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May- 2025 -13 May
Robinson Pelham launches Mother of the Bride edit
British fine jeweller Robinson Pelham has launched its Mother of the Bride edit, curated by Vanessa Chilton, creative director of the Chelsea-based jeweller.The collection of signature pieces is designed to “elevate and express personal style” on the wedding day, and is arranged into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Robinson Pelham said…
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12 May
Wongs Jewellers launches Welded by Wongs
Wongs Jewellers has announced the launch of Welded by Wongs, its latest range of permanent jewellery. The new collection includes custom-fit bracelets, anklets, and belly chains that are welded directly onto the wearer. The launch was celebrated with an exclusive Influencer Day with guests including British Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.…
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12 May
Giovanni Rapini unveils new Summer 2025 collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new Summer 2025 collection, presented for the first time entirely in both sterling silver and gold-plated silver. Summer 2025 comprises four collections, including Tubogas Croco, Daisy Light, Chains and Summer Earrings. Tubogas Croco draws inspiration from the renowned tubular band with links…
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12 May
Hallmarking falls 13% in April
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 13% in April. In total 4,96,962 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in April 2025 compared with 5,71,291 in 2024, a decline of 74,392. Gold hallmarking fell by 8.3% from 2,57,391 pieces hallmarked down to 2,36,066. Gold 999…
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9 May
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping centres by 5.6%. Across nations, footfall also…
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9 May
Tiffany unveils new Jean Schlumberger’s Apollo collection pieces
Tiffany and Co has announced the debut of new creations from one of Jean Schlumberger’s most celebrated collections for the House: Apollo by Tiffany. The collection reimagines Schlumberger’s iconic 1957 Apollo clip, presenting an array of contemporary jewellery designs that “honour the timeless spirit” of the original. The Apollo by…
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8 May
Diamond prices rise in April amid tariff uncertainty
Diamond prices rose sharply at the beginning of April in response to announcements of new U.S. import tariffs, and then stabilised later in the month when the U.S. delayed their implementation by 90 days, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. It comes as the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) for 1-carat…
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8 May
Pandora lowers profit guidance amid tariff fears
Pandora has revealed that it has lowered its EBIT margin guidance for the full year to “around 24%”, down from 24.5%. The retailer cited currency fluctuations and ongoing uncertainties around US trade tariffs as key factors behind the reduction in its margin expectations. Despite this, the company saw its sales…
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8 May
De Beers to close lab-grown diamond brand
De Beers Group has announced its intention to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, marking its commitment to natural diamonds. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the sale of certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers. The business was launched with transparent linear pricing…
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8 May
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%. At its meeting ending on 7 May, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce…
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