Retailers

Diamonds Factory opens new Metrocentre store

Diamonds Factory has expanded its North East footprint with the opening of a new store at the Metrocentre, marking the brand’s latest investment in its UK retail network. The new space, which builds on the success of Diamonds Factory’s Newcastle showroom, will offer customers access to handcrafted jewellery, including engagement…

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AG and Sons supports UK reforestation with planting of 200 trees

Family-run fine diamond jewellery brand AG and Sons has planted 200 trees in partnership with Time4Trees as part of its environmental sustainability efforts.  The initiative supports verified UK tree-planting and reforestation projects intended to improve biodiversity and contribute to long-term carbon capture. The company’s newly planted woodland is located at…

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Susannah Lovis opens larger boutique in Burlington Arcade

Jeweller Susannah Lovis has relocated to a larger unit within Burlington Arcade, opening a new boutique at 56–57 Burlington Arcade.  The move places the business a short distance from its previous site and provides more than double the former showroom space. The expanded boutique includes a Heritage Room designed for…

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Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading

Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period.  The group reported a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA  to £69m, while group revenues rose by…

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Lucy Quartermaine appoints Saunders and Pughe as official stockist

Independent jeweller Saunders and Pughe has been appointed an authorised stockist of Lucy Quartermaine.  The new partnership will see Lucy Quartermaine’s collections added to Saunders and Pughe’s Corbridge store in Northumberland. Lucy Quartermaine is known for contemporary silver jewellery and has been expanding its retail network across the UK and…

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Watches of Switzerland CEO receives King’s Trust Impact Award

Brian Duffy, chief executive and foundation chair of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has been recognised with the King’s Trust Individual Impact Award for his contribution to the charity’s work with young people. The award, presented at the King’s Trust Partnership Awards, acknowledges Duffy’s personal involvement in the organisation’s programmes…

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Wongs Jewellers launches Manchester giveaway to mark new store opening

Wongs Jewellers has launched a Manchester-wide engagement giveaway to mark the opening of its first city store in the Manchester Arndale. The competition opened on 28 November and will run for three weeks until 19 December 2025. The family-owned firm, which was founded in 1979, said the prize will include…

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Astrid and Miyu opens seasonal pop-up gift shop on South Molton Street

Astrid and Miyu has opened a temporary retail space on South Molton Street for the Christmas trading period, offering a seasonal range and exclusive products for the brand’s peak gifting months. The pop-up forms part of the jewellery brand’s wider plan to create experience-led retail formats. The store includes a…

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Mouawad launches third chapter of its Master Collection

Mouawad has released the third chapter of its Master Collection, introducing two high-jewellery suites inspired by the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.  The chapter, titled Sun on the Seven Wonders, continues the series’ focus on interpreting historic landmarks. The Great Wall of China suite features a yellow…

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Weir and Sons acquires Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen

Dublin-based jeweller Weir and Sons has acquired Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen, bringing the two long-established businesses under common ownership. Weir and Sons was founded in 1869 by goldsmith Thomas Weir and remains owned by his descendants.  The company operates stores in Dublin and sells jewellery, watches, silver and related goods.…

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