Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones launches lab-grown diamond collection

Ernest Jones has announced the launch of its new lab-grown diamond collection Bloom. There are seven different fashion-inspired collections named after European cities. Six of the pieces are distinguished by the shape of the fancy cut stones and one for the seamless, smooth stone setting. The Florence piece has a…

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Ernst Jones launches new Leonardo Da Vinci Cut collection

Ernst Jones has announced the launch of its exclusive collection of traceable diamonds – the Leonardo Da Vinci Cut. The new collection is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s work on the ‘Golden Ratio’, also known as the divine proportion. It is a mathematical equation (a/b=1.618), commonly found in nature and…

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Signet Jewelers reports ‘unusually heightened’ Q3 sales

Signet Jewelers, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H Samuel, has announced “unusually heightened” total sales of $1.6bn (£1.3bn) for Q3. This increase of nearly 3% has been attributed partly to government benefit programs and the company’s strategic transformation. The company reported a gaap operating income of $48m (£39m),…

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Laings: what’s next?

What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…

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Sif Jakobs Jewellery director to step down

Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced that Mark Riddle, the director for UK and Ireland, will leave the company on 30 September 2021. After three-years at the helm, Riddle said that during his time at the group, despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, wholesale sales trebled since 2018. With over…

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Ernest Jones launches new ‘Love Colour’ collection

Ernest Jones has announced the launch of its new “Love Colour” collection, inspired by the rainbow, which features demi-fine jewellery in 9ct gold. The collection encompasses an array of red, blue and yellow treated diamonds in a variety of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces. In addition, the collection launches with…

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Ernest Jones launches new engagement ring collection

Ernest Jones has announced that it has enhanced its diamond offering with the addition of the ‘Eternal Diamond: Cut From The Stars’ collection which features 11 engagement ring styles. The new collection, which is priced from £1,599 to £12,500, comprises a centre stone featuring 89 facets (versus the traditional 57…

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Ernest Jones to launch ‘Thank You’ NHS support pin

Ernest Jones has announced the launch of the ‘Thank You’ Pin in support of the NHS front-line workers on Friday 2 July 2021. Created by TMB Art Metal, £10 from every sale will be donated to NHS Charities Together with the hope that the pin will raise a minimum of…

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Signet acquires subscription platform Rocksbox

Diamond retailer Signet Jewelers has announced the acquisition of Rocksbox, a jewellery rental subscription platform for an undisclosed sum. Driven by the group’s “inspiring brilliance” strategy, the deal will provide Signet with a foothold and accelerated growth in the growing online service. Founded in 2012, Rocksbox allows subscribers to rent…

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Signet Jewelers operating income drops £116m

Signet Jewelers has announced that its total operating income for the fiscal year 2020 dropped to $156.4m (£112m) from $318.3m (£228m) as a result of continuous trading disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic. The group which operates brands such as H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, saw its total sales for the…

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