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Dec- 2024 -10 December
Loquet launches The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket
Loquet has announced the launch of the newest addition to the Heirloom Locket Collection, The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket. The piece is hand crafted in 18k white gold set with a trio of pear cut Top Wesselton G VVS diamonds and a blue sapphire. The brand stated: “The Artemis…
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9 December
De Beers’ Element Six partners with Lightsynq
Element Six, the synthetic diamond company and part of the De Beers Group, announced an investment in new quantum interconnect startup Lightsynq. The investment in Lightsynq, which was founded by Harvard PhDs and former research leads at the AWS Center for Quantum Networking, will help the company build faster and…
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6 December
Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings
Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…
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5 December
Diamond prices see more positive trend in November
Diamond prices rose for some categories in November as pre-holiday demand and a drop in polished production halted the negative trend of the past eight months, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, edged…
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5 December
Romany Starrs opens new boutique in East Kilbride Village
Scottish fine jeweller Romany Starrs’ has announced the opening of a new boutique in the heart of East Kilbride Village. The shop, located at 27a Montgomery Street, will act as both store and workshop for the designer. A feature of the new boutique is its in-house workshop, visible through stylish…
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4 December
Sneezums Jewellers and Photographic Retailers closes
Sneezums Jewellers and Photographic Retailers shut its high street doors for the final time on 28 September, after 150 years of trading. The business was originally established in 1874 on Fore Street in Ipswich by Elizabeth and Yvonne’s great-grandfather, Henry Sneezum. Situated on the Cornhill and in Central Walk, Bury…
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4 December
NAJ appoints new vice chair
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Mehdi Saadian, director of the GIA London campus, as the new vice chair of the NAJ. Saadian is an active member of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and the Academy of Experts. He has played a significant role…
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3 December
Bradley’s Jewellers adds new lines to Castle Howard pop-up
Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new lines to its fine jewellery concession at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. It has introduced its new Winter Pearls collection to Castle Howard, including freshwater cultured pearls in a trending shade of dove grey. Predicted best-sellers include single teardrop-shaped pearl pendants, drop earrings,…
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Nov- 2024 -29 November
UKJSAC advises on government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation
The UK Jewellery, Silverware, and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable has shared its insights with the Department for Business and Trade as part of the government’s consultation on its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, unveiled in September. This submission highlighted the jewellery sector’s vital role in driving both economic growth and social…
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28 November
Armitage Tools expands Balco partnership
Armitage Tools has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Balco to distribute Legor Solutions. Legor offers premium plating solutions including its r rhodium plating solution. This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco’s advanced engineering alongside Legor’s premium materials. Hannah Armitage, director of Armitage Tools, said: “At…
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