Retailers

Festive jewellery spending increases 29% YOY, Mastercard reveals

Jewellery spending has increased 29% year-on-year in the run up to Christmas, according to the latest data by Mastercard SpendingPulse. Events such as weddings were seen as a key driver for the uplift in jewellery sales, as is the assumption many wanted to treat themselves and loved ones this Christmas.…

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B​​erry’s to open third York store

Berry’s, a luxury jewellery specialist, has announced the opening of a new premises on York’s Stonegate next spring, marking the company’s third store on the street and in the city of York. The new premises will cover a total of 70 square metres of retail space, alongside the two current…

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Andre Michael launches new tanzanite collection

Jeweller Andre Michael has announced the launch of a new collection of premium, responsibly sourced tanzanite jewellery, which is now available to retailers in the UK and Ireland. The evenly saturated deep blue tanzanites, weighing between one and four carats, feature in a wide assortment of fine jewellery items. The…

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De Beers Group appoints managing director

De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Thembinkosi Moses Madondo as managing director of De Beers Group Managed Operations, effective from 1 January 2022. The appointment follows the announcement that Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Zikalala will leave the business to take up the position of CEO of Anglo American’s Kumba Iron…

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Lesche launches new Christmas collection

Ahead of the holidays and the new year, Lesche has released five new styles of bracelets and necklaces from its Christmas collection. The new releases, which come in green, red, black and white, as well as daintier stones, are made from 18k gold-plated brass and secured with a gold clasp.…

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Vurchoo launches new ‘Studs of Hope’ collection

Jewellery brand Vurchoo has launched a new ‘Studs of Hope’ collection of affordable earrings. Comprising gold, silver and mixed metals as well as ethically sourced gemstones, Studs of Hope brings ethical jewellery to the masses for £36. Each design, which ranges from the colourful ‘Not So Evil Eye’ of Guatemala…

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H&T opens new store in Liverpool

H&T Pawnbrokers has announced the opening of its new store in Belle Vale shopping centre in Liverpool. The store will reportedly bring H&T’s financial services, jewellery and watches to more customers across the region. H&T said customers can get their items valued in-store, have jewellery cleaned and repaired, and browse…

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Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection

Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…

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Goldsmiths unveils new showroom in Leeds

Goldsmiths has announced the opening of its latest showroom concept at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. The new showroom comprises a new interior concept, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands, including Roberto Coin, Kiki McDonough, Gucci and Jenny Packham, along with an exclusive…

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Star Animal Sundays launches new pendant collection

Star Animal Sundays has announced the launch of a new collection which comprises 19 pendants. The pendants are made of polished repurposed gold and round cut diamonds and are available on Net-a-Porter for £590. Star Animal Sunday charms are handmade in Los Angeles and New York City of repurposed 10K…

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