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Monica Vinader launches first fully traceable aquamarine collection

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the launch of its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, Odyssey, in partnership with Zimbaqua, Africa’s first gemstone mine managed and mined by a women only team, located in Karoi, Zimbabwe. The Odyssey collection is crafted with bold cuts of faceted aquamarine set in…

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Loquet launches new friendship charms

Loquet has expanded its charm collection with the launch of its new friendship charms. According to Loquet, these charms are designed to capture the “essence of friendships and fun in the sun”. The range features an 18k pale rose gold martini glass set with pink sapphires and a yellow gold…

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Golden Concept unveils new Cuban Iced and Halo collection

Golden Concept has announced the launch of two new collections, Cuban Iced and Halo. According to the brand, Cuban Iced is a fusion of “urban sophistication and elegance” and Halo is a “modern collection with royal roots”. The Cuban Iced range features a Cuban chain, necklaces, bracelets and rings that…

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Jessica Flinn unveils Tea and Two Sugars pendant

Jessica Flinn has announced the launch of the Tea and Two Sugars Pendant crafted in celebration of National Yorkshire Day. The pendant is expertly crafted from the finest nine-carat recycled white, yellow, or rose gold, shaped into a tea cup and saucer. At its centre is a gemstone representing your…

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BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the rate falling to 5%. The bank voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce the rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5%, marking the first fall in inflation since March 2020, where…

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Q2 gold jewellery consumption negatively impacted by record price

Record gold price took its toll on Q2 jewellery consumption as volumes fell 19% to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, according to the latest World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. In value, Q2 jewellery demand measured US$29bn (£22.5bn). That was 4% lower y/y as the sharp rise in…

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Mouawad unveils ‘Sun of the Seven Wonders’ collection

Mouawad has announced the launch of its latest novelty collection, inspired by the mesmerising “Sun on the Seven Wonders”. Each of the pieces in the collection have been crafted to reflect the “splendour of the sun’s rays dancing across the Seven Wonders”. In all the pieces the sun is symbolised…

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Astrid and Miyu launches new Lucky Charm collection

Astrid and Miyu has launched its new Lucky Charm collection as part of its Q3 product launches. The new collection features meaningful charms and jewellery to “attract good fortune”, including a range of lucky charm motifs, such as horseshoes, clovers and pearls. As part of the collection, Astrid and Miyu’s…

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Boodles unveils the Monaco collection

Boodles has announced the launch of its latest line, the Monaco collection inspired by the race track set within the city of Monte Carlo. Lining the route, white round brilliant-cut diamonds and pink diamonds are set in 18-carat Single Mine Origin pink and white gold. At the heart of each…

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UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry welcomes new secretary and minister of state

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Nandy MP and Sir Chris Bryant MP as new secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and minister of State (DCMS), respectively. In letters to both ministers, the industry-wide group expressed its desire to continue…

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