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May- 2023 -16 May
World Diamond Council appoints new president
The World Diamond Council has appointed Feriel Zerouki to the role of president, following three years as vice president. Zerouki assumed office on 15 May at a meeting of the WDC board of directors in London, taking over from Edward Asscher, who completed the second of two non-consecutive terms as…
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15 May
Hallmarking drops 24% in April
The number of items hallmarked in the UK from the four UK Assay Offices fell 24% in April 2023 compared with April 2022. All four of the Assay offices collectively hallmarked 245,583 pieces of silver in April 2023, down from 349,654 in the same period in 2022, a drop of…
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15 May
Fred Bennette launches new Everyday Unity collection
Fred Bennette, an exclusive men’s jewellery brand, has launched a new supplement collection, Everyday Unity. The jewellery retailer said that the collection’s design is a blend of “nature and modern design”. The new range features necklaces and bracelets and are made using stainless steel, leather and pearls. The Everyday Unity…
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12 May
Thomas Sabo unveils Crocodile Rocks collection
Thomas Sabo has unveiled its latest collection Crocodile Rocks, inspired by crocodiles, as part of its Spring/Summer collection. The “unique scaly armour of the crocodile” served as inspiration for the special jewellery designs. Matte and blackened 925 sterling silver and polished sterling silver come together in the form of rings…
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12 May
F.Hinds unveils refurbished Wrexham store
Family-owned and run jeweller F. Hinds has recently refurbished its Wrexham branch, located at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. F.Hinds, which has been a family business since it was established in 1856, first opened its doors in Wrexham 12 years ago and has since become a “well-loved” part of the…
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11 May
Herbert Marx partners with Great Ormond Street hospital
Herbert Marx has announced that it has become a corporate partner of Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity (GOSH). The company stated that This partnership was a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the lives of those in…
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11 May
Bucherer announces partnership with Mytheresa
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Bucherer has announced its partnership with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa. Bucherer said that the collaboration will expand the offering of fine watches and jewellery on the Mytheresa platform for its customers. As a first step, Bucherer has launched certified pre-owned (CPO) watches on Mytheresa Life…
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11 May
BoE raises interest rate for 12th time to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 12th consecutive time to 4.5%, up from 4.25%. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the rate by 0.25% in a bid to meet the 2% inflation target. The committee said it…
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10 May
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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10 May
Pandora to launch The Little Mermaid collection
Pandora has announced the launch of Disney x Pandora The Little Mermaid collection, Journey Beyond the Sea. The seven-piece collection launches on 25 May, with styles including 14K gold-plated Seashell Stud Earrings detailed with realistic grooved lines and set with a luminous white lacquered artificial pearl at the centre. The…
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