Giovanni Raspini launches Fall-Winter 2023/24 collection

Giovanni Raspini has launched its new Autumn-Winter 2023/24 collection. The new lines feature a large variety of gemstones and include four new collections: Shine, Blade, Daphne, Rings, and Mini Earrings. Shine represents a novelty in the brand and features big cubic zirconia which are elevated and incorporated in the “classic”…

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Bauble Magpie launches new BM Chicks collection

Bauble Magpie has announced the launch of its new BM Chicks collection, which features diminutive versions of its classic intaglio pendants, designed specifically in response to client demand. Each piece in the limited collection includes Bauble Magpie’s bespoke intaglios but in a more compact form, allowing them to be “effortlessly…

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Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August. In total 778,960 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in August 2023 compared with 886,746 in August 2022, a decline of 107,786. Gold hallmarking dropped 11.2% from 364,652 pieces hallmarked down to 323,993. However, gold…

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Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m

National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…

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Natural Diamond Council launches new global campaign

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global campaign, To Treasure Now and Forever. As part of the new campaign actress Lily James has signed on to be an ambassador for the brand. The new campaign aims to celebrate the versatility of natural diamonds and…

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Petra Diamonds swings to loss amid diamond production decline

Petra Diamonds has reported that it swung to a pre-tax loss of $38.8m (£31.31m) in its preliminary results for FY2023, down from a pre-tax profit of $139.5m (£112.58) the previous year. It also confirmed its adjusted profit before tax amounted to $8.3m (£6.69m), compared with $155.1m a year prior. Petra…

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Mappin and Webb launches official Team GB jewellery line

Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its official Team GB collection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The company has launched this exclusive line as part of a new three-year licensing agreement with Team GB. According to Mappin and Webb the collection captures the “essence of strength, determination,…

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How UK jewellers can champion sustainable sourcing in their business

An increasing number of UK jewellery brands are adopting sustainable sourcing due to a boost in customer demand.  Since the explosion of climate change activists inspired by Greta Thunberg in August 2018, customers have become attuned to the environmental impact of material sourcing. As such, demand has risen for companies…

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NAJ and Sheffield Assay Office to host early-career event

The National Association of Jewellers and Sheffield Assay Office have together announced the launch of the second Striking Futures event to help early-career jewellery professionals within the industry. The event will take place at the Sheffield Assay Office on 9 October 2023 with a keynote presentation from Jessica Flinn-Allen, founder…

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Tiffany and Co unveils Tiffany Lock Rosé edition

Tiffany and Co has announced the launch of its new Tiffany Lock Rosé Edition, a new capsule collection inspired by house ambassador Rosé. The exclusive designs pay homage to the singer’s name and will be offered in four different styles with 18k rose gold and exceedingly rare pink sapphires. The…

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