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Jun- 2025 -17 June
NAJ appoints Gary Williams as president
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has appointed Gary Williams, managing director of Mastermelt, as president for the 2025–2027 term following its annual general meeting in Birmingham. He succeeds Gary Wroe, who has stepped down after holding senior leadership roles including chair and president. Wroe has been co-opted back onto…
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17 June
Hannah Martin launches video game jewellery collection
Hannah Martin has announced a collaboration with French independent video game developer Sandfall Interactive and video game publisher Kepler Interactive. The collaboration has seen the creation of a number of conceptual digital pieces inspired by the characters of Clair Obscur: Expedition. These pieces, inspired by the in-game characters of Gustave,…
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16 June
Wongs Jewellers crowned ‘Best Jeweller’ at West Wedding Awards
Wongs Jewellers has been named best jeweller at the 15th Annual North West Wedding Awards. The news comes as the company plans to expand its footprint with a new store in Manchester later in 2025. The awards, hosted by County Brides, recognise “outstanding” wedding suppliers across the region. This year,…
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16 June
Vodex warns of inadequate fume extraction in jewellery workshops
Vodex has issued an open letter to the UK jewellery industry, calling attention to the health risks posed by inadequate fume and dust extraction in workshops. The letter outlines the legal obligations, which require businesses to assess and control exposure to hazardous substances such as soldering fumes, polishing dusts, acid…
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13 June
Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May
Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise recorded in April, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic Solutions. The downturn affected most retail locations, with High Streets down 2.5% year-on-year, and…
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13 June
Goldsmiths Centre to host 2D hand-rendering talk
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host an online Techniques in Focus talk next month aimed at jewellery designers seeking an introduction to 2D hand-rendering. The virtual session, taking place on 7 July, will feature goldsmith and award-winning designer Janet Weller, GC&DC…
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12 June
My Jewellery partners with Freshstream to support international growth
Freshstream Investment Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch jewellery and lifestyle brand My Jewellery to accelerate its international expansion. The investment will see Freshstream work alongside founder and chief executive Sharon Hilgers and chief financial and technology officer Vilmar Bliekendaal, who will continue to lead the business. My…
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12 June
Jewells to open seven new stores across UK
Brett Blundy-backed premium jewellery brand Jewells is opening seven stores across the United Kingdom amid plans to expand under the Lovisa group. Jewells has selected locations in major shopping centres including Westfield London; Bluewater, Kent; Lakeside, Essex; Churchill Square, Brighton; The Oracle, Reading; Eldon Square, Newcastle and Westquay, Southampton. Each…
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11 June
De Beers CEO to attend Angola Ministerial Round Table
De Beers Group today announced that its CEO Al Cook will attend the Angola Ministerial Round Table on the promotion of natural diamonds, to be held in Luanda on 18 June 2025. The Round Table will bring together key stakeholders in the diamond industry to discuss the most effective approaches…
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11 June
Astor tiara sells for £889,400 at Bonhams London Jewels auction
A turquoise and diamond tiara once owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor has sold for £889,400 at Bonhams’ London Jewels sale, more than three times its pre-sale estimate. The Cartier-designed piece, dating from around 1930, had remained in the Astor family since it was first purchased by Lord Astor from Cartier…
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