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Pandora reports 8% organic growth in Q2 despite macroeconomic headwinds

Pandora has reported 8% organic growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues rising to DKK 7.05bn (£800m) despite foreign exchange, tariff and commodity price pressures. Like-for-like (LFL) sales were also up 3%, while network expansion contributed 5% to growth.  LFL sales rose 8% in the US and 6%…

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Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market

Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…

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Engagement ring sales surge 14%, 77 Diamonds finds

Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…

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Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO

Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU).  She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…

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Matilde unveils Troia collection

Matilde jewellery has unveiled its latest collection entitled Troia, made entirely of sustainable materials. The latest collection drop of lab-grown designs capture “the essence of idyllic summers spent along Portugal’s coastline”. The Corção de Viana can be seen in the hand-made pieces, matched with starry gemstones and a glimmer of…

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Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope

Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…

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Pomellato names new chief marketing and product officer

Pomellato has announced the appointment of Boris Barboni as its new chief marketing and product officer for Pomellato and DoDo, the luxury jewellery brands part of the Kering Group. Barboni began his jewellery career at Bulgari as global marketing director of its jewellery business unit, he then moved to managing…

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Christie’s Geneva auction to offer imperial jewels

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction, set to take place in Geneva on 12 May 2021, will include a collection from the adoptive daughter of Emperor Napoléon I. The parure comprises nine sapphire and diamond pieces, including a tiara, a collier, a pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches, a ring, and…

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Natural Diamond Council launches celebrity campaign

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its first ever celebrity campaign, which will be fronted by actress Ana de Armas.  De Armas most recently received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Knives Out, and will soon appear in the upcoming James Bond film, No…

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British Academy of Jewellery collaborates with Parlement Lycéen Européen

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the continuation of its partnership with Parlement Lycéen Européen (PLE), a network of jewellery schools across Europe.  In light of the ongoing partnership, the association will participate in the PLE’s annual jewellery design competition, whereby students from twelve European jewellery schools compete…

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