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Sep- 2021 -15 September
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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15 September
Hallmarking climbs 84.5% in August
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 84.5% to 784,078 in August 2021, up from 424,994 in August 2020. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, silver saw the largest increase in hallmarket pieces, jumping 87% year-on-year. While the 380,797 hallmarked silver pieces in August 2021 represented the largest volume of…
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14 September
Footfall declines 4.2% despite Central London return
Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by -4.2% last week from the week before, despite Central London starting to show signs of an office return for workers, according to the latest data from Springboard. The greatest declines occurred in shopping centres and retail parks, down -7.7% and -4.7% respectively, but…
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14 September
Andre Michael reports ‘record’ coloured gemstone sales
Andre Michael has revealed that it is currently seeing an “all-time high” in sales of its extended coloured gemstone-set jewellery ranges to UK retailers. The manufacturer said that the increase in sales reflects the current trend for brightly coloured jewellery, its production standards and “competitive” prices. Jewellery including rings, earrings…
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13 September
RCJ calls for ‘immediate industry action’ amid gender equality report
The Responsible Jewellery Council has called for “collective and immediate action” in regards to the jewellery industry’s fight for gender equality, amid the unveiling of its new report. The report, titled: ‘The time is now to accelerate SDG 5, achieve gender equality, and empower all women and girls’, has been…
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13 September
Tiffany & Co launches Knot collection
Tiffany and Co has announced the launch of its latest new product launch, the Tiffany Knot collection. The group has taken inspiration from the New York chain link, transforming its industrial shape into a “modern and refined” design. The range of pieces includes a double-wrap choker that is hand set…
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10 September
Feather & Chain launches Terra Collection
Feather and Chain, a London-based jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new Terra Collection. Comprising pieces designed for layering, the collection allows the wearer to “mix and match” features to create a unique combination and personal style. To create the brand’s signature look, both necklaces and chokers can…
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10 September
UK economic growth slows, ONS reveals
UK economic growth slowed down in July, growing by 0.1% compared with 1% in June 2021, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With the spread of the Delta variant and the “pingdemic” taking its hold in July, gross domestic product (GDP) still remains 2.1%…
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9 September
Loveness Lee launches the ‘Alphabet Collection’
Independent jewellery brand Loveness Lee, has announced the launch of the “Alphabet Collection”, a handcrafted 26-piece assembly of letter pendants. Each unisex pendant is handcrafted in London and sustainably made with certified recycled sterling silver, locally sourced materials, and then finished in a choice of argenti silver or 18ct gold…
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9 September
NDC launches second ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched its second global ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign in collaboration with actress Ana de Armas. The campaign was released in tandem with an 11-piece diamond jewellery collection on 8 September 2021. Worn by de Armas, global ambassador at the NDC, the collection…
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