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Feb- 2023 -17 February
Georg Jensen debuts recycled gold collection
Danish jeweller Georg Jensen has unveiled its new extended ‘Reflect’ collection which includes pieces made entirely of recycled gold. The extended collection includes more sterling silver pieces as well as the new 18 carat gold pieces all designed by Jacqueline Rabun. The gold styles range from statement necklaces to chunky…
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17 February
UK retail sales unexpectedly rise due to January discounts
Retail sales volumes in the UK are estimated to have increased by 0.5% in January 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Price rises and the cost of living crisis had seen retail sales drop 1.2% in December 2022 but post-Christmas discounts and increased fuel sales…
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16 February
F.Hinds unveils Dover store refurbishment
Family owned jeweller F.Hinds has recently refurbished its Dover branch, which first opened in 1985. The new refit features a “modernisation” of the site to match the company’s current branding, with new wall decorations, a new carpet and a new seated area for serving customers. The store provides a large…
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16 February
Nominations open for 2023 NAJ Awards
The National Association of Jewellers has announced that nominations are open for its annual awards show, with nominations closing on 6 April. The NAJ Awards are an “opportunity to champion extraordinary talent” within the UK jewellery industry and highlight the business owners, teams and professionals “going above and beyond for…
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15 February
Lia Lam debuts fine jewellery brand
Jewellery designer Lia Lam has debuted her eponymous brand with four new collections. She is said to bring a “modern sensibility” to her designs, and each collection celebrates her signature style – a blend of “bold forms, artful shapes with effortless clean lines”. The collections also use 20th Century modernist…
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15 February
Yala Jewellery to cease trading
Ethical African jewellery brand Yala Jewellery has announced that it will cease trading at the end of the month. The company stated that it would cease trading so founder and chief executive Audrey Migot-Adholla could “focus on other aspects of her life”. The company announced that all of its products…
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14 February
Heritage Crafts and The Royal Mint launch training bursary
The Royal Mint has partnered with Heritage Crafts to launch four bursaries to “preserve and champion” traditional British craftsmanship skills in precious metals. It comes as Heritage Crafts said that many are dissuaded from training in precious metal heritage crafts because of the cost, and therefore “the make-up of the…
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14 February
Rachel Jackson launches ‘Electric Love’ collection
London based designer Rachel Jackson has launched the “Electric Love” collection, the first of three collections for Spring/Summer 23. According to the jeweller the line is the first of a three-part story of two great loves. A love affair between two girls. The pieces are crafted from sterling silver, 22…
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13 February
Fiorelli launches recycled silver collection
Fiorelli Jewellery has launched a new collection titled “Express Yourself” made from recycled sterling silver. The collection includes a mixture of interlinking styles and geometric shapes inspired by “current and upcoming trends”. There are a number of earrings and necklaces in the collection featuring either hexagons or medallions. Some of…
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13 February
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gems
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
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