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Oct- 2021 -28 October
Lebrusan Studio unveils new ‘Freedom’ collection
Lebrusan Studio has unveiled its Freedom collection which features gender-neutral commitment rings. The collection’s flagship piece is a 3mm flat band set with a technicolour row of Sri Lankan sapphires. Cast in 100% recycled yellow or white gold, set with traceable and conflict-free diamonds and sapphires and created here in…
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27 October
McKellars wins two indie business awards
McKellars have been announced the winners of best independent retailer for two awards ceremonies, the Lanarkshire business award (LBA) and the Scottish business award (SBA). It revealed the LBA took place on the 9 October at the Radstone Hotel, Strathaven where McKellars was nominated for best independent retailer for South…
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27 October
Sustainability a ‘top priority’ when purchasing diamonds, report finds
Sustainability considerations now rank alongside price and design for global consumers when purchasing diamonds, according to new research by De Beers Group. In the company’s eighth annual Diamond Insight Report, it takes an in-depth look at the topic of sustainability in the diamond sector, including how sustainability considerations are influencing…
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27 October
Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to £110,000), equating to a business tax cut worth £1.7bn, the biggest single-year rates cut for firms in over 30 years. Unveiling his latest Budget in the Commons today (27 October),…
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26 October
F.Hinds partners with BBC Children in Need
High Street jewellers, F.Hinds has announced that it has partnered with BBC Children in Need for 2021 to help raise money that will benefit disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The business will be raising money for the charity across its estate of 115 and 12 Chapelle stores…
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26 October
Petra Diamonds sees revenues surge 48% to $114.9m
Petra Diamonds has revealed its Q1 FY22 revenues increased by 48% during the three-month period ending 30 September. It reported revenues of US$114.9m (£83.1m) compared to Q1 FY 2021 which was US$77.7m (£56.2m). The company said this was driven by proceeds from the sale of Exceptional Stones during the quarter…
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25 October
SVP Jewellery expands into Australian market
SVP Jewellery specialists has expanded into the Australian market with Van Weelde (VW) Fashion agency. The jewellers started to see a “real uplift in traffic” from Australia and SVP Jewellery said “now is the right time” to take the brand into different markets. VW Fashion is an Australian wholesaler working…
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22 October
Vurchoo secures new stockist for Studs of Hope collection
Sustainable jewellery brand Vurchoo has secured a new stockist for its Studs of Hope collection. The Secret Garden Jewellery in Basingstoke has taken on the collection, becoming Vurchoo’s 48th stockist. It said the Studs of Hope is an evergreen collection of “unique and affordable earrings” that represent and donate to…
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22 October
DMR celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘Hopscotch’ collection with new styles
David M Robinson (DMR) has introduced four new contemporary styles to its Hopscotch’ collection to celebrate its 10th anniversary of the range. The four new pieces include an 18ct yellow gold contemporary diamond ring, which wraps around the wearer’s finger. Retailing at £1,200, the new ring is available exclusively in…
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21 October
Hancocks London unveils ‘Slinky Shoulders’ diamond collection
Hancocks London has unveiled its second new diamond collection this year called ‘Slinky Shoulders’. The collection consists of six rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, with each ring featuring a diamond with a side of colour. It also features a variety of shapes and sizes of old-cut…
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