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Robinson Pelham unveils new pommels to celebrate 10 years of Identity

London jeweller Robinson Pelham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Identity collection, a chain-link design that has been part of its range since 2015, with the launch of three new connector designs known as pommels. One features a 1.50ct pear-shaped diamond, another combines pink sapphire and diamond pavé in…

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Laings unveils new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty collection

Jeweller Laings has launched its new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty autumn jewellery collection that reflects its “heritage and craftsmanship”. The designs are inspired by the landscape of northern Scotland, including the hills of Glencoe and seasonal changes such as autumn foliage.  The range features diamonds, platinum and yellow gold, as…

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Jewellery designer Caroline Creba to open Knowle showroom

Jewellery designer Caroline Creba is set to open a bespoke showroom on Knowle High Street later this month. The space, housed in a restored listed building, will operate initially on an appointment-only basis before opening to the public on 19 September. Clients will be able to commission custom-made pieces, including…

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Beaverbrooks sees sales and profits fall amid ‘challenging environment’

The Beaverbrooks Group has reported a fall in turnover and profit for the year to February 2025, but said it remains committed to investment and charitable giving as it marked £25m in donations since 2000. The family-owned jeweller recorded group turnover of £217.3m, down 3% from £224.3m the previous year.…

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Tiffany unveils new Bird on a Rock jewellery collection

Tiffany and Co has launched a new jewellery collection reimagining Jean Schlumberger’s Bird on a Rock motif, one of the house’s most recognisable designs. The collection, named Bird on a Rock by Tiffany, has been developed under the direction of Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany’s chief artistic officer for jewellery and high…

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Government launches consultation on reforming UK design sector

The government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK’s design protection system, with proposals aimed at modernising rules, reducing abuse and supporting digital innovation. The consultation, opened by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), will run until 27 November 2025. It seeks views from across the sector, which contributes…

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Goldsmiths’ Landmark Programme reaches more than 1,600 people in first year

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its Landmark Programme with the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, showing the initiative has reached 1,601 people across prisons, schools and communities in its first year. Launched in November 2023, the programme awarded four multi-year grants of £500,000 each to…

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Mappin and Webb opens flagship jewellery showroom in Manchester

Mappin and Webb has opened its largest showroom to date in Manchester, as part of a wider investment by parent company the Watches of Switzerland Group. The store is located in a Grade II listed building in St Ann’s Square, within a conservation area that was once the city’s jewellery…

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Watches of Switzerland on track to meet guidance despite tariff woes

Watches of Switzerland (WOS) has revealed it is on track to deliver a “good” H1 FY26 in line with its expectations despite the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company stated that it saw consistently strong trading throughout the period, particularly in the US despite the announcement of increased tariffs…

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Edinburgh Assay Office launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot

The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to bring hallmarking into the digital era by linking it with blockchain technology and Digital Product Passports. The new scheme creates a unique physical and digital identifier at the point of hallmarking, allowing each item to be tied…

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