Year: 2019

New ‘Jeweller in Residence’ for Birmingham museum

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter has announced the appointment of Vanessa Miller as its second ever ‘Jeweller in Residence’. Miller will work for the museum over the next year, creating an exclusive collection as part of a project to promote local designers through a partnership with the Birmingham City…

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Tudor boutique launches in London

The Watches of Switzerland has partnered with Tudor watches to launch a Tudor mono-brand boutique in London. It is the first mono-brand boutique to be launched outside of Asia and the Middle East, and will be sited in the Westfield Shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, London.  The boutique will feature…

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Bybiehl expands presence in UK market

Jewellery maker Bybiehl has announced its plans for growth among the UK market. Since launching in the UK last year, the group has announced plans to focus on its brand awareness and sales in the country. The Scandinavian brand said that UK expansion was an “important piece in the puzzle…

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Lola Rose announces collaboration with Prue Leith

Lola Rose has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with Prue Leith CBE.  The businesswoman, TV Presenter and novelist worked closely with Nikki Gewirtz MBE, founder of the brand, to create the “vibrant” ‘Prue X Lola Rose’ collection.  The collection will draw on their “shared passion for…

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My Store: Taking a look at Marylebone’s Kabiri

Established in Marylebone in 2004, Kabiri is a multi-brand fashion and fine jewellery boutique aimed at the “modern metropolitan woman” through a curated selection of fine and fashion jewellery designers. Founded by former PR executive and Goldsmith’s alumni Nathalie Kabiri, the idea for the boutique came after spotting a gap…

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The manufacturer files: Black Dragon Crafts

In a modestly-sized workshop on the side of a green hill in west Wales sits Black Dragon Crafts, a manufacturer which specialises in the creation of Celtic beads and jewellery. The whole operation is now run almost entirely by its founder, Annie Wealleans, who began crafting the historically inspired jewellery…

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Serena Williams launches jewellery collection

Tennis champion Serena Williams has announced the launch of her first ever jewellery collection. The collection will feature pieces designed by Williams, who collaborated with diamond manufacturer K.P. Sanghvi. Ethically-sourced diamonds and 14k gold are used in the designs. The 70-piece collection features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, and prices…

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Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for $16bn

Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a “definitive” agreement with Tiffany and Co., whereby it will acquire the luxury jewellers for $16bn (£12.5bn), or $135 (£105) per share in cash. This is higher than the original offer, which proposed that each share was bought for $120 (£93), valuing Tiffany’s overall business…

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Scot Walker becomes sole owner of Parify Group

Scot Walker, founder of Parify Group Ltd, has revealed he has become the sole owner of the business after buying the outstanding shares from co-director Andy Twigg. Walker is said to have set the goal of growing within the jewellery sector within the UK and Europe in 2020. The company…

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Shakti Ellenwood opens first studio-store

Ethical jewellery designer Shakti Ellenwood has announced the launch of her first ever studio-store, set to open in Devon next week. The store, set in the village of Ashburton, follows the “cult” online success that her jewellery has garnered since she first launched her designs in 2000.  Ellenwood is known…

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