News
-
May- 2019 -13 May
Swarovski launches new design initiative with Central Saint Martins
Swarovski has launched its inaugural Conscious Design programme in collaboration with Central Saint Martins, UAL. Swarovski’s Conscious Design initiative is focused on how the company can “inspire others to spark positive change in the world” by motivating the next generation of designers to create their products and collections responsibly, and…
Read More » -
10 May
Sheffield jeweller to exhibit at new jewellery and silversmithing fair
Sheffield jeweller Jennie Gill has been announced as one of the 60 independent makers from all over the UK who will exhibit at the inaugural Goldsmiths North international summer selling fair at the Cutlers’ Hall from 12 to 14 July. Whitby-born Gill will be showcasing her handmade jewellery that is…
Read More » -
10 May
W&W Jewellery creates ring to mark 50th anniversary of moon landing
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, W&W Jewellery has taken inspiration from antique jewellery and atomic post-war design to create its new The Celestial Ring. Interweaving “historical and cosmic influences”, the innovative ring combines a vintage jewellery aesthetic, upcycled old cut diamonds and a contemporary geometric…
Read More » -
9 May
Pandora posts ‘weak’ Q1 results
Jewellery retailer Pandora has reported “weak” financial results for the first quarter of 2019, impacted by the commercial reset initiated as part of its ‘Programme NOW’. Total like-for-like sales-out growth (like-for-like) was -10%, driven by lower traffic in physical stores, and online like-for-like sales was 7%. Organic growth ended at…
Read More » -
8 May
Raymond Weil launches new watches for Beaverbooks’ centenary
Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has announced two exclusive, limited edition Tango timepieces in celebration of Beaverbrook’s 100th birthday this year. As the first luxury Swiss watch brand to be sold at the jewellery store, Raymond Weil said it is “proud” to be part of Beaverbrook’s “horological DNA” and enjoy a…
Read More » -
8 May
Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April
Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the previous year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was due to figures being “distorted” by the timing of the run-up to Easter, which was in April this…
Read More » -
7 May
Reservoir watches to be stocked on Farfetch
Following the launch of its Hydrosphere diving watch, Reservoir watches has continued its “strong rollout” in the UK with a recent launch onto global luxury retail platform, Farfetch.com. Reservoir watches are distributed in the UK and Ireland by the Verigroup which is run by founder and managing director, Neil Duckworth.…
Read More » -
7 May
Azza Fahmy Jewellery to launch pop up shop at Harrods
Luxury jewellery design house, Azza Fahmy, has announced plans to open its first London pop up shop in the Knightsbridge department store, Harrods. The month long pop up which opens on 1 June forms part of Harrods new and exclusive showcase presentation of unique jewellery from around the world, including…
Read More » -
3 May
Curated Cartier collection set to make over £100,000 at auction
Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale on 16 May is set to feature 13 items from Cartier, with a total high estimate of nearly £150,000 (£141,400). The French jewellery and watch company was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, who operated in a Parisian jewellery workshop until it expanded to include watches…
Read More » -
2 May
Louise Sinclair launches ‘Exotic Summer’ jewellery collection
Fine jewellery designer Louise Sinclair, has announced the launch of her new collection ‘Exotic Summer’. According to Sinclair, “colour is the foundation” to ‘Exotic Summer’, and the collection features pave-set hoop earrings in 9ct yellow gold available in amethyst, tsavorites, yellow or pink sapphire and blue topaz. Additionally, it also…
Read More »
