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Dec- 2023 -22 December
NAJ welcomes Russian diamond ban despite concerns
The National Association of Jewellers has welcomed the G7’s ban on Russian imported diamonds but has concerns about how it will be enforced. Non-industrial diamonds mined, processed or produced in Russia will be banned by the EU in phases, with the direct ban coming into force on 1 January 2024.…
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21 December
F.Hinds opens two new stores
F.Hinds has announced that it has opened two new stores to end the year, in Watford and Stirling, Scotland. The Stirling store, its first ever Scottish site, was opened on St Andrew’s Day (30 November) by sales director Jeremy Hinds. Alongside this, the store in Watford marks the retailer’s return…
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20 December
Heulwen Lewis Bespoke launches bridal buttons collection
Heulwen Lewis Bespoke has unveiled a special bridal collection in collaboration with wedding dress designer Lisa Lyons. The idea of the new collection is to offer wearable, bespoke heirlooms from the buttons that detail a wedding dress. Using the style of the dress or significant motifs, Heulwen Lewis Bespoke creates…
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19 December
Goldsmiths expands Gateshead showroom
Goldsmiths has announced that it has expanded its Metrocentre showroom in Gateshead. Goldsmiths Metrocentre is located in the lower Green Mall and features a wraparound frontage with two entrances. The showroom is home to jewellery from Goldsmiths own diamond collections as well as a large back wall dedicated to branded…
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18 December
Consumer confidence improves during December
Consumer confidence improved two points during December to -22 as sentiment improved ahead of Christmas. All five measures were up in comparison to last month’s announcement. The index measuring changes in personal finances during the last year is up two points at -14; this is 14 points better than December…
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15 December
Goshwara adds three pieces to Ark collection
Goshwara has announced the addition of two rings and a pair of earrings to its Ark collection. The Ark collection is a “celebration of the wonders of the animal kingdom”, encapsulating their essence in vibrant sapphires, rubies, white sapphires, and tsavorites. The new pieces include a remarkable white sapphire and…
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14 December
Hallmarking drops 3.5% in November
Hallmarking dropped by 3.5% in November, from last month’s 896,622 to 865,515, according to new data from the Birmingham Assay Office. Despite the overall drop the number of gold pieces hallmarked rose 4.9% to 405,935, up from 387,058. This increase was driven mostly by a 10.4% in 375 gold from…
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13 December
Beaverbrooks named winners of the NAJ Chair’s Award 2023
Beaverbrooks, the 104-year-old jewellery retailer, was announced as the recipient of the 2023 NAJ Chair’s Award. Presented at the annual Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball, the National Association of Jewellers Chair’s Award, is sponsored by Presman Mastermelt and given to a business or individual in recognition of their “professionalism and…
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12 December
Bradley’s Jewellers joins the Responsible Jewellery Council
Bradley’s Jewellers has announced that it has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council. The York-based small business will now prioritise RJC Certification, with the goal of achieving Certified Membership Status in 2024. Bradley’s is being supported on its journey towards RJC Certification by Jewelbuild director Sarah North, who has professional experience…
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11 December
Tabayer set to launch in Harrods
Tabayer has announced that it is set to be stocked on the 1st floor of Harrods in December. Founded in 2021 by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, Tabayer has fast evolved into a coveted fine jewellery brand. Over the last few months, celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle,…
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