Retailers

Baker Brothers unveils new store in Bedford

Family-run, independent luxury jewellery and watch retailer Baker Brothers has unveiled its new two-floor boutique in Bedford. The new store is a relocation and major expansion of its previous site, just a few doors away. Directors – and sisters- Lizzie and Rebecca McAuley, were instrumental in the vision for the…

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V by Laura Vann rebrands as Laura Vann

Birmingham-based jewellery company V by Laura Vann has rebranded to Laura Vann. Over a decade ago, the group launched as V Jewellery. Shortly after, it evolved into V by Laura Vann—a name that combined the heritage of “V” with a personal touch. Fast forward to today, the company will be…

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Athari launches new Tourmaline Tales collection

Athari has unveiled its newest jewellery collection, Tourmaline Tales, featuring hues of pink and green tourmaline. Each gemstone is sourced directly from the historic mines of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, that come from a 3rd-generation, family-owned mine committed to sustainable and ethical practices. According to Athari, from responsible mining…

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Laings sees turnover hit £68.4m

Family-owned jeweller Laings has posted turnover of £68.4m for the year ended 31 May 2024. This number represents an increase of 8% compared with the previous year. Alongside this, the company posted a profit before tax of £2.1m in the period. Laings stated that it will return attention to updating…

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Swarovski launches ‘most sustainable crystals’ to date

Swarovski has launched its most sustainable crystals to date, the Swarovski ReCreated Crystals. The new crystals combine Swarovski’s savoir-faire with its circularity framework, which focuses on reducing waste and keeping materials in use. The crystals are made with breakage from its crystal manufacturing process. Multicolored breakage is remelted and transformed…

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Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings

Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…

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Diamond prices see more positive trend in November

Diamond prices rose for some categories in November as pre-holiday demand and a drop in polished production halted the negative trend of the past eight months, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, edged…

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Sneezums Jewellers and Photographic Retailers closes

Sneezums Jewellers and Photographic Retailers shut its high street doors for the final time on 28 September, after 150 years of trading. The business was originally established in 1874 on Fore Street in Ipswich by Elizabeth and Yvonne’s great-grandfather, Henry Sneezum. Situated on the Cornhill and in Central Walk, Bury…

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Bradley’s Jewellers adds new lines to Castle Howard pop-up

Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new lines to its fine jewellery concession at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. It has introduced its new Winter Pearls collection to Castle Howard, including freshwater cultured pearls in a trending shade of dove grey. Predicted best-sellers include single teardrop-shaped pearl pendants, drop earrings,…

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Armitage Tools expands Balco partnership

Armitage Tools has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Balco to distribute Legor Solutions. Legor offers premium plating solutions including its r rhodium plating solution. This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco’s advanced engineering alongside Legor’s premium materials. Hannah Armitage, director of Armitage Tools, said: “At…

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