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Feb- 2021 -2 February
Maya Gemstones releases mini collection
Maya Gemstones has launched its triangle power mini collection for February 2021, comprising earrings and a pendant. Made with 18ct white gold, the pieces include small round-cut diamonds as well as a “Maya cut” Amethyst. In addition to the new additions, the brand is releasing smaller versions of its Aquamarine…
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2 February
De Beers Group launches ReSet Forever Love collection
De Beers Group has announced it is to launch a new collection named ReSet Forever Love designed by three emerging jewellery designers later this year. The jewellery collection, which includes rings, necklaces and a brooch, incorporates rough and polished diamonds from the group, ranging from 0.3 to 1.3 carats. Each…
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1 February
BRC chief calls for rates extension as vacancies rise by 13%
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the government to extend business rates relief beyond April as the number of retail stores lying vacant rose to 13.7% in Q4 2020. The plea follows figures published by the consortium which show that all retail locations saw…
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1 February
Swatch sales drop by almost a third
Swatch has announced that sales for 2020 fell by almost a third due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns affecting business. The watch manufacturer saw sales dropped to CHF 5.95m (£4.45m) over the period, resulting in a total net loss of CHF 53M (£43m). Known for brands such as Omega, Tissot…
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1 February
Hancocks London JOM priced at £29,500
Hancocks London has announced its Jewel of the Month for February is a gold and Amethyst riviere necklace which is priced at £29,500. The 1870s necklace is made in 15 carat yellow gold and set with 18 graduated oval faceted amethysts in scalloped collets joined by chain links. The central…
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
Hublot launches limited edition Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic series
Hublot has launched 50 limited edition pieces of the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic series with through-tinted orange sapphires. The watchmakers has reinterpreted the Big Bang Sapphire Tourbillon in an orange shade, achieved through the incorporation of titanium and chromium in the manufacturing process. Unlike traditional tourbillon movements, equipped with manual…
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29 January
CMJ suspends membership fees
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced that it will be suspending its membership fees in an effort to support retailers financially. The fee suspension is set to last throughout January, February and March for all members in the UK and Ireland. Last year, membership fees were suspended for…
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28 January
Robinson Pelham launches Arcadia Beads collection
Robinson Pelham has launched the Arcadia Beads collection for a starting price of £490. The jeweller was founded in 1997 by friends when they met within the jewellery community. For 16 years, the trio worked from their Pimlico Atelier, solely on bespoke and private commissions for their clients. In 2012,…
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28 January
Christie’s prepares for Valentines jewellery sale
Christie’s has announced it will host an online jewellery sale ahead of Valentine’s Day, which will last from 27 January to 10 February. The holiday auction will feature works from iconic designers such as Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, JAR, Tiffany & Co, and Van Cleef &…
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27 January
Fellows auctions Art Nouveau dragonfly for £15,950
Fellows auctioneers has recorded a sale of an early 20th Century Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch which sports the green and purple suffragette colours for £15,950 in its first auction of 2021. The brooch was part of a Fine Jewellery sale which contained over 500 lots and ran from 11am –…
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