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Oct- 2022 -19 October
Mappin & Webb introduces latest Luxury Collection
Mappin and Webb has introduced the second chapter of its ‘Luxury Jewellery Collection,’ a specially curated range of unique jewellery showcasing the most precious stones with the greatest carat weight and intricate designs to date. It is the second instalment of the collection, which houses over 160 pieces. It features…
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19 October
Hallmarking drops -15.8% in September
The total number of hallmarked pieces during September 2022 dropped by -15.8% year-on-year from 1,009,071 to 849,351, marking a decrease of -159,720, according to the latest figures from the four UK Assay offices. Overall, gold pieces dropped -1.1% in September from 390,638 to 386,433, and silver declined by -26.6% from…
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18 October
New independent British jewellery marketplace launches
Boutee, a new challenger marketplace where people can discover and buy from independent British jewellers, has been launched. Founded by two brothers from Sussex, Billy and Ethan Ward, it aims to be the “public’s gateway to discover and buy from the best of British jewellery, all in one place”. Operating…
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18 October
De Beers Group bolsters executive committee
De Beers Group has announced new appointments to its Group Executive Committee (ExCo) following a number of internal promotions, with Riaan Burger, Rasila Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry joining the ExCo. Burger joins the ExCo as CEO of Namdeb, while Vaghjiani is promoted from her role as senior vice…
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17 October
City centre footfall increases as workers return to the office
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose marginally by +0.8% last week from the week before as performance was boosted by the return of office workers in city centres, according to the latest data from Springboard. The rise in footfall of +1.6% in high streets from the week before was predominantly…
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17 October
ROX opens first London store
Rox Jewellers has announced the opening of its first London boutique, located in the Battersea Power Station. The showroom comprises 1,500 square feet and has been designed in a similar style to the company’s six other Rox boutiques in the UK with bespoke fixtures, “luxurious” fabrics and “high spec” finishes…
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17 October
Chancellor reverses almost all mini-budget tax cuts
Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last month, in a statement made at the Treasury today (17 October). He confirmed the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20% “indefinitely” until the economic situation stabilises, marking…
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14 October
Laings partners with Whisky retailer amid showrooms expansion plans
Independent jewellers Laings has formed a partnership with The Dalmore to serve its 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Scotch whisky at its showrooms across the UK. It comes as the latest step in Laings expansion plan announced last year, which aims to transform its showrooms and workshops across the…
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14 October
Prada launches first fine jewellery collection
Prada has launched its first fine jewellery collection, Eternal Gold, which uses 100% certified recycled gold alongside artisanal techniques and precious gems and metals. The sustainable collection comprises snake bracelets, heart motifs, chain necklaces, and ribbon chokers, which Prada said are signs and signifiers of affection and love. Prada’s own…
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13 October
Amanda Coleman marks Top-Drawer show with new collections
Amanda Coleman has launched three new collections at the Top-Drawer show, the Tourmaline gemstone design pieces, the whimsical Sunshine and Showers and charming, seasonal Robin Redbreast creations. The British jewellery designer, who makes everything by hand in her Lincoln workshop, also revealed she has added six new retailers to her…
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