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May- 2025 -14 May
Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list
Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk of disappearing. As a result of this, the Goldsmiths’…
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14 May
Thomas Sabo launches new Charm Club Connect concept
Thomas Sabo has announced the launch of its new Charm Club Connect concept in addition to its Original Charms with a lobster clasp. The new Connect Charms feature a discreet loop, designed to be attached to special charm necklaces and bracelets: thanks to the new Connect Links, which can be…
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13 May
Jewells partners with Hammerson to launch UK rollout
Hammerson has announced the signing of four Jewells stores across its UK destinations in a major new partnership with the new jewellery brand. As the largest multi-signing with any single UK property owner, Jewells’ decision to partner with Hammerson on the roll-out of its casual luxury jewellery business underscores the…
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13 May
Robinson Pelham launches Mother of the Bride edit
British fine jeweller Robinson Pelham has launched its Mother of the Bride edit, curated by Vanessa Chilton, creative director of the Chelsea-based jeweller.The collection of signature pieces is designed to “elevate and express personal style” on the wedding day, and is arranged into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Robinson Pelham said…
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12 May
Wongs Jewellers launches Welded by Wongs
Wongs Jewellers has announced the launch of Welded by Wongs, its latest range of permanent jewellery. The new collection includes custom-fit bracelets, anklets, and belly chains that are welded directly onto the wearer. The launch was celebrated with an exclusive Influencer Day with guests including British Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.…
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12 May
Giovanni Rapini unveils new Summer 2025 collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new Summer 2025 collection, presented for the first time entirely in both sterling silver and gold-plated silver. Summer 2025 comprises four collections, including Tubogas Croco, Daisy Light, Chains and Summer Earrings. Tubogas Croco draws inspiration from the renowned tubular band with links…
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12 May
Hallmarking falls 13% in April
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 13% in April. In total 4,96,962 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in April 2025 compared with 5,71,291 in 2024, a decline of 74,392. Gold hallmarking fell by 8.3% from 2,57,391 pieces hallmarked down to 2,36,066. Gold 999…
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9 May
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping centres by 5.6%. Across nations, footfall also…
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9 May
Tiffany unveils new Jean Schlumberger’s Apollo collection pieces
Tiffany and Co has announced the debut of new creations from one of Jean Schlumberger’s most celebrated collections for the House: Apollo by Tiffany. The collection reimagines Schlumberger’s iconic 1957 Apollo clip, presenting an array of contemporary jewellery designs that “honour the timeless spirit” of the original. The Apollo by…
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8 May
Diamond prices rise in April amid tariff uncertainty
Diamond prices rose sharply at the beginning of April in response to announcements of new U.S. import tariffs, and then stabilised later in the month when the U.S. delayed their implementation by 90 days, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. It comes as the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) for 1-carat…
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