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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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LVMH watches and jewellery arm sees profits and revenues fall in H1

LVMH’s jewellery and watches business has reported a 19% decline in profits from recurring operations to €877m (£736.6m) and a 3% fall in revenues to €5.15bn (£4.33bn) in the first half of 2024. According to LVMH, its profits were “heavily affected by exchange rate fluctuations”. Despite the drop in revenues…

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Hublot launches new timepiece

Hublot has unveiled the latest timepiece in its offering, with a watch that pays tribute to the city of Rome.  According to the watchmaker, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Boutique Roma provides a “charming and sophisticated play on nuances, lights and shade, housed in a dial reminiscent of the romantic atmosphere…

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Bulgari reopens jewellery factory amid Covid-19 pandemic

International luxury jeweller Bulgari has announced the reopening of its factory amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement posted on Linkedin, the company said its factory had opened on 18 May in accordance with the Italian Presidential Decree. The statement read: “Above all else, we are ensuring the wellbeing of…

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Bulgari donates hand sanitiser to the NHS

Italian jeweller Bulgari has announced that it will donate over 160,000 units of hand sanitising gel to the NHS at the beginning of May. The medical-grade gel will be housed in 75ml recyclable bottles so that they are both sustainable and portable for healthcare workers.  Prior to announcing its donation…

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Special Focus: Christopher Anderson

Award-winning designer Christopher Anderson introduces an exciting and original new collection with breathtaking Pietra Dura inlay. Originating in ancient Rome and travelling later to Persia, Pietra Dura craftsman were brought to Agra, India in the 16th Century to decorate the building of the Taj Mahal. Settling in Agra there over…

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Art Jewellery – Why the distinction?

“These are wearable sculptures which engage with our thought-process, with our emotions. The value is not about whether it has diamonds or rubies, but about the fact that it’s done by an artist and that it carries a story.” Since she was a child, Cipriani has always had a passion…

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Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches

Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…

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Italian jewellery designer opens first flagship store in London

Italian jewellery and homeware designer Giovanni Raspini has announced the opening of its first flagship store in the shopping district in London on South Molton Street. The new store will showcase the jewellery and homeware collections handmade in the heart of Tuscany, in Arezzo. Every piece draws inspiration from the…

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Seiko named timekeeper of World Championships athletics

Watch brand Seiko has announced that it will once again be the official timekeeper of the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championships. It is the 14th consecutive World Championships that Seiko has been appointed as the official timer since the event was held in Rome in 1987. Seiko…

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