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Claire’s appoints Interpath as administrators

Fashion jewellery and accessories brand Claire’s has appointed Will Wright and Chris Pole from Interpath as joint administrators to its UK, European services and European distribution businesses, effective 13 August 2025. With UK headquarters in Birmingham, the company operates 306 stores across the UK and Ireland, employing more than 2,150…

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Claudia Bradby celebrates 25th anniversary with new piece

Claudia Bradby is set to launch a new mantra range that builds on her the world is your oyster designs in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary. Available from 24 September, the new Glimmers design is double-sided, and offers a touchstone necklace and bracelet delivering the “signature cool-girl charm the…

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Iimpro jewellery marketplace launches in UK

Iimpro, a jewellery-focused social commerce platform, has launched, aiming to make video-led shopping easier for brands, influencers and customers. Founded by industry figures Steven Milne and Davis Fang, the service combines live-streaming, short videos and integrated e-commerce in a single app.  Launched in June 2025, Iimpro allows designer-makers and established…

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Wolf unveils new Asia Pacific sales director

Wolf has announced the appointment of Francesco Musto as its new sales director for Asia Pacific. Musto brings a wealth of experience with over 13 years of experience in luxury retail and e-commerce within the APAC region, including more than six years in the watch and jewellery sector. Most recently,…

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De Beers and Endiama find new kimberlite field in Angola

De Beers Group and Angola’s state-owned diamond company Endiama have discovered a new kimberlite field in the country, the first found by De Beers in more than 30 years. The joint venture intersected kimberlite in July in its first drill hole into a high-priority cluster of targets identified during airborne…

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Lovisa opens first regional store at Queensgate Peterborough

Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened its newest store at Queensgate Peterborough, its first store in the region. The Australian brand has taken a 1,630 sq ft unit on the centre’s Lower Mall, next to Boots. It offers earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, body jewellery and hair accessories, and operates more than…

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Gemfields sells Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50m

Gemfields has announced the sale of luxury jewellery brand Fabergé to US-based SMG Capital for $50m (£37.2m). The company will receive $45m (£33.5m) on completion of the deal, expected on 28 August, and a further $5m (£3.73m) in quarterly royalty payments at 8% of Fabergé’s revenue.  According to Gemfields, the…

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Tutti appoints Helen Williamson as fractional MD

North Shields-based jewellery brand Tutti has appointed Helen Williamson as its new fractional managing director. The appointment comes as Tutti marks its 20th anniversary with the opening of a new concept store and studio in Harbour House. Williamson brings extensive experience from senior roles in the fashion and retail sector.…

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Lily Arkwright unveils new flagship store in Marylebone Square

Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first-ever London flagship store, located in the Marylebone Square development. Opening this month, the Marylebone flagship will showcase Lily Arkwright’s full range of engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery, alongside a London-exclusive collection designed especially for the store. Customers will also…

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UKJSAC welcomes gov business plan but calls for further support

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable Group has welcomed the government’s new Backing Your Business plan, while urging further measures to support creative and craft-led microbusinesses. The plan, aimed at strengthening the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) landscape, includes reforms to licensing, permanent business rate reductions for…

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