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Tatty Devine launches new collection with Gemma Correll

Tatty Devine has announced a new collection with illustrator Gemma Correll which will be available from 14 October 2021. The new collection which has been designed in London by creative director Harriet Vine also individually comes with a tag engraved with Gemma Correll’s signature. The collaboration with Correll comprises pet-themed…

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David M Robinson announces Sale Sharks kit sponsorship

David M Robinson (DMR) has announced a partnership with Sale Sharks as kit sleeve sponsor for the next two Gallagher Premiership seasons. In addition to featuring on the rugby union side’s shirts, the jewellery and watches brand will also advertise around the AJ Bell Stadium and at club events. Spanning…

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Sif Jakobs Jewellery director to step down

Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced that Mark Riddle, the director for UK and Ireland, will leave the company on 30 September 2021. After three-years at the helm, Riddle said that during his time at the group, despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, wholesale sales trebled since 2018. With over…

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Giovanni Raspini launches ‘Snake, Anemone mini and Chains’ collections

Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new fall/winter collections, named “Snake, Anemone mini and Chains”. The new collections were designed to ensure wearability, comfort and are fitted with “elegant details”, such as the small, invisible joints of the necklace. The Snake collection showcases two different interpretations of the…

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NDC expands Diamond Verification Instrument testing programme

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced an expansion to its ‘Assure Program’ for the testing of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVIs). Designed to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry, the programme aims to “protect consumers” and “safeguard” the natural diamond supply chain by supporting DVI manufacturers. First launched…

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Hot Diamonds launches Jac Jossa collaboration collection

British jewellery brand Hot Diamonds has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with actress Jacqueline Jossa. Released on 23 September, the Hot Diamonds x Jac Jossa collection features 75 pieces of demi-fine jewellery. The pieces are priced between £25 and £190, and are inspired by a “mutual…

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Christie’s September Jewels sale reaches £2.26m

Christie’s has revealed that its September Jewels Online (September 14-23) sale achieved a total of $3.1m (£2.26m) with 140% hammer above low estimate and 91% sold by lot. The sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 32 countries and attracted 20% first-time registrants. Leading the sale were white diamonds…

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Card retail transactions up to 81%, survey finds

Debit and credit card retail transactions surpassed four in every five pounds spent in 2020 (81%, up from 78% in 2019), according to the latest annual payments survey published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).  Cash use now accounts for just 15% of total spending in retail (down from 20%…

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RJC to launch lab-grown materials standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it is set to develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs). The standard is designed to establish best practice, such as the requirement for full disclosure for materials when used in jewellery products. Acting separately from the RJC code of practices, the…

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Browns launches New York-inspired Collection

Independent jewellers Browns has released its latest range titled the New York Collection. The jewellers has described the collection as an “eclectic mix of understated and dramatic jewellery”. Inspired by New York City, Browns’ has said the collection celebrates “nonchalant dressing” and combines “beautiful” design with “timeless” wearability. Each piece…

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