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Boodles announces two new ambassadors

Boodles has announced that Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have joined the company as ambassadors. Lady Eliza and Amelia are twin daughters of Charles 9th Earl Spencer and Victoria Lockwood and nieces of the late Princess Diana. The sisters are models who were raised in the Constantia district of…

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Daniella Draper unveils permanent Leeds store

Daniella Draper has announced that it is set to open a permanent store in Leeds this autumn. The new store will be the brand’s seventh stand-alone store and will be situated in the Victoria Quarter. The company hopes that the new store will reflect Daniella Draper’s “distinctive blend of modern…

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Tiffany and Co acquires ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’

Tiffany and Co has announced that it has acquired a rare 10 carat “Tiffany Muzo Emerald”. The gemstone is named after the mine it was found in, the Muzo emerald mine in Colombia. The rectangular square cut emerald was extracted from the historical Puerto Arturo shaft in December 2019. It…

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Hamilton and Inches launches Fleur-de-lys collection

Fine jeweller Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of the Fleur-de-lys collection, exclusively handcrafted using 18ct Scottish Gold. The 10-piece fine jewellery collection is made up of two diffusion lines: Fleur-de-lys and Star Fleur-de-lys. Adorned with its own unique ‘Scottish gold’ mark, a stag, each piece is independently verified…

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World Diamond Council appoints new president

The World Diamond Council has appointed Feriel Zerouki to the role of president, following three years as vice president. Zerouki assumed office on 15 May at a meeting of the WDC board of directors in London, taking over from Edward Asscher, who completed the second of two non-consecutive terms as…

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Historic Spencer-Churchill necklace on sale for first time ever

High-end jewellery shop Hancocks London has announced that the famous Spencer-Churchill necklace will be on the market for the first time in history for £125,000. The necklace derives its name from John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, who in 1875 created it for his wife Frances.  Described as an “intricate…

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IEG: top jewellery brands set trends at Vicenzaoro January

High and contemporary jewellery with all the very latest ideas from Made in Italy and the best in international design will preview at Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) – The Jewellery Boutique Show, amidst new arrivals and expected confirmations. With over 1,300 exhibiting brands from 36 different countries, from Europe to Asia,…

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Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP

Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) aimed at developing a sophisticated intelligent business system. The system will aim to improve operational efficiency and increase BAO’s competitiveness, leading to significant improvements in customer experience. A KTP is a three-way…

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Laings invests £3M in major southampton move

Luxury jewellery retailer Laings has announced it is opening a new £3m showroom in Southampton. Laings will move from their current showroom to a site in the Westquay shopping centre formerly occupied by Victoria’s Secret. The move is expected to create “several” new jobs in the area. Opening in summer…

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Hamilton & Inches launches new flora collection

Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of its new iteration of the Flora collection with its previous designs worn by Kate Middleton. The brand said the new collection comes after the original “soared in popularity” after the Princess of Wales wore the Flora drop earrings in 18ct yellow gold…

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