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Feb- 2025 -6 February
Robinson Pelham unveils four new collections for 2025
British jeweller Robinson Pelham has announced the launch of four new collections for 2025, namely The Submarine Collection, Barrel and Ball Bracelets, the Atlas Collection and Pendants. The Submarine Collection is inspired by the classic submarine chain and features a sleek and contemporary bracelet crafted in 14ct yellow gold with…
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6 February
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June 2023, but warned that GDP growth has been “weaker than expected”. At its meeting this week, the bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority of 7–2 to reduce the…
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5 February
Hettich celebrates 125th anniversary with new flagship store
Family-run jeweller Hettich has celebrated its 125th anniversary by opening a new flagship store in St Helier. The new store is located at 2-4 King Street in the centre of St Helier, facing the current Hettich store at 1 King Street. The new flagship store is in a building that…
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5 February
Emma J Shipley unveils Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection
British graphic artist and designer Emma J Shipley has launched the Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection in collaboration with jeweller Tomasz Donocik. Shipley’s new collection reimagines six of her “iconic” creatures – The Lynx, The Elephant, The Hare, The Dragon, The Monkey, and The Owl – in a…
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4 February
De Beers and Botswana secure rough diamond sales agreement
The Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have agreed a deal establishing a new sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production. Alongside this, the deal has extended Debswana’s mining licences in the country beyond 2029. This development is in alignment with the heads of terms…
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4 February
Timex and Aston Martin launch new watch and jewellery collection
Timex Group has announced its partnership with the British luxury automotive brand Aston Martin. Announced during the Timex Group’s annual Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, the collaboration marks a significant venture into the worlds of watchmaking and jewellery for both brands. Under the new licensing agreement, Timex Group will design,…
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3 February
Mouawad launches new Flower of Eternity collection
London-based family-owned jewellery business Mouawad has launched its new Valentine’s Day collection, Flower of Eternity. The Flower of Eternity collection unveils a series of jewellery pieces that celebrate the “timeless bond of love”. Inspired by the “eternal connection between past, present, and future”, according to Mouawad, the collection is a…
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Jan- 2025 -31 January
Jones Family Jewellers to open new Leamington store
The Jones Family Jewellers has announced the launch of its new store in Leamington. It comes as Jones Family Jewellers marked the first anniversary of its store at Talisman Shopping Centre in Kenilworth. Following its success, owner Richard Jones, said he is looking to open another store in Leamington to…
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31 January
Jeweller loses £50k in bank scam
A jeweller, who asked to remain anonymous, has lost nearly £50,000 to a scam in which fraudsters posed as Barclays Bank’s fraud department, the National Fraud Helpline revealed. The scam took place in April 2024, when the jeweller received a phone call from someone claiming to be ‘Andrew’ from Barclays,…
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30 January
Value of diamonds has plummeted in past 2 years, warns 77 Diamonds
Both natural and lab grown diamonds have seen a significant reduction in value, according to online jeweller 77 Diamonds. Over the last two years, the value of a 1ct natural diamond, based on the cost price of round diamonds, has fallen by 34%, whilst a 2ct stone is now worth…
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