Designers

Ottoman Hands expands to US with three retail partners

British brand Ottoman Hands has announced that it is expanding into the US after striking agreements with Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. The brand launched in Nordstrom on Monday 11 August at Nordstrom, followed by Bloomingdale’s on Tuesday 12 August, with Macy’s to follow soon. Ottoman Hands collections have been featured…

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Lucy Quartermaine consolidates two brands into one

British jewellery designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the merger of her two brands, Lucy Quartermaine and Quartermaine. The Lucy Quartermaine brand has built a reputation for its contemporary sterling silver designs and sculptural forms, while Quartermaine has specialized in Italian-made 18ct gold and rare, top-clarity diamonds. The merger now brings…

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Claudia Bradby celebrates 25th anniversary with new piece

Claudia Bradby is set to launch a new mantra range that builds on her the world is your oyster designs in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary. Available from 24 September, the new Glimmers design is double-sided, and offers a touchstone necklace and bracelet delivering the “signature cool-girl charm the…

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Mappin and Webb launches new Marco Bicego collection

Jeweller Mappin and Webb has unveiled a limited edition collection by Italian designer Marco Bicego to mark its 250th anniversary. The Lunaria range combines hand-engraved 18ct yellow gold with Swiss and London Blue Topaz, a nod to Mappin and Webb’s signature colour. Each piece is designed to reflect natural forms,…

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Ottoman Hands launches online with John Lewis

British jewellery label Ottoman Hands has launched a curated range with John Lewis and Partners, marking its debut with the department store chain. The collection, which became available online on 29 July, includes several of the brand’s best-known designs, such as the Zand ruby drop earrings and the Myia hammered…

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Goldsmiths launches traceable diamond collection

Goldsmiths has launched its first traceable diamond collection, marking a shift towards transparency and sustainability in the luxury jewellery sector. The Goldsmiths Signature Diamond, developed in partnership with traceability platform Tracr, features a unique 77-facet cut and is set across a range of jewellery in 18ct gold and platinum. All…

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WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day

Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…

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Goldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club

The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Saturday Club have announced a three-year partnership aimed at ensuring more young people across the UK have free access to vital creative education. As headline subject partner of the National Saturday Club Art&Design programme, the Goldsmiths’ Company will play a key role in supporting…

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Annoushka unveils exclusive Watches of Switzerland Group partnership

British fine jewellery brand Annoushka has revealed that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Watches of Switzerland Group. The brand’s ranges will be launched online at Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb this July, marking the first time Annoushka will be available through a national specialist watch and…

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Dior presents second chapter of Rose Des Vents models

Dior has unveiled new additions to its Rose des Vents jewellery line, first introduced in 2015 by artistic director Victoire de Castellane. The collection, which draws inspiration from Christian Dior’s childhood home in Granville, features the compass rose motif seen in the garden of the villa Les Rhumbs. The eight-pointed…

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