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Aug- 2021 -9 August
The Alkemistry adds three designers to jewellery brand curation
London-based fine jewellery and multi-brand store, The Alkemistry, has announced the addition of three designers to both its Covent Garden and online curation of fine jewellery brands. Some 80 designs from the three brands will be launched to align with The Alkemistry’s own-brand range of personal luxury jewellery. Available from…
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6 August
Christie’s kicks off online auction with £1.1m heart-shaped diamond
Christie’s has announced the second iteration of its “Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle” auction which will see the sale of a 24.45 carat heart-shaped diamond pendant for an estimate between $1.5m (£1.1m) and £2.5m (£1.7m). The curated online-only auction which will run until 18 August celebrates some of the most sought…
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6 August
Lebrusan launches cluster engagement rings collection
Lebrusan, an ethical jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new Daisy collection of cluster engagement rings. Designed to be “lightweight and affordable”, the pieces have been inspired by the Edwardian daisy ring. Customers can choose between 100% recycled platinum or 18ct gold, with each ring encrusted with conflict-free…
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5 August
Astley Clarke to open flagship London store this Autumn
British jewellery brand, Astley Clarke has announced that it will debut its first UK flagship store at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, London, this Autumn. Spanning just over 900 sq ft, the jeweller’s first bricks and mortar home will stock fine and demi-fine elevated jeweller. Founded in 2006 by Bec Astley…
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5 August
Gembridge unveils new ethical policies
Gembridge has revealed new policies for listing coloured gemstones on its digital trading platform. The policies cover disclosure, ethical practices and responsible sourcing, to support online purchasing and improve transparency within the trade. The new policy “Trade With Trust” also aims to ensure that the attributes of each stone are…
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5 August
Ania Haie to launch debut solid gold collection
Ania Haie, the demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to release its first solid gold collection, Ania Haie 14kt Gold. Due to launch in October 2021, the pieces are crafted from 100% recycled 14kt gold, and will feature conflict-free and full traceable natural diamonds, white sapphires, opals, and turquoise. The collection…
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4 August
Signet Jewellers renegotiates £1bn ABL facility
Signet Jewellers has announced that it has reached a deal to renegotiate its $1.5bn (£1bn) asset based lending (ABL) facility in a move to wind up the sale of its credit portfolio. The new deal extends the group’s ABL facility by nearly two years until July 2026 with terms that…
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4 August
Birmingham Assay Office to launch LGD screening service
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it will now screen laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) as a part of its jewellery valuation service. SafeGuard Valuations will automatically screen all diamond-set items to determine whether they are natural or potential lab grown. It comes in a bid from the organisation to support…
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3 August
Hamilton and Inches celebrates 155-year anniversary with new exhibition
Hamilton and Inches has announced a new “Celebrating our Craft” exhibition from 26 August until 5 September 2021 to celebrate its 155-year history. Located at its recently renovated showroom in Edinburgh, the exhibition highlights the work of generations of artisans, with the earliest piece dating back to 1887. Amongst the…
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3 August
Prestons acquires majority stake in Winsor Bishop
Fine jewellery company Prestons has acquired Winsor Bishop, a Norwich-based independent family jewellers, for an undisclosed sum. According to documents filed on Companies House, Prestons’ holding group Davane Holding now owns a 75% stake in the Norfolk company. In turn, the firm has the right to “directly or indirectly” appoint…
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