Platinum Jubilee

Freya Rose launches new coronation earring collection

Freya Rose has launched a new range of earrings in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The new collection accompanies the jewellery pieces released last year to commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. The design of the earrings are inspired by the sovereign’s chronicled heritage, the English…

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Clogau releases Christmas range

Welsh gold designer Clogau has released its 2022 Christmas range including various pieces of gold jewellery and a Christmas gift box. The highlight of the launch is the 12 days of Clogau gift box which is a limited-edition box worth over £1200 including six unique jewellery pieces and six accessories.…

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Yoko London presents ‘transformable’ tiara in Platinum Jubilee collection

Yoko London has launched a ‘Jubilee Masterpiece’ tiara as part of its Platinum Jubilee collection to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is also a wearable necklace, designed to transition “seamlessly” between the two forms.  Featuring 181 Japanese Akoya and Australian South Sea Pearls,…

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Queen’s death sees return of Platinum Jubilee Mark

The four Assay Offices of the UK have announced that the Platinum Jubilee Mark will be made available again from 20 September, following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The announcement comes after consultation with the King’s Assay master and the mark, which was created in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum…

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Retail sales fall in June despite Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Retail sales dropped by 0.1% in June 2022 following a fall of 0.8% in May 2022 despite the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee boost, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).  The data, which covers 29 May to 2 July 2022, revealed that sales volumes were 2.2% above its…

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Cost of living crisis weighs on retail sales growth

High levels of inflation and the deepening cost of living crisis have prompted further slowing of retail sales growth, according to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST). It found that total like-for-like (LFL) sales, combined in-store and online, increased by +8.4% in June compared to the equivalent month in 2021,…

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DMR unveils collaboration to mark Platinum Jubilee

David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society have collaborated to introduce a diamond brooch, crafted from 950 grade platinum, and designed to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The piece bears the Platinum Jubilee hallmark, and features a large white pearl. Round brilliant cut diamonds have been arranged…

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Brown & Newirth partners with Bradley’s Jewellers on new eco collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has partnered with British fine jewellery manufacturer Brown and Newirth to launch its new ‘Created by Brown and Newirth’ line of jewellery, made using laboratory-grown diamonds. The 12-piece jewellery collection is available in platinum, 18k yellow and 18k rose gold, and includes solitaire and three-stone rings, as…

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Cost of living crisis begins to hamper consumer spending

Spending on essential items dropped to 18.1% in April, compared to 17.4% in March, as inflation and rising living costs are starting to impact the retail sector. Research from Barclaycard found this was largely due to spending on fuel falling from a record 26.1% increase last month to 23% in…

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Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee

Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and featuring a central pearl complemented with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the pendant will be a limited edition of 70 pieces. The pendant will also display the platinum jubilee hallmark that…

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