleanor Juliet Atelier launches with Pink Puff jewellery collection

Eleanor Juliet Atelier (EJA) has launched with a limited edition Pink Puff jewellery collection. The brand said the handcrafted pieces are intended as a “playful symbol of feminism”, drawing on debates around the cultural associations of the colour pink. Founder Eleanor Taylor-Roberts said the collection reflects changing meanings of the…

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Fabergé ‘Winter Egg’ to fetch over £20m at Christie’s London sale

The Fabergé Winter Egg is expected to fetch over £20m at Christie’s London sale on 2 December. Commissioned in 1913 by Emperor Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, the piece was designed by Alma Theresia Pihl and executed by her uncle, workmaster Albert…

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Kit Heath founder dies aged 69

Kit Heath, founder of the British jewellery brand, has died aged 69. Heath, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in July, died on 26 September at his home in North Devon, surrounded by his wife and children. Heath established his reputation in the 1980s as a designer in the UK…

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Betts Group expands recycled silver range from X-rays

Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand for traceable and sustainable sources of silver. Its Again Silver, first launched in 2022, was previously available only as…

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Tiffany partners with Frieze London for Artist-to-Artist showcase

Tiffany has been named as the first brand partner for Frieze London’s Artist-to-Artist programme, which returns to the capital later this month. The initiative will present six solo exhibitions at the contemporary art fair, each selected by an established artist to spotlight emerging talent. Frieze London runs from 15 to…

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Nivoda secures $60m financing to expand trade credit for jewellers

Online marketplace Nivoda has secured a $60m (£44.65m) financing facility from investment firm i80 Group to provide trade credit to jewellers worldwide. The London and New York-based company, which connects more than 10,000 retailers with global diamond and gemstone suppliers, said the facility will help address a working capital gap…

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Pandora appoints Berta de Pablos-Barbier as new CEO

Pandora has appointed its current chief marketing officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier as its new chief executive officer. The news comes after the group announced the retirement chief executive Alexander Lacik in March 2026 Lacik, who has led the Danish jewellery company since 2019, will step down at the firm’s annual…

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Tiffany launches new Elsa Peretti rings with diamond accents

Tiffany and Co has introduced new versions of Elsa Peretti’s Bone and Split rings, updated with diamond detailing as part of the designer’s 50th anniversary collection. The jewellery, first launched in 2024, is a reworking of Peretti’s signature sculptural style, inspired by her Bone cuff bracelet originally designed in 1970.…

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Goldsmiths doubles store size at Merry Hill with Rolex expansion

Goldsmiths has opened a larger store at Merry Hill, moving from a 2,700 sq ft unit to a 6,000 sq ft space in the Upper Mall. The jeweller has combined two units creating a “state-of-the-art” location with a wrap-around glass façade.  The new shop includes a larger Rolex room, branded…

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