Retailers

Repossi and Sterling Ruby launch limited-edition brooch

Repossi has collaborated with American-Dutch artist Sterling Ruby on a limited-edition brooch inspired by Ruby’s REIF series of relief sculptures. The series, originally assembled from salvaged wood and studio materials, references early 20th Century Constructivism.  Repossi’s Place Vendôme workshop reinterpreted the design in 18-carat champagne gold with a single 2.10…

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Blackburn jeweller marks 35 years with fifth-generation family firm

Managing director Phil Ainsworth is marking 35 years with Ainsworth Jewellers, the family business that has traded on Blackburn’s Darwen Street since 1870. The store, founded by Joseph Ainsworth more than 150 years ago, has remained under family ownership for five generations. Ainsworth, the founder’s great-great-grandson, joined the business in…

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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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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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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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Lovisa opens new store at Angel Central in Islington

Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened a new store at Angel Central in Islington as part of its global expansion. The 711 sq ft unit is located on the ground floor next to Rituals and offers a wide range of affordable accessories alongside a piercing station.  Lovisa joins fashion retailers including…

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Taylor and Hart opens first high street showroom in Seven Dials

Jewellery company Taylor and Hart has opened its first high street showroom in London’s Seven Dials district. The store, at 69 Monmouth Street, marks a shift for the brand, which previously operated on an appointment-only basis behind closed doors. Customers will now be able to browse collections, try on pieces…

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Bradley’s Jewellers York launches autumn rose gold collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has unveiled a new rose gold collection alongside a seasonal floral display at its Low Petergate store. The independent retailer has introduced more than 50 pieces in 9ct and 18ct rose gold, including diamond pendants, rings, bracelets, charms and gemstone sets. The range draws on the business’s…

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South Ealing jeweller put up for sale after four decades

N Kays, a family-run jeweller in South Ealing has been put up for sale after 41 years of trading. The independent shop, located on South Ealing Road (W5), was founded in 1984 by a husband-and-wife team who are now retiring. It has operated from the same high street premises throughout…

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Boodles marks 60 years in Chester

Jewellery retailer Boodles is marking the 60th anniversary of its Chester showroom. The site first opened in 1965 as part of the Grosvenor Precinct development. At the time it was described as one of the “most prominent” jewellery showrooms outside London, featuring Italian marble, timber and glass in its open-plan…

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