Retailers

Laings unveils new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty collection

Jeweller Laings has launched its new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty autumn jewellery collection that reflects its “heritage and craftsmanship”. The designs are inspired by the landscape of northern Scotland, including the hills of Glencoe and seasonal changes such as autumn foliage.  The range features diamonds, platinum and yellow gold, as…

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Beaverbrooks sees sales and profits fall amid ‘challenging environment’

The Beaverbrooks Group has reported a fall in turnover and profit for the year to February 2025, but said it remains committed to investment and charitable giving as it marked £25m in donations since 2000. The family-owned jeweller recorded group turnover of £217.3m, down 3% from £224.3m the previous year.…

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Mappin and Webb opens flagship jewellery showroom in Manchester

Mappin and Webb has opened its largest showroom to date in Manchester, as part of a wider investment by parent company the Watches of Switzerland Group. The store is located in a Grade II listed building in St Ann’s Square, within a conservation area that was once the city’s jewellery…

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Watches of Switzerland on track to meet guidance despite tariff woes

Watches of Switzerland (WOS) has revealed it is on track to deliver a “good” H1 FY26 in line with its expectations despite the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company stated that it saw consistently strong trading throughout the period, particularly in the US despite the announcement of increased tariffs…

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Signet Jewelers raises full-year guidance as Q2 sales surge

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has raised its full-year guidance as its sales for the 13 weeks ended 2 August 2025 (Q2 2025) increased 3% to $1.54bn (£1.15bn). Same-store sales rose 2%, with fashion and bridal jewellery contributing to a 9% increase in average unit retail…

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Pomellato launches Pentagoni high jewellery collection

Pomellato has launched Pentagoni, a high jewellery collection built around the reinterpretation of the pentagon shape.  The designs feature white and brown diamonds set in rose gold, with compositions intended to create a sense of movement and depth. The pieces combine geometric forms with the brand’s irregular pavé technique and…

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Pandora launches new Talisman and Minis charm collections

Jewellery brand Pandora has unveiled two new collections, Pandora Talisman and Pandora Minis, which update its signature charms with “contemporary” designs and “symbolic” motifs. The Pandora Talisman collection features 12 engraved medallions inspired by ancient coins.  Each piece carries Latin inscriptions, including amor vincit omnia (‘love conquers all’) and per…

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Austen and Blake opens new showroom in Dubai

British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that allows customers to design bespoke jewellery pieces, selecting from options including metals, gemstones and diamond carat,…

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Phoria launches at Selfridges

Phoria, the London-based affordable luxury jewellery brand, has launched its collection at Selfridges, marking its first physical retail partnership. Now available on the third floor of the Oxford Street flagship store, the brand’s modular pieces include “bestsellers” such as the Hook Up chain rings, Runaway necklaces and Vice carabiner earrings. …

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Lark and Berry launches London Icons jewellery collection

Sustainable fine jewellery brand Lark and Berry has launched its London Icons collection, a new range inspired by some of London’s best-known districts. The collection features eight lines, each reflecting the character of areas including Soho, Camden, Kensington and Mayfair.  Designs incorporate 14k gold and cultured gemstones such as sapphires,…

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