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Jul- 2025 -23 July
WFDB calls for united front to support natural diamonds
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has called for a united front in response to the growing market share of synthetic diamonds, which now account for more than 20% of global jewellery sales. According to the WFDB, the rapid growth of lab-grown diamonds is reshaping the…
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23 July
Yoko London unveils ‘O By Yoko’ collection
Yoko London has launched a new jewellery collection, O by Yoko, featuring “bold” designs that reimagine pearls through the lens of the brand’s signature motifs. The collection is the centrepiece of the Yoko Icons campaign, which highlights the angular “Y” and circular “O” symbols as key elements in sculptural, architectural…
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22 July
Independent retailers warn of ‘mounting pressure’ as half consider closure
More than half of the UK’s independent retailers have considered closing their business, according to a new survey from Spring and Autumn Fair and Save The High Street.org. Some 63.4% of respondents cited reduced customer spending and footfall as their greatest challenge, followed by competition from online platforms (57.4%) and…
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22 July
Loquet launches new summer charms
Loquet has unveiled a collection of lockets and charms for summer, including designs featuring cherries, pink cocktails and diamonds. According to the London-based jewellery brand, founded in 2013 by environmentalist and columnist Sheherazade Goldsmith, each piece is crafted in 18-carat gold and designed to hold personal meaning. New additions include…
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21 July
Lark and Berry launches new Vault jewellery membership scheme
Lark and Berry has launched a new membership scheme that allows customers to trade in worn pieces for up to 120% of their original purchase value. The new scheme, called The Vault, introduces what the company claims is the jewellery industry’s first “evolution” system, rewarding members with increasing credit over…
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21 July
WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day
Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…
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18 July
Hancocks Jewellers marks 165 years on Manchester’s King Street
Manchester jeweller Hancocks is marking its 165th anniversary, continuing to trade independently from its long-standing premises on King Street. The business was founded in 1860 by Josiah Hancock, initially offering a clock-winding service during the city’s cotton boom. It later moved from its first Piccadilly location to King Street, where…
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18 July
Richemont sales rise 6% on strong jewellery demand
Richemont has reported a 6% increase in group sales to €5.4bn (£4.68bn), driven by continued strength in its jewellery maisons, which rose 11% to €3.91bn (£3.38bn) for the quarter ended 30 June 2025. The group’s four jewellery maisons, Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Vhernier, recorded a third consecutive…
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17 July
Goldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club
The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Saturday Club have announced a three-year partnership aimed at ensuring more young people across the UK have free access to vital creative education. As headline subject partner of the National Saturday Club Art&Design programme, the Goldsmiths’ Company will play a key role in supporting…
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16 July
Annoushka unveils exclusive Watches of Switzerland Group partnership
British fine jewellery brand Annoushka has revealed that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Watches of Switzerland Group. The brand’s ranges will be launched online at Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb this July, marking the first time Annoushka will be available through a national specialist watch and…
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