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Oct- 2022 -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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13 October
Allum & Sidaway acquires Drakes Jewellers
Allum and Sidaway has announced the acquisition of Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth, with the transition to be finalised in mid-October. Jason Allum, managing director, will be taking over the reins of Drakes Jewellers as Allum and Sidaway welcome the Plymouth jewellers into its portfolio. Drakes is an independent family jewellers…
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12 October
NAJ announces 2022 Chair’s Award
The 2022 NAJ Chair’s Award, sponsored by Presman Mastermelt, will be presented at the Benevolent Society Christmas Ball, held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Thursday, 8 December. The inaugural Chair Award was shared between the three trade charities of the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity, The Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity and…
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12 October
LVMH revenues hit €7.57bn in H1
LVMH has announced revenue growth of 23% for its Watches and Jewellery business group in the first nine months of 2022 (H1), up from €6bn (£5.39bn) to €7.57bn (£6.6bn) year-on-year. Tiffany and Co. sales were driven by “strong” momentum in the United States, and its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition at…
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11 October
Retail sales rise 2.2% in September
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Sales Monitor reports that, on a total basis, sales increased by 2.2% in September, against an increase of 0.6% in September 2021. According to the BRC, the UK retail sales also increased 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from September 2021, when they had reportedly decreased…
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11 October
Piaget appoints first UK brand director
Piaget has announced the appointment of Valerie Gallet to the newly created role of UK brand director, effective 1 October 2022. In her new role, Gallet will report to Sylvain Auroux, general manager for Europe, as Piaget consolidates its position as a “key player” in the watch and jewellery sector.…
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10 October
Monica Vinader and Ennovie partner for supply chain transparency initiative
Monica Vinader has announced the launch of a supply chain transparency initiative, Monica Vinader’s Product Passport programme, which aims allow customers to trace the origin of their jewellery from design, materials sourcing, crafting, all the way to arrival at their doorstep. The jeweller is partnering with the world’s first net…
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10 October
De Beers Group names new CEO
De Beers Group has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO), Bruce Cleaver, will be succeeded by Al Cook, effective early next year. Cleaver will become co-chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group chairman and Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad. Overall, Cook brings over 25 years of…
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