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Jan- 2024 -30 January
Han Goldwyn set to close after 40 years
Long-established family-run jewellery manufacturer Han Goldwyn will close this March, upon the retirement of owner and director Brian Craddock and his wife, fellow director, Margaret. The company, located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, began trading in 1980 and manufactured a large and varied range of jewellery in 9ct…
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30 January
Pandora shifts to only recycled silver and gold
Pandora has today (30 January 2024) announced it has changed its precious metals supply and is now sourcing only recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. The shift avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions, as mining requires more energy and resources than recycling. The carbon footprint of recycled silver is…
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29 January
Ingle and Rhode to enter liquidation
Ethical jewellery business Ingle and Rhode has announced that the business is preparing for liquidation as a result of recent rising costs and lower turnover. The company was incorporated in 2007 and traded from premises at 14 Gees Court (just off Oxford Street) London W1 and via their website. The…
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29 January
Lily Arkwright to open new Birmingham showroom
Ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright is set to open a new showroom in Birmingham building on its 2023 London showroom opening. The new showroom will be located in the “renowned” Mailbox development, the UK’s “largest” mixed use destination outside of London The opening of the Birmingham showroom in February 2024…
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26 January
Repossi launches Serti sur vide celebration collections
Repossi has announced the launch of two collections to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of its Serti sur Vide collection. The first collection, unveiled in January 2024, presents 11 pieces that “skillfully blend technical innovation with design flexibility”. Each piece features bezel settings that enhance the prominence of the centre…
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26 January
LVMH Watches and Jewellery arm sees revenues hit €10.5bn
The LVMH Watches and Jewellery business has reported organic revenue growth of 7% from €10.5bn (£8.9bn) to €10.9bn (£9.3bn) in 2023. Its profit from recurring operations was also up 7% to €2.1m (£1.79m). The group attributed this growth to one of its most “lucrative maison”, Tiffany & Co., which embarked…
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25 January
Storm Isha dampens early week footfall
Battering winds from Storm Isha hit retail over Sunday and Monday with footfall across all UK retail destinations down -4.6% on the week previous and down -5.1% on 2023 levels, according to the latest data from MRI Springboard. Against 2023 levels, footfall on UK high streets slumped by -14.4% on…
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25 January
Graff unveils Paris Haute Couture-inspired collection
British multinational jeweller Graff has launched its new jewellery collection representing a selection of “contemporary” designs in celebration of Paris Haute Couture Week. The collection is designed with “intricate” modern design motifs featuring graphic, abstract lines and asymmetrical arrangements. Featuring necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, the collection boasts rare stones,…
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24 January
80% of diamond engagement rings lab-grown, says Queensmith
Queensmith has revealed that 80% of the diamond engagement rings it sold in 2023 were lab-grown. The company believes this is because lab-grown diamonds allow consumers to purchase larger carat weights and higher quality diamonds. Also because they are a more environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced alternative to mined diamonds.…
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24 January
Thomas Sabo launches ‘As We Kiss’ Valentine’s Day collection
Thomas Sabo Charm Club has launched its new As We Kiss collection for Valentine’s Day 2024. According to Thomas Sabo, the charm designs from the As We Kiss collection combine a “dash of humour with romance”. The charms feature symbols such as a pout, roses, hearts, intertwined rings, declarations of…
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