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Sep- 2025 -24 September
Botswana aims to buy De Beers controlling stake
President of Botswana Duma Boko has stated that the country is looking to complete a deal to acquire a controlling stake in De Beers by the end of next month, according to Bloomberg. It comes as Boko’s administration and other potential buyers are in continuing negotiations with the diamond company’s…
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23 September
Boodles marks 60 years in Chester
Jewellery retailer Boodles is marking the 60th anniversary of its Chester showroom. The site first opened in 1965 as part of the Grosvenor Precinct development. At the time it was described as one of the “most prominent” jewellery showrooms outside London, featuring Italian marble, timber and glass in its open-plan…
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23 September
Astrea London names Sarah Jessica Parker as new creative director
Actor and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker has been appointed global creative director and founding partner at Astrea London, the luxury jeweller specialising in lab-grown diamonds. Parker, who is also known for her work as a producer and philanthropist, will collaborate with Astrea founder and chief executive Nathalie Morrison. The company…
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22 September
Yoko London relocates Selfridges boutique to ground floor hall
Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London has moved its Selfridges boutique from the lower ground level to the store’s ground floor accessories hall. The new location places the brand among fashion houses including Prada and Dior. Yoko London said the move would strengthen its presence in the London retail market and…
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22 September
IGI and GET Diamonds launch blockchain-based digital diamond certificates
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has partnered with GET Diamonds and digital identity provider YourProof.id to launch blockchain-based digital diamond certificates worldwide. The digital certificates, described as an upgrade to traditional paper grading reports, can be requested alongside new natural diamond grading certificates or audit reports. IGI is also offering…
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19 September
Responsible Jewellery Council launches first global retail campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its first retail campaign to help members promote sustainability and responsible business practices to consumers worldwide. The campaign, branded under the hashtags #LoveResponsibleJewellery and #LoveResponsibleWatches, provides retail members with communication kits for use in stores and across social media. To coincide with the…
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19 September
Tiffany unveils new chapter of Blue Book 2025 collection in Milan
Tiffany and Co has unveiled the fall chapter of its annual high jewellery collection, Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder, with nearly 40 new designs inspired by the ocean. The pieces were presented on 18 September at a gala in Milan. They continue the company’s exploration of marine themes and…
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18 September
Mouawad unveils diamond and sapphire Windflower collection
Jewellery house Mouawad has launched a new collection, the Windflower Diamond and Sapphire Suite, inspired by the rarity of blue flowers in nature. The suite features 30.71 carats of blue sapphires and 100.12 carats of diamonds, arranged in designs resembling layered petals and veins. The company said the pieces were…
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18 September
Mikimoto adds new designs to Les Pétales Place Vendôme collection
Japanese jeweller Mikimoto has introduced new pieces to its Les Pétales Place Vendôme range, an extension of its high jewellery Les Pétales collection. The designs include a triple-row opera-length pearl strand, a six-row pearl choker necklace, a triple-row pearl bracelet and dangling pearl and diamond earrings. Each features pink gold…
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18 September
BoE holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…
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