Designers

Monica Vinader wins prestigious sustainability awards

Monica Vinader has been awarded two awards for its sustainability efforts – the Positive Luxury Award for responsible business of the Year, as well as the Queen’s Award for enterprise in sustainable development. Announced last week, Monica Vinader said it is “committed to accelerating change across the jewellery industry by…

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BAJ and Lewis Malka collaborate for engagement ring scheme

The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the culmination of its collaboration with Lewis Malka and the London Diamond Bourse. BAJ design and manufacturing diploma students were challenged to design and make a ring inspired by the concept of cultural identity. The pieces were wax carved and cast in silver,…

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Renné Jewellery debuts two new ring collections

Sustainable jewellery brand, Renné Jewellery, has unveiled two new ring collections: Iota and Zeta. The first of the two new rings, Iota, was designed to be “small but mighty” with bright colours designed to be stacked alongside each other.  The second ring style, Zeta, refers to the sixth letter of…

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York jewellery designer Kay Bradley unveils Farbergé partnership

Jeweller Kay Bradley has unveiled the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Surprise Locket, designed in collaboration with the iconic jewellery house, at a showcase event to launch Fabergé’s arrival at her York store. York hosted a gala at Castle Howard to reveal the Fabergé 18k gold Yorkshire Rose egg pendant and…

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Motley to cease trading

Jewellery design platform Motley, which focused on selling and promoting independent jewellery, has announced it will cease operating. The news was announced by co-owners Cecily Motley and Ilana Lever in an open letter, who said that “the small margins and punishing payment terms which retailers work to meant we would…

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Christies to offer ‘highest ever valued’ jewel at online auction

Christies has announced that its highest valued jewel to be offered in an online-only sale, the flawless star, a d-colour diamond valued at $4-6m (£3-4.5m), will be for sale in its new auction. The auction will take place from March 28 to April 7, and includes over 200 lots with…

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Cartier ring sells for £20,000 at auction, tripling estimated value

A mid 20th Century ruby, emerald and diamond ring by Cartier was sold for £20,000 – almost three times its high estimate – by Dix Noonan Webb in their auction of Jewellery and Objects of Vertu on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at their Mayfair saleroom. Comprising three bombé hoops, it…

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Stephen Webster unveils ‘The ReBelles’ collection

Stephen Webster has launched its new collection, ‘The ReBelles’, which comprises seven limited-edition made-to-order cocktail rings. The first ring, ‘Rocket Girl’, is inspired by mathematician Katherine Johnson. It is set in blue titanium and palladium on a white gold shank, with a central trillion dynamite cut amethyst with paraiba tourmalines,…

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Alice Van Cal reveals March Birthstone Collection piece

Alice Van Cal have revealed its signature piece for the March Birthstone, an Anima necklace with a round central aquamarine set in 18K white gold, with a retail value of £1,790. On the piece, the jeweller said that “aquamarine provides clarity of expression, allowing us to speak more freely knowing…

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John Lewis announces partnership with Bright Young Gems

The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has joined the Bright Young Gems 2022 mentoring scheme to support graduating jewellery designers.  Bright Young Gems, now in its sixteenth year, provides a mentoring platform for the jewellery industry to discover and nurture new talent whilst providing the winners with their first…

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