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Brown and Newirth acquired by Allied Gold

Bridal jewellery brand Brown and Newirth has been acquired by bridal manufacturer Allied Gold. The strategic move ensures that Brown and Newirth remains under British ownership. The acquisition effective from today highlights both companies’ commitment to “preserving and enhancing British craftsmanship in the jewellery industry”. Allied Gold and Brown and…

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Laings appoints new operations director

Luxury family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a new board member in a move designed to further strengthen its overall operations. Kat Barron has been promoted to operations director at Laings and appointed to the board following an exceptional year of investment ensuing eight years of service at…

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Queensmith launches jewellery academy

Queensmith has announced the launch of Queensmith Jewellery Academy to start in September 2024. In its inaugural year the company has opened up 12 places for students to learn on the job. The academy will employ a dynamic mix of training modules, hands-on project work and personalised coaching in the…

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Tiffany and Co unveils new Blue Book collection

Tiffany and Co. has announced the summer launch of Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste, showcasing the latest expressions of Tiffany’s high jewellery collection. Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste celebrates Jean Schlumberger’s “boundless imagination and his fascination with the mysteries of the universe”. As the second Blue Book collection designed by…

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Bradley’s pearl jewellery sales soar 20% amid Castle Howard collection launch

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has reported a 20% rise in pearl jewellery sales since April 2024. The brand said it coincided with the launch of its exclusive Pearl Collection at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard, and an increased interest at its Low Petergate boutique. The Pearl Collection…

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Chaumet unveils new Chaumet en Scène collection

Chaumet has launched its new Chaumet en Scène collection which features three “eloquently” cadenced scenes: Music, Dance and Magic. In this first scene celebrating music, three parures feature a trio of emeralds, sapphires and diamonds composing an “exquisite score”. Meanwhile, the second Chaumet en Scène set piece represents a “series…

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Wolf appoints new UK and Europe senior sales director

Wolf, the 190-year-old luxury watch and jewellery storage brand, has announced the appointment of Umair Baig as senior sales director, UK and Europe. With over 15 years’ experience in the watch and jewellery industry, predominantly in retail, Baig worked his way up to Retail Brand director at Swatch Group UK,…

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Swarovski opens new Canary Wharf store

Swarovski has announced the opening of a new store in London’s Canary Wharf. The new store, located at Unit 40, Jubilee Place, has up to 1,569 square feet of space. With full-height glazed shop frontages, Jubilee Place is home to high-end brands such as Claudie Pierlot, COS, LK Bennett and…

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Rachel Jackson partners with Nicola Coughlan to launch charity necklace

British jewellery brand Rachel Jackson has collaborated with Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan on a heart-shaped necklace to raise money for Choose Love.  Founded in 2015, Choose Love is a UK-based organisation which provides humanitarian aid to, and advocates for, refugees and displaced people around the world. Coughlan has been a…

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Thomas Sabo launches new Pink Haribo Edition

Global jewellery brand Thomas Sabo has extended its Haribo collection with the launch of a new Pink Edition. The new collection will feature original Goldbears in pink that adorn rings, bracelets, necklaces, creoles and charm pendants. The Goldbears are made from lightly frosted, crystal glass that “look deceptively real and…

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