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Jun- 2022 -10 June
So-le Studio unveils unveils updated collection
SO-LE Studio, the jewellery brand founded by Maria Sole Ferragamo, has announced the launch of new designs of jewellery pieces created from upcycled leather. The new styles are an evolution of the core collection pieces first designed when SO-LE Studio launched in October 2020. The collection is composed of seven…
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10 June
Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival to run in July
The British Jewellery and Giftware International association (BJGI) has announced plans to work with the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) to organise the Jewellery Quarter Summer Festival, which is due to take place on 23 July 2022. The festival will feature a handmade market showcasing West Midlands-based designers, makers…
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10 June
Signet Q1 sales hit £1.4bn
Signet Jewellers has revealed its total sales increased 8.9% year-on-year to $1.8bn (£1.4bn) in the 13 weeks ended 30 April 2022 (Q1 FY23), rising by $149.5m (£120.19m). The retailer said the performance comes as customers responded to the “breadth and newness” within Signet’s assortment, including higher price point offerings, diamonds…
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9 June
The SGT expands UK-wide ethical making pledge
The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) has officially launched the expansion of the ethical making pledge to art colleges and training providers with jewellery and silversmithing courses across the UK. The Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s “leading charity” for the professional training of goldsmiths, was announced to be the first education provider…
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9 June
Dior launches new high jewellery collection
Dior has announced the launch of a new collection of high jewellery, Dior Print. Designed by creative director Victoire de Castellane, the collection consists of 137 3D transpositions of the “graphic power of prints”, featuring motifs from stripes to checks, from Liberty to tie-dye. The creations will be revealed alongside…
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9 June
Fabergé presents ‘Colours of Love’ ring for Pride
Fabergé has launched its ‘Colours of Love’ yellow gold diamond and sapphire trans flag fluted eternity ring, in celebration of Pride month. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and decorated with pink and blue sapphires and diamonds, recreating the colours of the Trans flag. Continuing its charity partnership…
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8 June
F. Hinds launches Nordgreen in stores
Jeweller F. Hinds, with 114 stores across England and Wales, has launched Scandinavian watch brand Nordgreen in its stores and on its website. Nordgreen is a brand specialising in the manufacturing of sustainable watches, with a goal to reduce its environmental impact. By using high quality materials, Nordgreen said it…
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8 June
Ramsdens Holdings profit surges to £2.2m in 2022 H1
Ramsdens Holdings has revealed profits before tax of £2.2m for the six months ended 31 March 2022, up from a £0.1m loss over the same period in 2021. Gross revenue increased 51% to £29.3m (HY21 £19.3m), while Jewellery retail revenue was up 62% to £13.1m (HY21: £8.1m). Online jewellery retail…
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8 June
RJC unveils leadership shakeup
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the standards organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced seven new board appointments. Overall, each elected director will represent their respective forum in the jewellery and watch supply chain. The appointments include Raj Kumar Jain from the Gemstones Corporation elected to represent…
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7 June
Birmingham Assay Office elects new Guardians
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced the election of four new Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate. They are Carla Goodfellow, Petro Nicolaides, Rachel Eade and Charles Barwell. The role of ‘Guardian of the Standard of Wrought Plate in Birmingham’ was defined within the 1773 Act of Parliament that…
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