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Ethical jewellery brand Nightingale has announced the reopening of its showroom after it underwent a £20,000 refurbishment. Founded by husband and wife Stephen and Diane Nightingale in 2016, the duo originally set up shop in York’s Barleycorn Yard with the help of Ryan Atkins from direct-to-consumer specialists The Embarking Group, who is currently CEO for the brand. The showroom acts as a base where customers can meet face-to-face with Nightingale’s team of experts. Whilst the brand does offer a collection of “ready-made” rings, its most popular offering is reportedly its bespoke jewellery design service. Amongst its many offerings, Nightingale “pioneers” lab-grown diamonds, ethically mined diamonds and Fairtrade gold by only working with ethical suppliers, aiming to stem the flow of conflict diamonds. Atkins said: “When you buy from us, you join us in our mission to support better working conditions, better environmental practices and more transparent supply chains. “Whilst we’r

Selfridges has announced that Cartier has launched its first pop up in Manchester Exchange Square for the Christmas season.  The space features some of the Maison’s “most iconic” collections, including Trinity, Love, Juste Un Clou and more. Additionally, the pop-up centres around a “touch and try bar” where customers can experience Cartier jewellery creations within the theme of the emblematic Cartier red box. Customers will also have the opportunity to take a polaroid portrait with their chosen Cartier creation “as a memento of their experience”, Selfridges said. The pop-up is located on the ground floor of Selfridges Manchester Exchange  Square until 23 December, 2021. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202600-cartier-launches-pop-up-at-selfridges-manchester

How to Style Abalone Jewelry Do you have beautiful abalone jewelry that your not sure how to wear? Read here for a practical guide on how to style abalone jewelry that you're sure to love. Keyword(s): abalone jewelry         Are you looking for another unique statement piece that's coming back in style? Then you may be interested in abalone jewelry. If you're a fan of the ocean, the bold blues, and greens that these pieces are known for instantly recall the deep colors of the ocean. Found in both California and New Zealand, abalone also has a rich history–they used to be traded by native peoples thousands of years ago. This makes your jewelry even more precious. However, the funky designs and colors can mean that these pieces are trickier to wear than others.  Read on for our practical and simple guide on how to style your abalone jewelry today!  What is Abalone Jewelry?  This shimmering, colorful jewelry is naturally created by mollusks that find homes within ab

De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002. Additionally, the store hosts the brand’s “iconic designs”, from high jewellery pieces to diamond engagement rings and signature fine jewellery collections, including the Enchanted Lotus and Talisman. The store will also feature artifacts from De Beers’ host countries and archive imagery of Frances Gerety, as well as a VIP room to view De Beers’ collections in a private setting. Meanwhile, the new design reportedly puts natural diamonds and sustainability “at the heart of the customer experience”, and it has been inspired by Building Forever, De Beers’ commitment “to create a positive long-term impact”. De Beers said every aspect of the store’s design is aimed at meeting the environmental requirements of Leader

Goldsmiths has unveiled its newly redesigned Lincoln showroom after it underwent an “extensive” refurbishment. The Lincoln showroom follows the recent openings in Braehead, Brighton, Canterbury, and Reading. The showroom features a new interior design concept and a showcase of luxury timepieces alongside fine jewellery brands. It also features Goldsmiths’ own exclusive rightest diamond featuring its very own proprietary stone cut. The stone has 88 facets, 30 more than a standard stone, which it has used in three engagement ring collections as well as eternity rings, earrings and necklaces. Craig Bolton, executive director of the Watches of Switzerland Group, said: “This is a significant milestone for Goldsmiths. Luxury today has become far more relaxed, inclusive, and experiential, so while we are elevating the Goldsmiths brand position, our goal is to make everyone feel valued and at home when visiting our stores. “We believe the repositioning and new store concept will transfor

Heirloom jewellery is valued for its beauty, acknowledged as an accomplishment and considered a symbol of love. It is a knot that binds a family together, representing rich familial ties and history. Passed from one generation to the other, heirloom jewellery is a meaningful piece or pieces passed down from one generation to another. These pieces are not just pieces crafted with gold, diamonds or other precious gemstones. Every piece narrates a unique story and is a multiverse that encapsulates memories and embodies the family pride and legacy.  Heirloom jewellery is generally designed elaborately and has a high price point. But what makes it priceless is its sentimental value. To have a beautiful ring, necklace, or earring passed on from a mother knowing that someday her great-granddaughter shall wear it is a sentiment that one cannot buy. It can only be felt through the warmest corners of the heart when a jewellery box full of heirloom pieces are passed from one generation to the nex

There is a romantic candlelit dinner date under the stars, everything arranged to perfection… Roses-check, Ambience-check, Champagne-check, a classic melody of the guitar playing in the background, and just the two of you. All the elements for a wonderful, memorable proposal!  You have decided on nearly everything but haven’t selected an engagement ring yet. Whether you are getting down on one knee, or merely holding her hands and saying the words, you need that perfect ring to make it special.  Exchanging rings is not merely a universal ritual, but also has a reason behind it. The tradition originated in ancient Rome, where the groom would present the bride with an iron ring. This metal promised permanence and strength, for the relationship. It was worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, with the belief that this finger contained the vein of love or ‘vena amorist’.  Nowadays, choosing the correct engagement ring or wedding ring can become a tedious task with so many styles and des

An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet was sold to an overseas buyer. The bracelet is mounted in platinum, signed ‘Cartier’, and is set with approximately 45 carats of “beautifully matched” step-cut aquamarines.   Frances Noble, head of the jewellery department and associate director at Dix Noonan Webb, said: “From 1932 onwards, much of Cartier’s aquamarine jewellery was produced by the company’s London branch. During the economic depression of this period Cartier started using semi-precious stones such as aquamarine and topaz as a more affordable alternative for their clientele.  “Demand was so high for these gem-set creations that correspondence between the London and New York offices in 1936 refers

Vashi has announced that its newest flagship store will open on the corner of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly in spring 2022. The store provides 4,500 square feet of space and it will offer customers fine jewellery as well as Vashi’s signature workshop, inviting customers to become part of the jewellery making process. Customers can watch casting in-house, where 100% recycled precious metal is melted in furnaces that reach almost 2,000 degrees celsius, and work with the brand’s designers to create pieces with 3D modelling. Vashi said the new store is the “first brand in the world” to bring casting in-store, welcoming customers into the design and making process. Additionally, jewellery can also be made with engravings, and customers can see these appear in real time in the laser lab. Meanwhile, as with the brand’s Covent Garden flagship, this new space has been reimagined in partnership with New York-based creative studio Mythology, whose clients include Peloton, Tesla, Google and

Matilde Jewellery has announced that this Black Friday weekend it will donate 15% of all profits both in-store and online to Crisis.  The national charity helps support those who are experiencing homelessness. Matilde Mourinho, founder of Matilde Jewellery, said he “decided to go against the aggressive discounting this year” and “boycott the mass-consumerism in a bid to support those in need”.   She said: “It only seemed natural in the progression of Matilde Jewellery that I offer a percentage of profits to Crisis. The non-for-profit organisation helps support people facing homelessness across Britain and in a time like no other, they need our help.”   The brand, which launched in 2020, has previously partnered with Plan International for the brands exclusive International Women’s Day ‘Deusa’ ring and Rainforest Alliance on the ‘Terra’ necklace for World Earth Day. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202489-matilde-to-donate-15-of-black-friday-proceeds-to-crisis

Goldsmiths has announced the launch of a new luxury concept showroom at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The store was officially opened by Fraser Brown, Glasgow Warriors co-captain and international rugby player. Goldsmiths said the new store is focused on a “relaxed, inclusive, and experiential” in-store experience, and the updated retail concept includes a complementary fine jewellery offering, including the introduction of Fope and Gucci.  Additionally, its fine jewellery highlights include Goldsmiths’ Brightest Diamond, a curated collection of higher-carat diamond jewellery, a new limited-edition suite of white gold and diamond pieces, and an exclusive sapphire and diamond jewellery collection.  Meanwhile, the showroom reportedly features a new interior design concept and a showcase of luxury timepieces and fine jewellery brands. The new space was conceived in partnership with UK-based design collective Quadrant Design to create “uncluttered, open spaces”. Craig Bolton,

Steven Stone has announced the launch of a new collection of rings designed on popular chocolate box flavours.  The rings are reportedly inspired by the “stunning colours and shapes from everybody’s favourite chocolate menus”. The collection features pieces with designs including an emerald green triangle, a “dreamy” pink morganite fudge, and a “perfectly shaped” purple amethyst. All rings are bespoke, and can be mixed and matched to “create your dream design”, with the addition of extra diamonds or choice of a different setting.  The rings are made to order by Steven Stone’s team of expert goldsmiths in the UK, using the finest quality materials. Leading jewellery designer, Maxwell Stone, who created this concept, said: “With Christmas on the way, we wanted to create a gift that would connect with chocolate lovers using a dazzling array of diamonds and gemstones in a selection of luxurious colours.  “It’s common for family and friends to fight over their favourite flavoured choc

De Beers Group has announced the provisional value of its rough diamond sales for the ninth sales cycle of 2021 has fallen year on year by 6.9% to $430m (£321m) from $462m (£345m). Additionally, the group’s ninth cycle sales also fell by 12.6% compared to its eight cycle sales this year of $492m (£368m). De Beers cited restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe as the reason for the fall in sales. Additionally, the company said it has “continued to implement a more flexible approach to rough diamond sales during the ninth sales cycle of 2021”, with the Sight event extended beyond its normal week-long duration. Meanwhile, the group said the provisional rough diamond sales for its ninth cycle represents the expected sales value for the period 8 November to 23 November, and it remains subject to adjustment based on final completed sales. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, said: “Sentiment continues to be positive on the back of strong demand for d

Canterbury based independent jewellers, Fitzgerald Jewellers, has announced it is set to open its new store on 29 November. The store is reportedly “over four times larger” than its current premises and it will combine an on-site workshop with a host of curated jewellery and watch brands. Fitzgerald Jewellers said it has “outgrown” its existing premises and “grabbed at the chance” to grow on its success when the opportunity to move next door came up.  The four-month refit has been designed in house and was completed by a team of local, independent tradesmen.  Additionally, the move marks Fitzgerald’s 20th anniversary. Following its opening in 2001, the company has opened five additional jewellery shops, with plans for more in the works. Meanwhile, the jewellers have reportedly seen “extraordinary success” since its refit in 2017 and it hopes for the new store to capitalise on this achievement. Olivia Stewart-Stead, manager of Fitzgerald Jewellers, said: “Shopping needs to be so

Rock band Queen have partnered with Hatton Garden based jewellery designer Johnny Hoxton to create two limited edition, bespoke pieces. The collection comprises a nine-carat gold ring and a solid sterling silver chain and ‘Q’ pendant which will be available to purchase at the pop-up store Queen – The Greatest store on Carnaby Street. The pieces retail at £145 and £245 respectively and will be available from Thursday 25 November 2021. Keith Taperell, VP retail and sales at Bravado, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Johnny Hoxton on this exciting opportunity which partners with Queen who are celebrating their historic five decades of music and offers customers exclusive pieces of bespoke and hand-crafted rock and roll jewellery.” Hoxton added: “Very privileged to have had the opportunity to be involved as a creative contributor to the celebration of one of the most influential bands of my generation. “I can only hope that my humble input does some justice to this beautiful l

Bonhams has announced that sapphires and spinels will be auctioned at its London Jewels sale on 2 December at New Bond Street.  A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000.  This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural pearl pendant, from the late 19th century, which has an estimate of £65,000-85,000.  Additionally, two pieces featuring “exceptional” spinels from the same mine as the Hope Spinel, which Bonhams sold for a record price in 2015, will also be included in the sale.  The pieces are a spinel and diamond pendant estimated at £40,000-60,0000, and a spinel and diamond ring estimated at £35,000-45,000. Emily Barber, head of Jewellery UK, said: “Sapphires hailing from Kashmir, as in this sublime sapphire and diamond ring, display a vivid velvety blue hue that is unique to the region, and are among the most highly prized gems due to their rarity and their scarcity.  “The spinel pendant and ring are eq

East London jeweller PureJewels has won the “Best Innovation in Business 2021” category at the Newham Chamber of Commerce business awards. PureJewels won the award in recognition of its 400% growth in visits to its e-commerce site over the past two years during the pandemic. The company supplies 22-carat gold jewellery and a wide range of designs, many of them set with diamonds and coloured gemstones on its website. Jayant Raniga, CEO, PureJewels, said: “Winning the Best Innovation in Business category is a testament to how we have pivoted as a business during the pandemic. We have continuously invested and developed technology and systems that enable us to become a truly omni-channel company. “This enables us to focus on our customers’ needs with greater efficiency and on expansion and growth in the coming year. We have implemented technology that allows us to deliver our stock products the next day throughout the UK.” Lloyd Johnson, chairman of Newham Chamber of Commerce, added:

Weddings are always exciting with all the dance, lights, music, and of course dressing up! They are not just fun for the bride and groom, but also for the relatives and the guests. Especially if you are a part of an Indian wedding, it is a week-long celebration with different rituals and functions. Getting ready for each function is fun because it’s the only time when you get a chance to experiment with your looks and go all out.  But it can also be a task for many! Deciding on outfits, jewellery, and make-up can be too much of a task, especially when you are busy with all the preparations and still want to look your best. So here I am to help you figure out your jewellery for this wedding season: Pick your jewellery colour:  When planning the outfit, make sure you don’t just wear the same colour from head to toe. It’s always fun to mix and match, play around with your accessories when styling. Suppose your outfit is emerald green with pink and gold detailing. In this case, since emera

Looking for some motivation to boost you up? Don’t worry, girl, we got you! Women seeking success can be anything but unmotivated. Hustling can be hard, and we know sometimes, a good inspirational quote can boost your confidence.  So, sit back and get a mug of coffee because these quotes by women achievers from around the world will motivate and get you pumped up for the week ahead. Pearls of Wisdom from Women Achievers Image Credit: Psychologie Oprah Winfrey – This famous talk show host ran one of the top-rated TV programs during the days it aired. From being born into poverty to becoming a talk show host, this woman has turned heads for all the right reasons. Besides, she is also a media executive, television producer and philanthropist. Image credit: Feminism in India Malala Yousafzai –  A girl, born in a place where the birth of a baby girl was far from being celebrated. As she grew up, she fought for girls’ rights, making her a target for the Taliban. From being shot in the head t

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it is collaborating with Fuli Gemstones to give its Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “hands-on experience” working with Fuli’s natural peridot. The BAJ said the project challenges its level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot. Fuli Gemstones has donated a peridot for every student to use in their creation. The pieces created by the students as part of the collaborative project will be exhibited at the Fuli Gemstones lounge as a part of The Jewellery Cut Live, the London-based boutique jewellery show, which will take place in April 2022. Each piece of jewellery made by the students will reportedly “reflect the history and meaning” of the precious gemstone. Meanwhile, the BAJ said its Fuli Gemstones collaboration will give students the chance to work with precious gemstones, and to gain professional experience in gemstone setting and jewellery design.  Additionally, the BAJ

Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its ‘Timeless Collection’ ahead of the peak Christmas period. The collection includes a necklace that brings together 44cts of different cut diamonds and a 9.97ct tanzanite ring surrounded by diamonds. On display are also classic designs like a set of 2.20ct diamond hoop earrings or a 4.20ct diamond and white gold tennis bracelet. Items in the collection are priced from £3,000 to £250,000. Craig Bolton, executive director of the Watches of Switzerland Group, said: “We are privileged to have the Crown Jeweller within our team and a long history of making heirloom pieces. “It was a clear use of our expertise to create a collection of one-off precious jewellery pieces that are designed to become icons. Timeless reaches a new level of exclusivity that very few brands are able to achieve.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202415-mappin-and-webb-launches-new-timeless-collection

Maya Gemstones has announced that four new pieces are being added to its Sonya Collection, each with the brand’s signature ‘Maya cut’ diamond in the centre. This month sees pendants and rings in red and aqua being added to the collection. As with the previous pieces in the Sonya Collection, these are made of 18ct yellow gold, enamel and diamonds.  The collection was originally launched with just a pendant and ring in iridescent rose quartz. They were also made of 18ct yellow gold, with mini round-cut diamonds, placed in a geometric formation, and a ‘Maya cut’ diamond in the centre of each piece. Additionally, for London Fashion Week in February 2020, Maya Gemstones launched neon extensions of both the Sonya and Out of Office collections, both of which reportedly “fast-became best sellers”.  For the Sonya collection, new rings were launched in neon yellow, pink and blue – the former with enamel, and the latter with shimmery blue quartz, set in rose gold.  The Sonya Collection was

Sustainable jewellery brand Daniella Draper has announced that it has opened a permanent store in King’s Road in time for Christmas. After a successful pop-up store at Duke of York Square in 2018/19, the Lincolnshire-born jewellery brand made the decision to secure a permanent location in the capital. Manufactured in the UK using 100% recycled gold and silver, the luxury jewellery brand has been certified by Positive Luxury as a “brand to trust”. Daniella Draper, founder, said: “The whole team are so excited to have opened in London and particularly on the King’s Road. To be able to have a physical presence in the South of England is really important to us.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202407-daniella-draper-opens-permanent-london-store

The online, sustainable fine jewellery brand, Matilde has announced the opening of its first in-person store in Soho’s Ham Yard Village. For five weeks only, opening on 17 November through till Christmas eve, the store will showcase the brand’s collections of eco-friendly designs for both men and women. All pieces are crafted from 100% recycled precious metals including 14k yellow and white gold, and made with environmentally kinder, lab-grown diamonds. Matilde Mourinho, founder, said: “I can’t wait to open the doors to the seasonal store this November. The experiential space launch marks one year in business for Matilde Jewellery, and I could not be prouder to see the brand come to life in a brick-and-mortar space and have the opportunity for customers to be up close and personal with the brand. “Bringing the Matilde collections offline and enabling customers to see, touch and try on the pieces means that more people will be able to see just how beautiful and stylish that sustaina

Family jewellery brand, Unique and Co, has announced a growth in demand of 118% for the brand’s men’s collections, in particular for the ring category. The growth comes in comparison to pre-Covid levels of 2019. Unique and Co said there is particularly strong demand for “affordable but well-made and interesting” men’s rings. Additionally, the company revealed that some of their rings are bought as a “cheaper alternative” as wedding rings, but also as a general style accessory. Following the growing demand for its men’s collections, Unique and Co has announced the brand has recently launched new rings styles. Its collections are created using materials such as stainless steel, titanium and tungsten carbide, as well as “interesting” plating combinations with wood or shell inlay. Unique and Co said they have had an “incredible year so far” with the growth. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202385-unique-co-sees-118-growth-in-demand

Alrosa has reported pre-tax profits of RUB31.2bn (£31.6m) from RUB9.5bn (£96.3m) for the three-month period ending 30 September 2021.  Sales in Q3 hit their highest level since 2010 for the third quarter period, which Alrosa said is traditionally considered to be the “weakest” period of the year. The price index in Q3 increased by 10% quarter-on-quarter and by 25% year to date, having exceeded its 2018 levels. Meanwhile revenue grew to RUB75.6bn (£76.6m) from RUB48.6bn (£49.2m) in 2020 but it was down 18% quarter-on-quarter as there was a 20% lower diamond sales volume during the period. Alexey Philippovskiy, CFO of Alrosa, said: “The strong end demand for jewelry and the corresponding demand for polished diamonds since the beginning of the year was initially met thanks to the rough diamond stocks accumulated by producers in 2019–2020. “However, by the start of Q3’21, producers had run out of their stocks and began supplying ‘freshly’ produced diamonds. In the coming years, the g

Consumer attitudes towards products are changing as younger generations value ethics and sustainability assurances, according to new research published by De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report. The report found that while consumers aged 50 and above cited quality factors as being their most important considerations relating to provenance of luxury goods, the 18 to 34 age cohort over-indexed on factors such as human rights and environmental impact. The research also found that consumers who valued information about a product’s provenance were prepared to pay a premium for this assurance, with affluent consumers being the most likely to pay a premium. The study also found that while essential health and safety items such as food, cars and skincare ranked most highly as categories for which consumers were concerned about provenance, 34% said they ‘care a lot’ about luxury goods. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said: “It’s clear from this research that while proven

7 Unique Ways to Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Are you looking to spice up your favorite sterling silver jewelry? Read here for seven unique ways to style sterling silver jewelry that will make it pop. Keyword(s): sterling silver jewelry       There's more to jewelry than just the piece itself. No matter how luxurious a piece looks, you also need to style your jewelry appropriately so that it looks its best. But how do you make your jewelry pop while keeping your look sophisticated? When you choose unique ways to style your jewelry, you keep your collection versatile, timeless, and perfect for every part of your closet, from day to night. Whether you've just bought a new piece or want to spice up the jewelry you already have, this guide is for you.  Keep reading to learn about how you can style your sterling silver jewelry in 7 unique ways. 1. Add Some Layers One of the best ways to get the most use out of your silver necklaces is to layer them.   When layering jewe

Richemont has announced its group operating profit for the six-month period ending 30 September 2021 increased by 331% over the prior-year period to €1.94bn (£1.65bn), compared to €452m (£384m) for the same period in 2020. Additionally, group operating profit reportedly increased by 67% on a two-year basis from €1.16bn (£9.92m) in 2019, and Richemont’s operating margin reached 21.9%.  The company’s year-on-year gross profit also rose by 78% to €56.3bn (£48bn), from €3.16bn (£26.9bn) in 2020, with a corresponding gross margin increased to 63.3% of sales.  Additionally, Richemont revealed its Jewellery Maisons’ sales performance was “outstanding” with a 36% and 41% sales growth increase at actual and constant exchange rates, respectively. Richemont said the increase in gross margin is “mainly due to higher manufacturing capacity utilisation, a favourable geographical sales mix as well as a further shift towards retail sales”. Meanwhile, the company’s Jewellery Maisons have “emerged

A Fattorini, the oldest jewellery store in the town of Harrogate has announced that it will close permanently after almost 190 years of trading. The closure is due to the retirement of the store owner, Anthony Tindall. As a result of the closing down, the store is currently offering up to 50% off all diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls and gold. There is also a selection of Meister Singer, Oris, Frederique Constant, Bruno Sohnle and Maurice Lacroix watches available at half price. Tindall told local paper the Telegraph and Argus: “I have mixed feelings about retiring. The decision to close the store has been incredibly tough. It’s undoubtedly the end of an era for Harrogate and for our family. “I have loved my time in the business and am going to miss the customers, many who have been coming into the store for many years to purchase special and sentimental pieces. A lot of people will miss it.” He added: “A lot of people contacted us who were Bradford customers. People do come

A timeless gold band crafted with a star-studded diamond set perfectly reflecting a radiant shine! For ages, we have marvelled at the sight of diamond engagement rings. And rightfully so. These trinkets of commitment are a representation of love crafted with precious metal and radiant stones.  Considered a tradition that originated in Rome to indicate a man’s ownership of his wife, today, the engagement ring is a piece that represents the bond shared between two people before they say ‘I Do’. But buying an engagement ring is not always easy. Should you buy diamond engagement rings or should you choose other precious stones? If diamonds, should they be of emerald cut or princess? And the metal of the band, should it be yellow, rose or white gold. Or are you looking for the exclusiveness that Platinum offers? These are just a few of the questions that you should ask yourself whether you choose to surprise or team up with your lover to buy your engagement rings.  Considering how big an oc

Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘ Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati.  The auction will also present a selection of jewels from the collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild and Romana McEwen, née von Hofmannsthal.  Online bidding is open between 12 to 26 November, and pieces are on view at King Street from 18 to 25 November. The auction will include a sapphire and diamond necklace by Harry Winston (estimate: £70,000 – 90,000), an elegant Art Déco diamond bracelet by Cartier (estimate: £50,000 – 70,000), and a rare mid-19 th Century natural pearl, diamond and ruby bracelet of lattice design by Morel (£50,000 – 80,000). It also includes an “impressive” 32.10 carat round brilliant-cut diamond mounted by Cartier (£200,000 – 300,000) and a 1.02 carat ova

London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, is launching ‘The Alkemistry Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up in Selfridges London, on 1 November 2021. The pop-up will focus on the brand’s crystal collections, Cinta and Iqra, and shoppers will be able to explore The Alkemistry’s personalisation table where the team will be creating bespoke jewellery out of crystals.  For the Cinta bracelet, customers will reportedly be able to choose their precious beaded gemstones to “make up their personal manifestations”.  Additionally, for the Iqra, customers can choose from hand-selected crystal quartz that can be engraved to create an “exclusive” gift. Alongside the personalisation table, the pop-up holds a “carefully curated assortment” of jewellery from The Alkemistry’s own brand, as well as international female jewellers. In addition, the location will host beaded chandeliers suspended from the windows and each chandelier is being handmade by the team from 3,000 beads. These will then be re

Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced it will be launching three new destination stores in London. Opening on 18 November, 25 November and 2 December on King’s Road, Foubert’s Place and Coal Drops Yard, the new stores arrive in time for the festive season. The new stores will feature similar Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired designs to Astrid and Miyu, now a nine-strong store portfolio. Sharon Solis, retail director, said: “It is incredible to see how much Astrid and Miyu has grown during just my first year here. Our expansion allows us to reach more of our customers, from London and beyond, and we are excited to have some incredible neighbouring brands that cater to a similar consumer base to us. “As with our Notting Hill store that launched in the spring, we will be providing our much-loved piercing services in wonderfully designed studios as well as our popular tattooing and bracelet welding.” Connie Nam, founder, added: “We’re so excited to be opening this trinity of

If you are thinking of buying pearls, I am sure you are charmed by their beauty. The gorgeous sheen with holographic reflection is undoubtedly stunning. Jewellery made from pearls is timeless – very classy, elegant, and sophisticated. And over the years, icons like Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, and Elizabeth Taylor have made pearls a staple piece to own.  Back in the day, pearls were considered a luxury and were not allowed for the commoners. However, being the world’s oldest gemstone, it was first discovered in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess. Although today pearls have become a common phenomenon, it is still considered to be a status symbol.  Now, let’s look into some insights into this precious gemstone. How are pearls made? Pearl is an organic gemstone. Meaning they are formed naturally, unlike the other gemstones. A pearl is formed when an irritant particle gets stuck inside an oyster, mollusc, or clam. These particles begin to create layers of fluid over the particle as a de

DCK Group, an independent fashion jewellery business, has announced the launch of its new children’s accessories brand called Flitzy.  The Flitzy brand offers a new range of jewellery and hair accessories, as well as fashion pieces for young children. The range comprises collectible charms, pendant necklaces, headbands and statement rings for young customers. It will also reportedly include seasonal trends including stacking, beading, and pearl-drop elements. DCK said the brand “seeks to empower its young customers to express their own unique personalities and has a core message of wellness at its heart”. Additionally, the range will reportedly include “inspiring messages” of individuality and positivity throughout the collection.  The collection is now live on the Flitzy website, and will soon be available internationally, launching with partners Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian luxury goods department store, and Coin, the upmarket Italian department store chain, in the coming weeks.

Dior Joaillerie has unveiled the Rose des vents collection which features campaign shots of model Cara Delevingne. The collection includes a series of necklaces in yellow gold associated with malachite or mother-of-pearl, as well as pink gold versions featuring opal or onyx. Also included is an impodiamond-set white gold medallion and two sets with one crafted in pink gold, diamonds and mother-of-pearl, and the other in white gold with diamonds and onyx which may be mixed and matched. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202178-dior-joaillerie-unveils-new-rose-de-vents-collection

Dix Noonan Webb will auction HRH Princess Margaret’s aquamarine and diamond brooch by Cartier in its auction of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on 23 November at its Mayfair saleroom. The brooch by Cartier dates from 1932, purchased by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth from Cartier in 1947 for £175, and it is estimated to sell for £40,000-50,000. Engraved with the ownership mark ‘M’ beneath Princess Margaret’s coronet, the brooch was formerly from The Collection of Her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret, and was sold at Christie’s in June 2006.  Other items in the sale include several Cartier pieces, including an aquamarine line bracelet circa 1940, a diamond and onyx lovebirds brooch circa 1960, and a diamond and sapphire owl brooch circa 1950.  A 19th Century amethyst cross pendant, formerly the property of Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry, will also be sold at the auction.  Frances Noble, head of the Jewellery Department and associate director at Dix Noo

Family-owned national jewellery retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced its group turnover for the financial year 2020/2021 was £123.1m, down only 14% from £143.2m against 2019/20 levels which was the brand’s most profitable year of its 102-year history. Following “significant investments”, Beaverbrooks ended the financial year with a group operating profit of £16.3m compared to £17m in 2020. Additionally, the jewellery company saw a gross profit margin of 15.1% compared to 18.4% in 2020. Beaverbrooks said the reduction in the overall margin was “significantly influenced” by the expansion of its e-commerce offering during the year. The company also said this is a “pleasing result” against a “challenging backdrop” of retail and high-street closures.  Throughout the pandemic, the jeweller’s 71 stores were unable to trade for six months due to national lockdowns, but the retailer was able to maintain “a strong financial footing and roles for all colleagues”, with no redundancies made d

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 35.8% to 1,133,920 in October 2021, up from 835,049 for the same period in 2020. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, silver saw the largest increase in hallmarked pieces, jumping 59.8% year-on-year. While the 625,889 hallmarked silver pieces in October 2021 represented the largest volume of hallmarked pieces, platinum followed in second with 40,120. Up from 30,337 in October 2020, the number of platinum hallmarked pieces rose 32.2% year-on-year. Gold hallmarked pieces also increased 13.3% to 467,593 in October, against last year’s 412,761. The only metal to see a fall in hallmarked pieces was palladium, which declined 17.6% year-on-year to 318 pieces in October 2021. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/202168-hallmarking-climbs-35-8-in-october

Yorkshire-based jewellery brand Notch has announced plans to have nearly 20 premier stores by the new year and be stocked in more than 150 high street shops by the end of 2022. The brand, which generated more than £1.5m in sales since being founded in 2019, launched its achievement bracelet for shoppers to show their support for charities, sporting achievements and personal milestones. It was created by Chris Healy and Mike Gibbins who set up the brand to help people wear their achievements on their wrist. In addition to expanding its presence, the retailers will also be able to offer a personalised engraving service to shoppers in the Lake District and Scotland. Healy said: “Notch is all about empowering individuals to celebrate and wear their achievements and, with mental and physical well being more important than ever, it’s a great time to be able to expand to the high street. “Since launching in July 2019, Notch has gone from strength to strength and after two years of focusi

Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design at its Brighton showroom at Churchill Square which includes a new interior concept, as well as “world-renowned” fine jewellery brands and a new line up of “luxury timepieces” from Swiss watchmakers. The updated showroom combines complementary fine jewellery offerings, and fine jewellery highlights including exclusive collections such as Goldsmiths’ Brightest Diamond, a curated collection of higher-carat diamond jewellery, and a new limited-edition suite of white gold and diamond pieces. Additionally, Goldsmiths has reportedly created an environment that “embraces a modern and relaxed way to browse” with both in-store and digital browsing tools, said the jewellery company. The showroom comprises “light, uncluttered spaces” with materials such as white-washed oak timber, white terrazzo and blackened steel. These have been combined with architectural designs that include vertical lines and curves inspired by the Goldsmiths logo. The new space was

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