Retailers

Signet Q1 sales hit £1.4bn

Signet Jewellers has revealed its total sales increased 8.9% year-on-year to $1.8bn (£1.4bn) in the 13 weeks ended 30 April 2022 (Q1 FY23), rising by $149.5m (£120.19m). The retailer said the performance comes as customers responded to the “breadth and newness” within Signet’s assortment, including higher price point offerings, diamonds…

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Dior launches new high jewellery collection

Dior has announced the launch of a new collection of high jewellery, Dior Print. Designed by creative director Victoire de Castellane, the collection consists of 137 3D transpositions of the “graphic power of prints”, featuring motifs from stripes to checks, from Liberty to tie-dye. The creations will be revealed alongside…

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Fabergé presents ‘Colours of Love’ ring for Pride

Fabergé has launched its ‘Colours of Love’ yellow gold diamond and sapphire trans flag fluted eternity ring, in celebration of Pride month. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and decorated with pink and blue sapphires and diamonds, recreating the colours of the Trans flag. Continuing its charity partnership…

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Ramsdens Holdings profit surges to £2.2m in 2022 H1

Ramsdens Holdings has revealed profits before tax of £2.2m for the six months ended 31 March 2022, up from a £0.1m loss over the same period in 2021. Gross revenue increased 51% to £29.3m (HY21 £19.3m), while Jewellery retail revenue was up 62% to £13.1m (HY21: £8.1m). Online jewellery retail…

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DMR unveils collaboration to mark Platinum Jubilee

David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society have collaborated to introduce a diamond brooch, crafted from 950 grade platinum, and designed to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The piece bears the Platinum Jubilee hallmark, and features a large white pearl. Round brilliant cut diamonds have been arranged…

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Sascha Moeri to depart as Carl. F Bucherer CEO

Carl F.Bucherer has announced that CEO and general manager Sascha Moeri has decided to leave the company on June 30 2022, after 12 years in the role. Robert Ambord, who has been the art director of Bucherer Fine Jewellery since August 2021, and Sascha Moeri’s former deputy, Uwe Liebminger, will…

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Matilde Jewellery launches Kaleido Collection

Matilde Jewellery has launched its debut lab-grown precious gemstone designs with its new sustainable Kaleido Collection, made using Earth-friendly materials. The collection features emeralds, coloured sapphires, rubies, and alexandrite stones, with each piece crafted from 14k recycled yellow gold. Overall, the collection includes a bracelet, two necklaces, a charm, ear…

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Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager

Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the company’s new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…

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Ania Haie unveils Neon Nights collection

Ania Haie has announced it will launch the brand’s new Neon Nights collection in July 2022, demonstrating a “playful take” on the colour-pop trend. Each piece is crafted from 925 sterling silver with rhodium or 14kt gold plating, and is wrapped in neon enamel in shades of pink, green, yellow…

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CME presents ‘Articles of virtu’ jewellery collection

CME has announced the launch of its latest jewellery collection, ‘Articles of virtu’, which has been designed by CME buyer and designer, Tracey Toach. The retro pieces have been designed with a hint of “Victorian splendour” which will provide customers with “glamour”. CME said the jewellery set is based on…

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