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Kiki McDonough launches new Petals Collection

British jeweller and designer Kiki McDonough has launched her new Petals collection, inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show and a celebration of the British summer season.  Launching during the week of Chelsea in Bloom, the Petals collection brings McDonough’s love for flowers to life with an array of coloured gemstones…

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GIA introduces expanded Nacre Scale to all pearl classification reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has expanded its approach to evaluating nacre on all pearl classification reports, providing an important update to the institute’s comprehensive pearl classification system, the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors. The nacre will now fall into one of GIA’s five classification ranges (Excellent, Very good, Good,…

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Pocahontas descendant’s historic necklace to go under the hammer

A historic necklace with a direct link to real-life Native American figure, Pocahontas, who was also known as Rebecca Rolfe (1596-1617) is set to go under the hammer at Olympia Auctions in the UK.  The necklace belonged to Dorothy Neville-Rolfe (1904–1976), a direct descendant of Pocohontas, which means ‘playful one’…

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David M Robinson celebrates 20-year partnership with NML

Luxury jewellery brand David M Robinson (DMR) celebrated its 20 year partnership with National Museums Liverpool, (NML), by hosting an exclusive event for NML patrons and corporate partners in the setting of its flagship showroom in Liverpool.  This event marked the beginning of a series of events hosted by NML…

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Richemont FY25 sales rise to €21.4bn

Richemont has reported a 4% increase in FY25 group sales to €21.4bn (£18.0bn) led by high single-digit increase in its jewellery maisons over the year.  However, the group’s operating profit came in at €4.5bn (£3.79bn), down by 7% at actual rates, or by 4% at constant exchange rates. Profit for…

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Loquet launches new Lemon Charm collab with Skye McAlpine

Loquet has announced the launch of a limited-edition Lemon Charm as part of its latest Charms for Change collaboration with chef and author Skye McAlpine.  Drawing inspiration from her own Tavola tableware collection and sun-soaked Venetian lemon recipes, together the duo have created this piece.  Crafted in 18k yellow gold,…

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CMJ appoints Jason Allum to board of directors

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced the appointment of Jason Allum of Allum and Sidaway to its board of directors. Allum previously served on the CMJ’s board of directors for eight years from 2013 to 2021. He was fully opted onto the board in April 2025 after spending…

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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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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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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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