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May- 2022 -5 May
De Beers partners with Tracr blockchain platform
De Beers Group has announced it is deploying the Tracr blockchain platform at scale for its diamond production. The group said the introduction of Tracr at scale “delivers immutable information on the source of De Beers’ diamonds across the value chain and makes source assurance for 100% of De Beers’…
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5 May
CME unveils new daisy earring collection
CME has launched its new daisy-inspired earring collection comprising sterling silver pieces featuring a classic two tone daisy. The collection consists of three designs available as “huggie hoops”. The first design features a classic single daisy design adoring the huggie hoop or ring, and the second design presents a single…
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5 May
BoE raises interest rates to highest level since 2009
The bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to its highest level since 2009 – marking the fourth time it has taken action since December. The new rate of 1%, up from 0.75%, is the BoE’s latest attempt to curb the rampant rise in inflation – also at its…
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4 May
Ingle and Rhode launches bespoke engagement ring selection
Ingle and Rhode has launched a bespoke selection of men’s engagement rings to help its female customers pop the question. It said it also hopes the rings will be popular with male same sex couples looking to gift one another the perfect engagement ring. It comes as the jeweller says…
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4 May
Dollie Jewellery welcomes business partner amid global revamp
Dollie Jewellery has appointed Melanie Tillett as its new business partner in a bid to revamp the silver jewellery brand. Dollie Jewellery is now expanding its presence nationally and internationally, and Tillett will be responsible for pushing the company as it prepares to enter the global marketplace. Tillett is the…
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3 May
Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee
Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and featuring a central pearl complemented with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the pendant will be a limited edition of 70 pieces. The pendant will also display the platinum jubilee hallmark that…
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3 May
Petra Diamonds prices plummet 23.7%
Petra Diamonds Limited has announced its like-for-like rough diamond prices decreased by 23.7% in the fifth tender cycle (Tender 5) of 2022. Petra said the reduction in prices is in line with the company’s guidance in its Q3 FY22 trading update last month, where Petra outlined it anticipated some pull…
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Apr- 2022 -29 April
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches online skills course
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has launched its first self-paced online skills course for the jewellery industry, aiming to “guide learners on how to produce high-quality videos simply using the smartphones in their pockets”. The first course, which shows how to produce “high-quality” videos on your smartphone using iDEC, has been developed…
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29 April
Loveness Lee launches aftercare programme
Independent jewellery brand Loveness Lee has launched its new AfterCare Program, a complimentary service which repairs customers’ Loveness Lee jewellery to keep materials out of landfill. As the next step in the jewellers’ sustainability journey, the AfterCare Program will see Loveness Lee’s jewellers bring the brand’s pieces “back to life…
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28 April
Monica Vinader wins prestigious sustainability awards
Monica Vinader has been awarded two awards for its sustainability efforts – the Positive Luxury Award for responsible business of the Year, as well as the Queen’s Award for enterprise in sustainable development. Announced last week, Monica Vinader said it is “committed to accelerating change across the jewellery industry by…
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