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Sep- 2023 -19 September
Bauble Magpie launches new BM Chicks collection
Bauble Magpie has announced the launch of its new BM Chicks collection, which features diminutive versions of its classic intaglio pendants, designed specifically in response to client demand. Each piece in the limited collection includes Bauble Magpie’s bespoke intaglios but in a more compact form, allowing them to be “effortlessly…
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19 September
Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August. In total 778,960 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in August 2023 compared with 886,746 in August 2022, a decline of 107,786. Gold hallmarking dropped 11.2% from 364,652 pieces hallmarked down to 323,993. However, gold…
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18 September
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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18 September
Natural Diamond Council launches new global campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global campaign, To Treasure Now and Forever. As part of the new campaign actress Lily James has signed on to be an ambassador for the brand. The new campaign aims to celebrate the versatility of natural diamonds and…
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15 September
Petra Diamonds swings to loss amid diamond production decline
Petra Diamonds has reported that it swung to a pre-tax loss of $38.8m (£31.31m) in its preliminary results for FY2023, down from a pre-tax profit of $139.5m (£112.58) the previous year. It also confirmed its adjusted profit before tax amounted to $8.3m (£6.69m), compared with $155.1m a year prior. Petra…
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15 September
Mappin and Webb launches official Team GB jewellery line
Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its official Team GB collection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The company has launched this exclusive line as part of a new three-year licensing agreement with Team GB. According to Mappin and Webb the collection captures the “essence of strength, determination,…
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14 September
NAJ and Sheffield Assay Office to host early-career event
The National Association of Jewellers and Sheffield Assay Office have together announced the launch of the second Striking Futures event to help early-career jewellery professionals within the industry. The event will take place at the Sheffield Assay Office on 9 October 2023 with a keynote presentation from Jessica Flinn-Allen, founder…
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14 September
Tiffany and Co unveils Tiffany Lock Rosé edition
Tiffany and Co has announced the launch of its new Tiffany Lock Rosé Edition, a new capsule collection inspired by house ambassador Rosé. The exclusive designs pay homage to the singer’s name and will be offered in four different styles with 18k rose gold and exceedingly rare pink sapphires. The…
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13 September
Pebbles supports rhino charity with Jambo collection
British jewellery brand Pebbles has announced that it is supporting Save the Rhino with its new collection entitled Jambo. The Jambo collection is inspired by “African adventures” and is available in 9ct gold and sterling silver. The first two animal jewellery pieces are called Lenny Leopard and Ronnie Rhino and…
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13 September
Swarovski Created Diamonds collection launches globally
The Swarovski Created Diamonds collection is expanding globally to China, Italy, Korea, Japan, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, and the UAE, after its debut launch in the USA and Canada. Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds – the only difference is how they originate. They are made…
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