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Aug- 2025 -28 August
Andre Michael to unveil crushed gem jewellery range
Hatton Garden-based supplier Andre Michael has announced that it will unveil its “Crushed Collection”, at the Jewellery Show on 31 August and 1 September. The new collection will comprise rings and pendants featuring crushed natural coloured gemstones and diamonds. The jewellery features crushed natural emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds. The…
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27 August
Joma Jewellery debuts first lab-grown diamond collection
Joma Jewellery has announced the launch of its first ever laboratory-grown diamond collection, priced at £34. The collection pairs silver-plated jewellery with a charm set with a laboratory-grown diamond. Each design features a sentiment such as milestone birthdays, ‘Wonderful Mum’, ‘One In a Million’ and ‘Friendship’. Katie Loxton, creative director…
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27 August
GIA to revise laboratory-grown diamond services from October
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce updated evaluation services for D-to-Z laboratory-grown diamonds from 1 October, replacing its existing system. The new service, called the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Quality Assessment, will use descriptive terms rather than the grading nomenclature developed for natural diamonds. Stones will be described as either…
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26 August
Ottoman Hands expands to US with three retail partners
British brand Ottoman Hands has announced that it is expanding into the US after striking agreements with Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. The brand launched in Nordstrom on Monday 11 August at Nordstrom, followed by Bloomingdale’s on Tuesday 12 August, with Macy’s to follow soon. Ottoman Hands collections have been featured…
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26 August
Austen and Blake opens new showroom in Dubai
British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that allows customers to design bespoke jewellery pieces, selecting from options including metals, gemstones and diamond carat,…
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22 August
Phoria launches at Selfridges
Phoria, the London-based affordable luxury jewellery brand, has launched its collection at Selfridges, marking its first physical retail partnership. Now available on the third floor of the Oxford Street flagship store, the brand’s modular pieces include “bestsellers” such as the Hook Up chain rings, Runaway necklaces and Vice carabiner earrings. …
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22 August
GIA appoints Ram Natarajan to lead global laboratory operations
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Sriram Ram Natarajan as senior vice president of laboratory operations. Natarajan, previously managing director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited, began his new role in early August. He is now based at GIA’s global headquarters in Carlsbad, California, and reports to president…
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21 August
De Beers delivers $2.9bn economic contribution in 2024
De Beers has contributed $2.9bn (£2.16bn) in 2024 in taxes and economic value across its host countries and reported its best-ever safety record, with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 1.2. The figures were published in the group’s 2024 sustainability report, which also highlighted progress across climate action, nature…
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20 August
Lucy Quartermaine consolidates two brands into one
British jewellery designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the merger of her two brands, Lucy Quartermaine and Quartermaine. The Lucy Quartermaine brand has built a reputation for its contemporary sterling silver designs and sculptural forms, while Quartermaine has specialized in Italian-made 18ct gold and rare, top-clarity diamonds. The merger now brings…
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20 August
Lark and Berry launches London Icons jewellery collection
Sustainable fine jewellery brand Lark and Berry has launched its London Icons collection, a new range inspired by some of London’s best-known districts. The collection features eight lines, each reflecting the character of areas including Soho, Camden, Kensington and Mayfair. Designs incorporate 14k gold and cultured gemstones such as sapphires,…
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