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Ania Haie has announced it will launch the brand’s new Neon Nights collection in July 2022, demonstrating a “playful take” on the colour-pop trend. Each piece is crafted from 925 sterling silver with rhodium or 14kt gold plating, and is wrapped in neon enamel in shades of pink, green, yellow and blue. The collection comprises chunky chain carabiner-inspired pendant necklaces and bracelets with either a hint of neon enamel or a full neon earring stack. Ania Haie said the Neon Nights collection will “liven up” customers’ everyday jewellery box with the fluro bright colours, and that “colourful chaos is well and truly on the fashion agenda this season”. Haie said: “With each Ania Haie collection inspired by key catwalk trends for the season ahead, and designed to stack and layer in your own unique way, there’s plenty to choose from in this fresh offering for S/S.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205437-ania-haie-unveils-neon-nights-collection

9 Effective Tips for Wearing Gemstone Jewelry When it comes to wearing gemstone jewelry, there are a few things you should remember. These nine tips will make a big difference. Keyword(s): gemstone jewelry       Gemstone jewelry has been a hot topic in the fashion sphere and it doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon. Mixing and matching different types of jewelry and even different types of gemstones are right on trend in 2022. The vast array of colors and styles of gemstones bring personality to any wardrobe. Wearing gemstones is an excellent way to express your unique, individual taste. If you haven't dabbled in this trend yet, it's time you gave gemstone jewelry a chance. But if you're nervous about stepping out of your bland, minimalist comfort zone, don't worry. Our experts are here to guide you! Keep reading to find out nine ways to keep your gemstone jewelry game fresh this season. 1. Stack Your Gemstone and Minimalist Rings Minimalist stacking r

CME has announced the launch of its latest jewellery collection, ‘Articles of virtu’, which has been designed by CME buyer and designer, Tracey Toach. The retro pieces have been designed with “a hint” of art deco which will provide customers with “glamour”. CME said the jewellery set is based on antiquity and the quality of workmanship. Debbie Hunt, CME general manager, said: “We are ecstatic with these beautiful pieces. Tracey has captured the emerging trend for more antique-inspired jewellery and the quality of manufacture is second to none. “We hope these pieces give our retailers something a bit different to offer their customers.” The pieces are now available at CME. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205430-cme-presents-articles-of-virtu-jewellery

SVP has announced it is expanding its collaboration with Amelia Taylor by adding a new adjustable ring to the collection. The jeweller said the collection has been “such a success” that it is launching a new ring which will be available in recycled sterling silver and 18 carat gold vermeil. Meanwhile, the emerald cut light green chalcedony ring has been hand cut and claw set to show the gem off to its “best advantage”.  The ring has been designed to stack and band with the rest of the SVP and Amelia Taylor collection. SVP said: “These rings are extremely limited and once stock runs out there won’t be any repeats, making them extra special.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205424-svp-expands-amelia-taylor-collection-amid-success

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Mark Bridges has taken office as prime Warden, in succession to Lynne Brindley. Bridges is the former private solicitor to the Queen, and partner at the law firm Farrer and Co. He became involved with the Goldsmiths’ Company in 1991, when he was made a freeman; became a Liveryman in 2000; and joined the court of assistants in 2006. He said: “I’m really proud to have made a difference to this aspect of the firm’s diversity. It is a huge honour to become prime warden of this magnificent company, especially at such an important moment in its history. “After the challenge of Covid, the support we can give to our trade and craft, not to mention our wider philanthropic endeavours, are even more important than ever. At the same time, we need to adapt and renew the way we do things to preserve and enhance the legacy of our predecessors.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205421-the-goldsmiths-company-names-prime-warden

Hello, my darlings. It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I didn’t mean to leave you for so long! I have been busy taking care of myself and I am happy to tell you that after years and years of mysterious health issues, I have finally found both my true diagnosis and a doctor who is actually able to help me feel better. It is still going to be a long road but I’m so happy to have answers and support. If you’re interested, you can read my health update on Instagram. I couldn’t think of a better way to return to this blog than with a glorious parade of historic tiaras, and the universe has provided! So without further ado, let us go down to tiara town. Continue reading Yes, Queen! 50 historic tiaras in new Sotheby’s exhibit. at Diamonds in the Library. Via Diamonds in the Library https://ift.tt/IwX3TZL

Independent British designer, The Camden Watch Company, has announced its debut into the jewellery market with the launch of a Memento Mori ring. The ring is solid 925 sterling silver unisex piece, adorned with the comany’s Memento Mori design in black. The design is a skull surrounded by a Victorian inspired scrollwork, designed by co-founder Anneke Short. The designers said Memento Mori translates as ‘Remember you must die’, a recurring theme in Victorian jewellery and art, and it was intended as a celebration of life. The Camden Watch Company was founded by Short and her husband, Jerome Robert, and she studied jewellery design while studying watchmaking. Short said: “While watch design has always been a passion, I originally studied jewellery making and decided it was time. While I love all the designs we make, the Memento Mori seemed most natural, especially with the link to Victorians who had a fascination with collecting Memento Mori keepsakes. And what better keepsake than

The Curious Gem Limited has announced it is expanding its pearl offering by acquiring the pearl business from Marcia Lanyon Limited, a London-based gem-dealer. Marcia Lanyon will also be passing on many of the suppliers that she has built relationships with over the years, which the Curious Gem said will maintain the “high standard and wide choice” previously offered by Marcia Lanyon Ltd. The Curious Gem is an Edinburgh-based online retailer of jewellery-making supplies, selling gemstones, beads, pearls, tools and findings to customers worldwide, and the expanded pearl selection is available to view online. Marcia Lanyon Ltd said its customers can have continuity of supply through this transfer. Victoria Brown, founder of the Curious Gem, said: “I am delighted to be taking over Marcia’s pearl business and expanding our existing range of pearls. We will continue to supply the high-quality pearls that Marcia is known for and welcome enquiries from anyone who is looking for a particu

Carla Goodfellow, operations and business development at the Birmingham Assay Office, is set to retire later this month. Goodfellow, who has been in the jewellery industry for 35 years, 18 of which working at the Birmingham Assay Office, started her career at Birmingham based jewellery manufacturer Gallery Jewellers. Goodfellow said: “my decision to retire from the industry was probably the hardest decision I have ever had to make. My husband retired 12 months ago, and it is time for me to join him and have time to support family commitments.” Doug Henry, Assay master and CEO, said: “Carla has been an immense presence throughout her time with the office. I have had the privilege to work with her over the last 6 years and her passion, commitment and dedication are perpetually energising. “Whilst we’re delighted for her and wish her the very best for a long happy and healthy retirement, we’re also saddened to be losing such a valuable member of our team. This also presents exciting d

Deakin and Francis has launched a new regal sterling silver cufflink to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service. The new exclusive piece will feature a limited-edition hallmark designed by Thomas Fattorini and will also be available for all existing Deakin and Francis’ pieces on request. The new pieces will be hallmarked with a new commemorative Jubilee stamp that was recently announced by The Assay Office and can be personalised further with hand engraved initials. Henry Deakin, managing director of Deakin and Francis, said: “By adding this new hallmark to our new commemorative pieces, we believe this makes the perfect way to pay tribute to the Queen in style. The launch of these new products marks a new chapter in our long history. “Jewellery and luxury pieces have always had a link to the monarchy, which is why we feel it is important to pay homage to this momentous occasion.” He added: “From Union Jack cufflinks to bulldog decanters, Deakin and Francis has curated a

Nour By Jahan has launched its latest Rainbow Jolie collection, comprising multi-coloured sapphires which are set beside a brilliant cut diamond set in 18k white gold.  Each sapphire comes in a variety of mixed cut stones, and Nour By Jahan said no combination will be the same. Additionally, the sapphires come in a variety of “candy-like” colours to create a rainbow. The Jolie collection was first launched in rose gold as part of the jeweller’s original five collections, and it is now available in white gold with diamonds and the latest rainbow edition. The Rainbow Jolie collection also features a diamond encrusted chain with an attached pendant that can be worn at different lengths. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205377-nour-by-jahan-presents-rainbow-jolie-collection

Music producer Tokimonsta, real name Jennifer Lee, has launched a three-part capsule collection in collaboration with the ethical jewellery brand Wonther, based around the concept of mushrooms. The capsule collection consists of three jewellery tokens that will be dropped over the next three months. The first drop is the resilience necklace, the second jewel to drop is the healing earring and the third and last drop is the creativity ring. Tokimonsta said: “Mushrooms inspire resilience, healing and creativity. I designed these pieces so the wearer is able to keep a small reminder of these pillars with them in everyday life. When the chaos in this world becomes overwhelming, I hope the jewellery will serve as a reminder for how we are in constant connection to all living things – and each other.” A spokesperson for Wonther’s added: “At Wonther we’re proud of prioritising our values in everything we do. Jennifer is a representation of what we believe in – strong, creative, and kind.

How to Wear Multiple Rings at Once: A Style Guide Having the right rings can really complete your look. This guide has some of our best tips on how to wear multiple rings at once. Keyword(s): how to wear multiple rings           Did you know that the luxury jewelry industry is worth   over $21 billion ? It isn't hard to understand why. If you've got a bit of disposable income, there's no reason you shouldn't start wearing jewelry to match your lifestyle. Wearing rings, in particular, is a great way to show off your style. But what about styling rings when you want to wear more than one at a time? There's a way to do it, and we're going to show you right here. Keep reading to learn how to wear multiple rings. Wear Two or Three Rings Who says styling rings have to happen one finger at a time? Shake things up by wearing a few types of rings on the same finger. Styling rings on the same finger looks best when they're made of the same metal. If you ha

Diamnet has launched a new jewellery brand, Hayes and Lake, in a bid to help jewellers differentiate their laboratory grown diamonds from natural alternatives. This is reportedly the first fully branded jewellery range launched to sell exclusively through retailers using laboratory grown diamonds. The brand “embraces” fashion as well as bridal and comes complete with full staff training, window display, in store presentation tray, rose gold authenticity cards, boxes, gift bags and a showcase website. Diamnet said the UK made jewellery is purchased to commemorate a point in time, and that it should last a lifetime. It added laboratory grown diamonds cater to those looking for sustainable and ethical jewellery whilst appearing as “phenomenal value for money” in the shop window. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205351-diamnet-launches-sustainable-jewellery-brand

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 well as pendants and earrings, with tennis bracelets to be added later this year in time for Christmas. The laboratory-grown stones used in the collection include round, brilliant-cuts, oval cuts, and emerald cuts. All the solitaire rings in the range feature the signature Brown and Newirth ‘Bloom’ setting. As part of the collaboration with Brown and Newirth, all pieces will be stamped with the Eco Rocks logo to signify the Created by Brown and Newirth x Eco Rocks partnership. Eco Rocks is a brand created by Bradley’s Jewellers that specialises in laboratory-grown diamonds and Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold. Pieces are designed in-house by Kay B

Retail sales volumes rose by 1.4% in April 2022 following a fall of 1.2% in March 2022, with sales volumes 4.1% above their pre-coronavirus February 2020 levels. In the three months to April 2022, sales volumes fell by 0.3% when compared with the previous three months; this continues the downward trend since summer 2021. Food store sales volumes rose by 2.8% in April 2022, which ONS said was “mostly because of higher spending on alcohol and tobacco in supermarkets”; supermarket food sales were broadly unchanged. Non-store retailing sales volumes rose by 3.7% in April 2022 led by stronger clothing sales. Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 1.4% in April 2022 following a fall of 4.2% in March when record increases in petrol prices impacted sales. Non-food stores sales volumes fell by 0.6% in April 2022 because of falls in other non-food stores (-3.3%) and household goods stores (-0.5%), such as furniture stores. The proportion of retail sales online rose to 27.0% in April 2022 fr

Fashion Trend That Is Evil Eye You kept scrolling through the feed and stopped when you eye-spied your favourite celebrities like Kim K, Miley Cyrus, or Cara Delevingne, wearing an evil eye bracelet or a ring or even a necklace. There’s no great mystery behind why you love and can’t get enough of the Evil Eye jewellery. Evil eye is a trend that jewellery lovers adore, and it’s getting a higher fashion rush. This eye-catchy theme has found its way into trinkets ranging from women’s earrings and charm bracelets to necklaces and even rings. This latest fashion symbol’s history and mysticism are thousands of years old. Historical records date it to Classical Greek antiquity, i.e. showed up somewhere between the 6th and the 8th century BC, when it first emerged on Chalcidian drinking vessels. The symbol spread worldwide and became most prominent in the Mediterranean and Western and Southern Asian cultures. What does an evil eye symbolize? The word charm or talisman run’s through many cultur

Birmingham School of Jewellery has unveiled the official medals which will be awarded to athletes at the Commonwealth Games this summer. The medals have been designed by three students from the school. The medals are being manufactured by Toye, Kenning and Spencer in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, a location which is included on the Birmingham 2022 marathon route. The medal was designed by a group of students led by Amber Alys, with Francesca Wilcox and Catarina Rodrigues Caeiro also part of the winning team that has designed the ribbon and the box for the medal too. Amber Alys, the lead designer for the medal, spoke on behalf of the design team and said: “It has been incredible to see our designs come to life, and we’re delighted with the medals, ribbons and presentation boxes. “We really thought about the athletes when designing the medals – the connection between athletes and the journey they go on to achieve their dream of standing on top of the podium. She added: “We wanted

David M Robinson (DMR) has announced the reopening of its flagship Liverpool showroom, following an “extensive refurbishment and expansion”, marking a 72% upsize in the jewellers’ existing presence in the city. The project is DMR’s largest expansion to date and it introduces the first new concept showroom for the brand, comprising 5,478 square feet. The new Liverpool showroom presents multiple in-store VIP spaces, including a private dining room for 12 guests, champagne bar, and a sound-proof media room equipped with cameras for virtual appointments and content creation.  The new showroom also has a dedicated 1,130 square feet Rolex showroom, in addition to an IWC espace, and it offers expanded jewellery and watch workshops for the showroom’s master goldsmith and master watchmaker. Designed in collaboration with interior designers LXA, DMR said the choice of Liverpool One for this new concept is an homage to the brand’s home city, founded in Liverpool in 1969, and reaffirms its co

Luxury jeweller Laings has opened the doors to its new Omega showroom at St David’s, Cardiff. Spanning 838 sq ft, the new showroom will complement the existing Laings Cardiff showroom at The Hayes, which has operated at St David’s since the luxury retail destination’s second phase expansion in 2009. Stuart McDowell, managing director of Laings, said: “We’re thrilled to see our first mono-brand showroom open its doors in Cardiff, cementing our commitment to the city while extending our longstanding relationship with Omega. “It has been an exciting journey with our colleagues at Omega and we are pleased that they have chosen us as their preferred partner for this project, giving us the opportunity to share our passion and knowledge about the pioneering technology, history and collections of one of the world’s most respected watch brands.” Andrea Nunziata, brand director at Omega, added: “Omega has enjoyed a 60-year relationship with Laings and we are delighted to raise this to the ne

The De Beers Group has announced its rough diamond sales surged 56% year-on-year between 2 May to 17 May, the fourth sales cycle of 2022, rising from $385m (£310m) to $604m (£486.5m). This also marks a 6.7% increase from $566m (£455.9m) in Cycle 3 2022, led by “strong” consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the US in particular. De Beers said that owing to the restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe, it has continued to implement a “more flexible approach” to rough diamond sales during the fourth sales cycle of 2022, with the Sight event extended beyond its normal week-long duration. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “We saw the continuation of good demand for our rough diamonds during the fourth sales cycle of 2022, supported by strong consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the US. “However, rough diamond demand in the coming cycle will be affected as usual by the closure of many diamond polishing factories in In

Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by -0.7% last week from the week before, a consequence of drops in footfall in both retail parks (-1.8%) and shopping centres (-2.3%) whilst in high streets footfall rose modestly by +0.7%. This meant that the gap from the 2019 footfall level widened to -13.5% from -9.3% in the week before, in part due to a strong week-on-week performance in the same week in 2019 when footfall rose by +4.3%. In contrast, despite activity in Central London and regional cities outside the capital declining (-0.4% and -3.1% respectively), there was a rise of +4.4% in Springboard’s Central London ‘Back to the Office’ benchmark which countered this, meaning the gap in footfall from 2019 for the ‘Back to the Office’ benchmark is now smaller than that for Central London as a whole (-17.1% versus -21.8% across Central London). In addition, it found that Footfall dropped in shopping centres from the week before on each day other than Friday, with significant drops

Petra Diamonds has announced that Matthew Glowasky will stand down as a non-executive director of the company and will also stand down from the board, with immediate effect. Glowasky was appointed as a non-independent, non-executive director of the company on 10 March 2021. His appointment was pursuant to a nomination agreement between the company and Monarch Master Funding 2 (Luxembourg) S.a r.l. (“Monarch”), and following the successful completion of the recapitalisation of the Petra Group. Petra said that while Monarch does not currently intend to nominate a director to replace Glowasky, it retains its right to do so under the Nomination Agreement. Peter Hill, Petra’s non-executive chairman, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Matthew for his contribution to Petra during his tenure as a director and wish him every success in his future endeavours.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205255-petra-diamonds-non-executive-director-steps-down

Bradley’s Jewellery has launched a capsule collection of precious jewellery pieces, named Twinkle Toes, to raise funds for Steps Charity Worldwide and The Miscarriage Association. The non-profit, charitable collection comprises a disc pendant, a heart-shaped locket, and a foot-shaped charm set with diamonds and multi-coloured stones. Created by jeweller and boutique owner, Kay Bradley, part of the proceeds from the sale of these designs will go to the dedicated charities. Each piece of Twinkle Toes jewellery sold will also receive a complimentary copy of Bradley’s book ‘Twinkle Toes’ which will be illustrated and printed by local York artists. Bradley said optimism is expressed through the diamonds and multi-coloured gemstones the pieces contain, along with her signature Twinkle Toes feet and Rainbow Hope logo on the reverse of each piece. Bradley said: “My three-year-old son, Rupert, has bilateral talipes and is treated at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Rupert is a pionee

Burton-on-Trent-based Ashes Memorial Jewellery has reported that it has seen sales rise by a third (30%) over the past year, despite the current economic uncertainty. The jeweller said that interest in memorial jewellery has “skyrocketed”since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a “significant spike” in the number of people searching for this style of jewellery on Google. Julia Usher, managing director, Ashes Memorial Jewellery, said: “Since the start of the pandemic, demand for memorial jewellery has soared. It’s still a niche but it’s certainly now a much bigger niche as people’s relationship with death has changed a lot over the past two years. “Memorial jewellery is a powerful and comforting way to help connect a grieving person to their lost loved one. In the darkness of grief, a piece of memorial jewellery can help to create a physical connection between the departed and the living. It acts as a physical memento of happy times spent together. ” source https://www.j

7 Jewelry Bridesmaid's Gifts Your Girls Will Love After your friends have showered you in love, it’s time to spoil them back. Here are 7 jewelry bridesmaid's gifts your girls will love. Keyword(s): bridesmaids gifts       Various   psychology research   shows that gratitude and appreciation can improve your health and strengthen your relationships. Cultivating gratitude also helps you feel positive emotions and relish in good experiences, especially when it's toward people as important to you as your loving bridesmaids. This is one reason that getting your bridesmaids gifts is important after your wedding. Jewelry is a great choice because it shows that you're thinking about them, gives them a keepsake of your time together, and promotes self-expression. Read on to learn some of the best pieces that you can buy for the girls who matter most to you! 1. Star & Moon Charms Want to show that you love someone to the moon and back? A small and subtle star and moo

Berry’s Jewellery, family-owned expert jeweller, has launched the special edition ‘Opeia’ collection to celebrate its 125th year in business. The collection is made up of 10 pieces, comprising a necklace, a small and large pendant, a pair of drop and stud earrings, three rings, a bangle and a bracelet. Designed by Berry’s in-house designer, Emily Rose Holdich, the Opeia collection draws inspiration from the five generations of the Berry’s family who have run the business since its first store opened in 1897. The final portfolio is inspired by shooting stars, comets and other cosmic phenomena that are showcased in the designs of the range, which is named after the constellation of Cassiopeia. Holdich said: “The collection is contemporary, yet timeless, with a focus on creating wearable pieces that will stand the test of time and celebrate the company’s most important milestone to date. “With Berry’s heritage, the theme of ‘family’ was a central concept in the collection, from mood

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 26.3% to 660,006 in April 2022, up from 522,390 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 18.6% to 280,067, against last year’s 236,089. Silver saw an increase of 30% year-on-year, from 268,993 to 349,654. Platinum saw the largest rise, up 73.4% to 29,890 in April. Finally, palladium increased 59.9% year-on-year to 394 pieces. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/205190-hallmarking-surges-26-in-april

The UK economy shrunk by 0.1% in March as consumers started to feel the bite of rising energy prices and the cost of living. The latest figures also come after a period of no growth in February. During the period, services fell by 0.2% on the month and was the main contributor to March’s fall in GDP, reflecting a large decrease (15.1%) in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry. Production also fell on the month by 0.2%; these falls were partially offset by construction, which grew by 1.7%. Output in consumer-facing services fell by 1.8% in March 2022, following a 0.5% (revised down from 0.7%) growth in February 2022; non-consumer facing services grew by 0.2% on the month following a 0.1% fall in February (revised down from 0.0%). Despite this, GDP grew by 0.8% in the three months to March 2022. Services was the main contributor in the three months to March, contributing 0.4 percentage points, while production and construction contribute

Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it was devised to solve a problem. “My wife and I wanted to upgrade her original engagement ring,” explains Sanders. “But when we spoke to the high profile, very respected brand name we bought it from, they were reluctant to divulge their margins. That’s when it became very clear to me that much of the cost for every successful sale goes towards the sales techniques inherent in luxury branded sales rooms. By doing away with all of that – the champagne, the sales staff, the high-end property – we’ve found a way to work with customers that gets them the very best clarity and quality of diamond and a piece of jewellery made to their personal specifications.” By creating an online jewellers that creates besp

South West luxury jewellery business, Michael Spiers, is opening a new showroom near Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre on 14 May 2022. The new showroom, located on No.2 Cornwall Street, is on the site of the former Americano coffee house, a short distance from its former store, where it had been based since 1969. Michael Spiers received a seven-figure funding package from Santander UK to support the move, enabling much of the store’s fit-out and refurbishment. Over the past several years, Santander has supported the jewellers with working capital and funding toward a refurbishment of its Truro showroom as well as day-to-day banking. Michael Spiers is a second-generation family-run business with showrooms in Truro, Taunton and Exeter, as well as Plymouth. The company was established in 1957 and employs a team of 50 across its four stores.  A dditionally, Michael Spiers said it has plans to grow sales through its website, which launched during the pandemic to diversify beyond

Lark and Berry has announced its new Nomad collection of 18k gold vermeil and silver pieces with coloured stones, designed in collaboration with Spanish model Cristina Tosio. The collection features cultured orange and white sapphires, cultured spinel, and cultured diamonds, keeping with the brand’s “commitment to using only sustainable gemstones”. Tosio said: “For me, this Nomad collection represents a powerful woman; a woman who fights for her beliefs – one of them being that she is conscious and respectful of her environment. It’s high jewellery for a woman of free spirit, going anywhere she wants, with her strength and self-confidence as her biggest weapons.” Lark and Berry brand founder, Laura Chave, added: “We loved Cristina’s ideas of women as strong, independent personalities and free spirits, looking for inspiration through wandering the world. “Those ideas are closely bonded with our customers’ desires to self-gift our jewellery. So, this whole package of independence plu

CME has announced the launch of its new bee and butterfly pendants which are inspired by Mandala art. The company said it made the decision to expand its collection of bee and butterfly pendants with these new pieces as nature reportedly continues to trend in jewellery sales in 2022. Reportedly, a mandala is traditionally a geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds. In the ancient Sanskrit language of Hinduism and Buddhism, mandala means ‘circle’. Tracey Toach, designer and buyer at CME, said: “The inspiration behind the designs was Mandala art, I love the symmetry we find in nature, I feel the harmony, beauty and balance reflected in creation is inspiring.” Just last week, CME also launched its daisy-inspired earring collection comprising sterling silver pieces featuring a classic two tone daisy. The first design features a classic single daisy design adoring the huggie hoop or ring, the second presents a single daisy charm, and

When Glasgow jewellery business boss Steven Coll decided to source new client gifts, he turned to one of the remotest Hebridean islands off the coast of Scotland for inspiration. And in a unique tie-up Steven’s family-owned Tom Coll Jewellery struck a deal with the Isle of Coll Distillery to produce specially labelled bottles of gin for their next batch of gifts. Steven who now heads up the jewellery and watch business he and his late father Tom founded in 1984 explained: “We often give a little token of appreciation to clients when they buy something special from us. “In the past we’ve had branded boxes of chocolates or specially baked fudge. We’re always on the lookout for something that little bit different when it comes to jewellery, and we decided to adopt the same strategy for our next thank-you present. “We’d bought a bottle of Isle of Coll Gin as a birthday present for one of our friends at the end of 2021. When he opened it, he suggested right away we should find out about

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 April. However, consumer card spending overall grew 18.1% in April compared to the same period in 2019, marking the highest uplift since October 2021. Shopping at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores grew 15.9% and 76% respectively, compared to the same period three years ago. These were slightly smaller uplifts than in March (16.9% and 76.9%), as Brits seek to save money on weekly shops due to increasing prices. Over half (52%) of these shoppers are cutting down on luxuries, and just under one in two (47%) are buying budget or own brand goods over branded goods, while almost two fifths (38%) are using vouchers or loyalty points to obtain discounts. Meanwhile, the proportion of Br

RapNet, the diamond trading network, has banned Russian diamonds from its platform amid the country’s ongoing attack on Ukraine. According to Rapaport , the ban applies to all diamonds sourced from Russia after 24 February 2022, and it includes polished diamonds manufactured outside of Russia from Russian rough diamonds.  All in all, RapNet has daily listings of 1.8 million diamonds valued at $8.7bn (£7.04bn). Its ban also includes diamonds sourced from companies that are 50% or more owned by sanctioned entities. Overall, Russia supplies about 30% of the world’s rough diamonds. Rapaport said the recent US sanctions on Alrosa are forcing the global diamond industry to legitimise the diamond supply chain, and suppliers are under increasing pressure to identify the source of their diamonds. Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, said: “Sanctions on Russia are fundamentally changing the diamond supply chain. Buyers want assurances as to the source of their diamonds. “Ethi

9 Outfit Ideas to Meet the Parents of Your Significant Other When you meet the parents of your significant other, you want to make a good first impression. Here are outfit ideas with jewelry accessories for the occasion. Keyword(s): meet the parents       There are   several great tips   for impressing your significant other's parents. One of the first ways to do so is to dress appropriately. It's not uncommon to feel a bit hesitant or nervous before meeting with your boyfriend's parents or girlfriend's parents.  You've chosen this man/woman to be your partner in life and in doing so, you also choose their family. It's important to you that you make a good first impression and want to dress accordingly. If you don't meet the parents of various significant others on a regular basis (as many people don't), then it's expected for you to feel uncertain about what to wear.  Thankfully, the guide below lists several outfit ideas and jewelry ideas id