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Apr- 2023 -20 April
Ainsworth’s adds ear piercing service for first time in history
Ainsworth’s Jewellers in Blackburn has announced that it is expanding its business operations to offer an ear piercing service. The company is now able to offer safe and sterile ear piercing with a medically- hygienic system from Inverness safe. The new service has been helped by employee Caroline Young who…
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19 April
Pandora boosts wages up to 14% for retail staff
Pandora has announced it has increased the hourly pay for its retail employees in the UK and Ireland by up to 14% following its third pay review in the last 12 months. Over the past year, sales assistants in London have received a 10% rise to £11.95 an hour, whilst…
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19 April
De Beers unveils modern tiara ahead of King Charles III coronation
De Beers has unveiled a new tiara ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, reinterpreting the traditional jewellery piece into a contemporary one. Crafted in coloured titanium and platinum, the tiara is set with over 40 carats of “extraordinary” natural diamonds discovered by De Beers. De Beers said that…
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18 April
Hallmarking drops 35.9% in March
The total number of items hallmarked by all four UK Assay Offices fell 35.9% in March 2023 compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of items hallmarked in March was 591,874, around 320,000 less than the same month in 2022.…
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18 April
Andrew Geoghegan launches new Emergence collection
Andrew Geoghegan has launched a new collection of engagement rings, titled ‘Emergence’, inspired by a hag stone worn by Geoghegan’s wife. According to Geoghegan, the collection’s figure-of-eight shape symbolises “strength and transformation”. The Emergence engagement rings will be available in platinum, 14ct and 18ct golds using white double sided rose…
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17 April
De Beers sales ‘in line with expectations’
De Beers has posted $540m (£437m) worth of diamond sales for the period between 27 March 2023 and 11 April 2023. This number is a decrease year-on-year, for the same period in 2022 De Beers saw a sales value of $566m (£458m). This number for cycle three is up from…
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17 April
Lucy Quatermaine launches new Shard Collection
British designer jewellery brand Lucy Quartermaine has launched its new sterling silver Shard collection for spring 2023. The new collection is made of silver and the design depicts “bold and graphic” shapes of a smashed glass. The range features earrings, rings, bracelets, bangles and necklaces with prices starting from £70.…
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14 April
Pomellato unveils Sabbia and Catene collections
Pomellato Milano has unveiled its new collections titled Sabbia and Catene. The Sabbia collection involves irregular Sabbia diamond pavés combined with diamond solitaires. The line has two rings and two half-pair earrings made from handmade gold and including diamonds. The rings can be stacked together or spread across the fingers…
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14 April
Tiffany boosts manufacturing capacity with Platinum Invest Group deal
LVMH has entered into an agreement with Andera Partners, Bpifrance and other shareholders, acquiring a majority stake in Platinum Invest Group. The acquisition gives LVMH control of France-based jewellery companies Orest and Abysse, enabling Tiffany and Co. to strengthen its production capacities and support its “strong growth” in fine and…
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13 April
Freya Rose launches new coronation earring collection
Freya Rose has launched a new range of earrings in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The new collection accompanies the jewellery pieces released last year to commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. The design of the earrings are inspired by the sovereign’s chronicled heritage, the English…
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