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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Tasaki unveils news Danger collection
Japanese jewellery maison, Tasaki, has released its new pearl and diamond Danger collection which comprises over 30 pieces of chokers, necklaces, earrings, ear cuffs and rings. The ‘danger’ series includes a pearl necklace available in two forms – a long length necklace and a choker, both with danger’s thorn motif…
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29 June
Dior launches new Dior Color collection
Dior has launched its new collection Color Dior, designed by Victoire de Castellane. The new collection utilises a mesh composed of the initials CD detailing a new range of chains, available in three parures. Parures include gold featuring rounds of coluor such as yellow, orange, red, parma, pink, violet, French…
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29 June
Gem-A launches first entry-level online gemmology qualification
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has expanded its portfolio of gemmology qualifications with the launch of an online-only, entry-level course – GemIntro. GemIntro is a new beginner’s level course aimed to make gemmology education more accessible and professionalise wider, trade-related disciplines with “accurate, science-based knowledge”. GemIntro incorporates 11…
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28 June
Goldsmiths unveils latest showroom in Bluewater
Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. Bluewater is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. The new Goldsmiths showroom includes a line-up of fine-jewellery brands, with dedicated areas for TAG Heuer and Tudor. Craig Bolton, president, said: “This is a…
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28 June
JewelFund opens applications for fifth year
The Jewellers Academy has announced it has opened applications for its JewelFund for its fifth year, offering jewellers a £1,000 grant to help grow their jewellery business. There are three £1,000 grants available to spend on a specific area of an applicant’s business, and successful candidates are not required to…
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27 June
Pomellato names new chief marketing and product officer
Pomellato has announced the appointment of Boris Barboni as its new chief marketing and product officer for Pomellato and DoDo, the luxury jewellery brands part of the Kering Group. Barboni began his jewellery career at Bulgari as global marketing director of its jewellery business unit, he then moved to managing…
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27 June
UK sanctions Russian gold exports
New exports of Russian gold will no longer be allowed to enter the UK, Canada, US and Japan due to new measures announced at the G7 Summit yesterday (26 June), in a bid to ramp up the pressure on Putin amid his attack on Ukraine. Gold is reportedly Russia’s biggest…
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24 June
Jewellers voice concern over rate of inflation
Jewellery retailers have expressed concern over the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures which show headline inflation at 9.1%. Jewellers have cited reasons such as the increased prices of gold and silver, a lack of support and understanding from the government, and dwindling sales as cause for their concern. Seena…
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24 June
Zoe Davidson Jewellery presents Skara Brae collection
Zoe Davidson Jewellery has launched its reimagined Skara Brae Collection which is based upon the structures and passages of Skara Brae, the 5,000 year old prehistoric settlement in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Most pieces will be available in two different finishes – matte and polished – and use gemstones such as…
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23 June
Bunny von Karatz unveils new collection inspired by cities around the world
Bunny von Karatz, a new emerging jewellery brand, has unveiled its new collection created by Ruth MacDonald. Inspired by the 20th Century aesthete Bunny Von Karatz, BVK launched with its signature piece, ‘The Bunny’, six pieces named for iconic global cities or locations: Trancoso, Sevilla, Jaipur, Fez, Kandy and Shanghai.…
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