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Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 8.2% last week from the week before, a greater increase than in any week since Easter 2022, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all three key destination types; by 10.7% in shopping centres, by 8.7% in high streets and by 4.2% in retail parks, during the half-term holiday. The week started quietly with footfall -8.3% lower on Sunday than on the previous Sunday as consumers deferred trips to the half term week. From Monday onwards footfall was significantly higher than in the week before, with rises of 7.1% and 8.3% on Monday and Tuesday, with the uplift increasing further on Wednesday to 13.8%, peaking on Thursday at 20.9% and Friday at 16.7%. Diane Wehrle, insights director at Springboard, said: “The school half term last week delivered a welcome boost to UK retail destinations, with the largest increase in footfall from the week before since Easter week in April 2022. “Customer activity increased in all three key destination t...

Lily Arkwright has announced it has pledged to donate a portion of every sale to Unicef this Black Friday, as the cost of living crisis is “looming” over the world’s economy. The jeweller will donate £50 from every sale to Unicef, save the children campaign. Lily Arkwright has teamed up with Unicef for the last four years, having initially supported them during their 2019 annual London halloween ball charity. As a children’s charity, Unicef works with families, communities and governments in over 190 countries to tackle the root causes, as well as the symptoms, of problems directly affecting children. Unicef works to deliver long-term aid that creates lasting change for children as well as addressing children’s immediate needs. Philip Dawson, Lily Arkwright managing director, said: “Black Friday is a tremendously exciting time of the year for consumers with many businesses offering deep discounting on products. Whilst exciting we’re also conscious it can be a rather stressful time,...

In the third quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 13.9%, a 0.1% rise from Q2 and 0.6% better than the same period last year, according to the latest monitor from the BRC and Local Data Company. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of falling vacancy rates. All locations saw improvements in vacancy rates in Q3. Shopping Centre vacancies fell to 18.8%, down from 18.9% in Q2 2022. High Street vacancies decreased to 13.9% in Q3, which was an improvement on 14.0% in Q2. Meanwhile, Retail Parks remain the retail location with by far the lowest vacancy rate, as they decreased to 9.7% in Q3, a 0.5 percentage point improvement from Q2 2022. Geographically, London, South East and East of England had the lowest vacancy rates. The highest rates were in the North East, followed by Wales and the West Midlands. Helen Dickinson OBE, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: “The overall shop vacancy rate improved for the fourth consecutive quarter; however, v...

Beaverbrooks has invested £1.8m into its Merry Hill store in the West Midlands, including an “extensive” refit and the introduction of a new luxury boutique. The existing Beaverbrooks store has undergone a refurbishment to create a more immersive shopping experience and showcase the retailer’s jewellery and watch expertise to customers. The revamped store has also introduced an exclusive ‘diamond room’ for shoppers looking to consult with the expert team and make special purchases. Alongside a range of luxury bridal pieces, shoppers will be able to choose from a selection of diamonds, jewellery and watches from brands, including the “first-of-its-kind” diamond collection, ‘Beyond Brilliance’. The store will also stock Beaverbrooks’ ‘Essence’ range – the jewellers’ latest diamond addition. Beaverbrooks has also partnered with TAG Heuer to launch its first standalone boutique in the popular shopping centre, creating new jobs in the region. The improved retail space and new boutique...

Dior has announced its newest collection, Rose des Vents, conceived as an “odyssey on the four winds”. It features a range of semi-precious stones in Monsieur Dior’s favourite colours adorning reversible medallions. Edged with a gold rice grain setting recalling a sailor’s rope, each motif is to be worn showing an eight-pointed gold star set with a sparkling diamond, or its other face, set with white mother-of-pearl, pink opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli or onyx. Meanwhile, Rose Céleste frames a smiling sun and a lullaby moon, motifs that return on pendants with a diameter of up to 25mm. Lucky charms include the bee and the lily of the valley, available as mono-earrings. Victoire de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie, said: “The compass rose immediately conveys this lovely idea of a journey, and for me, the creation of a jewel or a work of art means going to the end of something. It’s the wind, it’s the elsewhere, the guide that shows the way.” source https://www.jew...

If you’re here, you probably love pretty rocks as much as I do. Most of the time my DitL posts focus on rocks that you can wear, but today we’re shifting focus to gorgeous display mineral specimens! LuxeRox is a new luxury mineral subscription service that sends rock-lovers like us gorgeous display-ready minerals on a monthly basis. Oh yes, you head me correctly. LuxeRox wants to send you museum-quality mineral specimens. Each LuxeRox package arrives in a sleek black box emblazoned with the LuxeRox logo and contains one museum-quality mineral specimen in a custom LuxeRox velvet pouch. As you unwrap the package, you’ll also find a LuxeRox Lucite mineral stand and an informational card telling you exactly what your mineral is, where it was mined, and what its symbolic meanings and associations are. Continue reading LuxeRox wants to send you museum-quality mineral specimens. at Diamonds in the Library. Via Diamonds in the Library https://ift.tt/IH4AfKy

Burlington Arcade has announced that it has signed 12 new brands, including 3 new jewellers , bringing the total number of tenants to 47. Jewellery designer Lily Gabriella will launch her first ever showroom within the Penthouse above the Piccadilly entrance, opening in November; 886 Jewellery – The Royal Mint will be opening their first jewellery boutique and CARA Jewellers their first boutique in Europe adding to their current 14 stores in Dubai. The 37,000 sqft arcade, with a combined frontage of over 1,100 feet, runs along a 196 yard arcade from Piccadilly through to Burlington Gardens. These new openings join an existing selection including N.Peal, Manolo Blahnik, Strathberry, Vilebrequin, Kick Game, Laduree, Lalique, Globe Trotter, The Vintage Watch Company, E.Marinella, OMEGA Vintage Boutique, Bell and Ross, Crockett and Jones, and many more. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/207722-burlington-arcade-announces-3-jewellerys-amongst-new-brands

Did you know that the jewelry industry in the US rakes in nearly   $58 billion   per year? That's a lot of jewelry! And unfortunately, most of the jewelry that comes on the market looks a lot alike. It can be a headache to find unique items to add to your jewelry collection. You want items that pair well with your style. And you want your jewelry to be high-quality but also affordable. That's why, today, we are bringing you this guide to our ancient glass jewelry. Plus, we'll tell you our favorite fashion styles and classic outfit combinations to pair with your one-of-a-kind pieces. Are you ready to learn more about ancient Roman glass, the jewelry items we create from it, and the clothes you'll love to wear with our creations? Then keep reading this guide for the answers to these questions and more! What Is Ancient Glass Jewelry? Ancient glass refers to glass made from sand quartz. We call it ancient because this is the type of glass that ancient societies used. ...

Diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has opened its first store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, aiming to bring “significant” investment in luxury retail ahead of the busy Christmas period. Creating 12 new roles and investing over £800k in the area, the retailer will also be opening the first dedicated TAG Heuer Boutique in the city and will be the only stockist of the Luxury Swiss brand in the area. The brand new Beaverbrooks store has been specially designed to create a more immersive shopping experience for customers, introducing an exclusive ‘diamond room’ – for those looking to browse an extensive selection of prestigious diamond brands and jewellery for special moments. As well as stocking the first-of-its-kind diamond collection ‘Beyond Brilliance’, the store also brings a wide range of luxury bridal pieces and the latest exclusive diamond range from the retailer, ‘Essence’. Anna Blackburn, managing director of Beaverbrooks, said: “Opening this b...

Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24 October), when it was to be confirmed who had passed the threshold. Boris Johnson, who was expected to officially re-run for the position, confirmed in a statement on Sunday 23 October that he would not be participating in the race, saying it was “simply not the right time”. Sunak will be the UK’s third leader in seven weeks and the first British Asian prime minister in history. Confirming to Westminster, Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee, said: “As returning officer of the leadership election I can confirm we received one valid nomination. Rishi Sunak is therefore elected as leader of the Conservtive Party.” The news comes after Liz Truss resigned as prime minister after a ...

Lark and Berry has launched its new collection of fine, luxury jewellery, with each piece set in 14k gold and taking inspiration from nature’s “wondrous and awe-inspiring connectivity”. The Nexus collection comprises an assortment of lab-grown rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, with sustainable gemstones including grown sapphires, lab-grown rubies, man-made emeralds and cultured diamond highlights. The collection includes a Nexus Sapphire, Emerald and Full Ruby necklace set into 14k gold casing, with lines of cultured diamonds between each colour, and it is encrusted with over 38cts of sapphire, and 12cts or 11cts of Ruby. Also included is the Nexus Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Link Necklace which has every other golden link set in diamonds, with an integrated clasp and the option to add and take away links. The Nexus Half Eternity Ring is mixed gems of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in shades of blue, purple and orange, set into 14k gold and finished with lines of delicate c...

The British Academy of Jewellery will reportedly hold a showcase of a number of rings designed and made by eight BAJ students from 25 to 31 October. The rings will be displayed to the public at Theo Fennell’s premises in Chelsea Barracks, London.  It is reported that the rings are part of BAJ’s collaborative ‘Circle of Life’ live project with Fennell and chosen for the in-store showcase. According to the jewellery academy, the winning ring by BAJ student Blaise Zuntner has already been bought by Sir Elton John.  The ‘Circle of Life’ project saw a group of the academy’s Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “explore storytelling” through jewellery as they received personalised guidance from Fennell. Blaise Zuntner was announced as the winner of the competition at a joint event with Fennell in July 2022.  In addition, students Georgi Tanev and Stacey Price were also highly commended for their work. Along with the winner and runners up, rings by students E...

Sekonda has launched a new collection of women’s jewellery, featuring a wider selection of accessories. The jewellery range includes necklaces, bracelets, bangles, chunky hoop earrings and studs. Customers can choose from styles in gold, silver or rose gold, made from either rhodium, sterling silver or gold plating, with prices starting at £14.99. Rosie Curtis, Sekonda brand manager: “Jewellery was always a natural opportunity area for us in our product range. We already have a successful range of gift sets that include watches and jewellery items but we wanted to explore adding more choice. “When we asked consumers if they would consider buying jewellery from us we got a really positive reaction. We will always be a watch brand first, but we wanted to help our shoppers further accessorise their watch with stylish on-trend jewellery.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/207570-sekonda-launches-new-womens-jewellery-collection

Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 committee. Speaking outside Number 10, Truss said: “I recognise, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate for which I have been elected.” She revealed there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week, with only MPs voting on the next PM. She will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen. It comes following mounting pressure from within her own party, with seventeen Tory MPs having already called for the prime minister to resign after she lost the confidence of the party. The government had faced increasing instability in recent weeks, with a series of U-turns made following the mini-budget of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng which l...

Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collection in collaboration with Fabergé, and the jeweller plans to continue developing the collection alongside its own-brand Yorkshire Rose bridal and fine jewellery offering. Its latest addition, the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm is crafted from 18k gold and features a Yorkshire Rose emblem, decorated with hand-painted white and green enamel, with a central, brilliant-cut yellow diamond and six white diamonds.  The charm can be hung from any necklace or bracelet due to a diamond-set bail loop, although Bradley’s Jewellers York is offering its customers an oval-shaped belcher chain as an accompaniment. The new Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm is available in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Pieces currently in production include a Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Pendant and a matching ring, bangle and pair of drop earrings. This latest phase in the Fabergé for Bradley’s Jewellers Yorkshire Rose collection is ...

Mappin and Webb has introduced the second chapter of its ‘Luxury Jewellery Collection,’ a specially curated range of unique jewellery showcasing the most precious stones with the greatest carat weight and intricate designs to date. It is the second instalment of the collection, which houses over 160 pieces. It features a series of cut diamond eternity rings, statement drop earrings, diamond cluster hoops in white gold and statement diamond cocktail rings. The company said: “This latest launch encourages clients to connect with the pieces, to stack band rings, layer tennis bracelets and express their own individuality. The Tois et Mois rings explore a wonderful mix of stone styles as engagement or luxury right hand rings that are the ideal introduction to the journey of high jewellery.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/207557-mappin-webb-introduces-latest-luxury-collection

The total number of hallmarked pieces during September 2022 dropped by -15.8% year-on-year from 1,009,071 to 849,351, marking a decrease of -159,720, according to the latest figures from the four UK Assay offices. Overall, gold pieces dropped -1.1% in September from 390,638 to 386,433, and silver declined by -26.6% from 584,551 to 429,306. Palladium saw the largest drop year-on-year at -41.5%, with pieces decreasing from 521 to 305, while platinum declined the least at -0.2% from 33,361 to 33,307. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/207554-hallmarking-drops-15-8-in-september

Could you tell us a little bit about your career and what led up to you opening WatchCentre? I began buying watches in Bombay, on a holiday trip to India. I’ve always been based in London, but I would go to India every year, and in 1985, I visited the antiques market where I came across a lot of wristwatches – they were very abundant there at the time. I bought some because I was passionate about them, but afterwards I realised just how valuable they were and how much cheaper they were there than in the West. I then opened a showroom in Bombay, and although my holiday was for a few months, I ended up staying there five years, and I created one of the largest showrooms in Bombay. I came back to London in 1990 after five years and started my operation here, selling watches. What draws you to vintage pieces, and in your opinion, what is it about them that makes people want to invest in them?  People are drawn to vintage pieces because they have a styling from yesteryear. Obviously,...

Boutee, a new challenger marketplace where people can discover and buy from independent British jewellers, has been launched. Founded by two brothers from Sussex, Billy and Ethan Ward, it aims to be the “public’s gateway to discover and buy from the best of British jewellery, all in one place”. Operating as an Etsy-style marketplace, Boutee is jewellery-specific and exclusively sells high-quality jewellery from top British jewellers. Each jeweller has a dedicated storefront on the marketplace. Billy Ward said: “We’re incredibly proud to be a brand new challenger marketplace, standing up for and promoting some incredible independent jewellers. We think the whole world should see what they’re making, that’s our goal in a nutshell, and Boutee is how we’re going to make it happen.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/207535-new-independent-british-jewellery-marketplace-launches

De Beers Group has announced new appointments to its Group Executive Committee (ExCo) following a number of internal promotions, with Riaan Burger, Rasila Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry joining the ExCo. Burger joins the ExCo as CEO of Namdeb, while Vaghjiani is promoted from her role as senior vice president (VP) of Transformation and HR for Brands and Consumer Markets and Corporate Functions at De Beers Group to become executive VP of Transformation for the group. Additionally, Mpugwa, currently head of Talent, Organisational Effectiveness and Learning for De Beers Group, will succeed Joy Roman as De Beers Group executive head of HR, as Roman becomes head of HR for Anglo American’s Technical and Sustainability (T&S) function. Meanwhile, Perry will step up from head of Strategy for De Beers Group to become acting executive VP of Strategy and Innovation as Neil Ventura has decided to move on and pursue other interests. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group said: “I’m...

Jewelry has always been a popular gift for a loved one, and there never seems to be a shortage of new earrings or necklaces on the market. It's estimated that the global luxury jewelry market will reach $40.19 billion by 2031. Yet, finding the perfect new jewelry is tricky when there are so many options... If this is your first time buying luxury jewelry, then don't worry. We've got you covered!  This article will guide you through this magical world of luxury jewelry, from the different types of jewelry to wearing jewelry for every occasion.  Keep reading to find out more.  What Is Luxury Jewelry? There are two terms commonly associated with jewelry, "fashion jewelry" and "fine jewelry," but do you know the difference between these terms?  If not, then you're not alone.  Fashion jewelry is the item you find at your local craft shop or a high street clothing store. These accessories are not made from precious metals but brass, copper, or a...

Rox Jewellers has announced the opening of its first London boutique, located in the Battersea Power Station. The showroom comprises 1,500 square feet and has been designed in a similar style to the company’s six other Rox boutiques in the UK with bespoke fixtures, “luxurious” fabrics and “high spec” finishes though-out. The boutique also features an exclusive Moet and Chandon champagne bar designed for guests to “relax and shop in ultimate luxury”. Rox Jewellers said: “We’re delighted to be opening our first store in the capital showcasing our own-brand diamond jewellery collections, designed and crafted exclusively by our master artisans and designers. “The opening coincides with our 20th anniversary this month as well as the launch of its latest seasonal campaign featuring model cover star Misse Beqiri. The campaign which was unveiled this week, is an homage to the ultimate IT Girl celebrating 20 years of the quintessential ROX woman.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk...

Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last month, in a statement made at the Treasury today (17 October). He confirmed the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20% “indefinitely” until the economic situation stabilises, marking a U-turn from previous plans to lower the rate to 19%. According to the new chancellor, the measures announced today will raise around £32bn a year. Hunt has also confirmed that the energy price guarantee will no longer last for two years, and will instead last until April 2023. As part of this alteration, Hunt also revealed a treasury-led review will take place into how people are helped with energy bills from next April with the scheme likely to be more targeted. Among tax measures reversed are cuts to dividend tax rates, VAT-free shopping for tourists, alcohol duty changes and the IR35 tax changes. “So whilst we will continue with the abolition of the he...

Amanda Coleman has launched three new collections at the Top-Drawer show, the Tourmaline gemstone design pieces, the whimsical Sunshine and Showers and charming, seasonal Robin Redbreast creations. The British jewellery designer, who makes everything by hand in her Lincoln workshop, also revealed she has added six new retailers to her UK stockist list. In addition, existing stockists increased their brand line selection substantially. Coleman said: “I’m delighted with how Top Drawer went. As always, it was brilliant meeting retailers face-to-face and I couldn’t be happier by how well my new collections have been received. “I definitely think that being able to touch and try on the jewellery in real life is so much better than the virtual world we’ve lived and worked in during the last two years. Everyone who visited my stand really appreciated how each piece is handmade in the most sustainable way possible.” She added: “It’s also particularly pleasing that my first-ever Tourmaline ...

Allum and Sidaway has announced the acquisition of Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth, with the transition to be finalised in mid-October. Jason Allum, managing director, will be taking over the reins of Drakes Jewellers as Allum and Sidaway welcome the Plymouth jewellers into its portfolio.   Drakes is an independent family jewellers situated in Drakes Circus Shopping Centre, and the business is being sold by John, Eva, Andrew and Monique Hirshman. The Hirshman family said the decision to sell had enabled them to retire and explore new opportunities, as it “became clear that there was no succession for the business”. Andrew Hirshman, director at Drakes Jewellers, said: “Dad, Monique and I feel very privileged to know that the business we have built as a family over the past 72 years will live on under new ownership. Drakes has always been a huge part of our family and it was an extremely difficult decision to decide to take a step back. “It’s very reassuring to know that Jason wil...

The 2022 NAJ Chair’s Award, sponsored by Presman Mastermelt, will be presented at the Benevolent Society Christmas Ball, held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Thursday, 8 December. The inaugural Chair Award was shared between the three trade charities of the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity, The Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity and the Benevolent Society for their “tireless work supporting jewellery professionals through Covid”. This year, the award will recognise the outstanding contribution of a person or business in recognition of ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the jewellery trade. Announcing the award, NAJ chair Heather Callaway said: “I’m delighted to announce the launch of the Award recognising the contributions individuals and businesses have made to the jewellery community. “As a trade association for the whole jewellery sector, it is vital that we can shine a spotlight on the contributions of individuals and businesses that have maintained incredible commitment a...

LVMH has announced revenue growth of 23% for its Watches and Jewellery business group in the first nine months of 2022 (H1), up from €6bn (£5.39bn) to €7.57bn (£6.6bn) year-on-year. Tiffany and Co. sales were driven by “strong” momentum in the United States, and its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the House was “a great success”. Additionally, its new collection of Lock unisex bracelets was rolled out in North America during the period. Bulgari also continued to strengthen its collections. Its new high jewellery and watch line ‘Eden: The Garden of Wonderswas’ showcased in Shanghai and Beijing, and the Maison’s jewellery creation and manufacturing talent were revealed in the film “Inside the Dream”. Overall, the group reported “record” revenues of €56.5bn (£49.5bn) in H1, marking a 28% increase year-on-year as revenues grew 19% in the third quarter. Sales in Europe, the United States and Japan have jumped sin...

Piaget has announced the appointment of Valerie Gallet to the newly created role of UK brand director, effective 1 October 2022. In her new role, Gallet will report to Sylvain Auroux, general manager for Europe, as Piaget consolidates its position as a “key player” in the watch and jewellery sector. Most recently, Valerie was commercial director for Piaget, overseeing and developing the Middle East, India and Africa region. Overall, she has “extensive” international experience in Europe and the Middle East, previously as marketing director in the beauty industry. Gallet said: “The brand has ambitious plans to expand its presence across the UK and bring the story of its  heritage, elegance and sense of celebration to a much wider audience.” The announcement follows the appointment of chief executive Benjamin Comar in 2021 and new chief marketing and image officer Fatemeh Laleh this year, as a new brand campaign is being launched this winter as the first step in an identity reva...

It might look nice. It might fit well. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's quality jewelry.  So, that begs the question: how do you identify whether a piece of jewelry is quality or not? There are quite a few signs to look out for and we're going to discuss them now. Here are 7 signs you're buying quality jewelry.  1. There Isn't Glue Present A sure sign that your jewelry is of low quality is that it has glue on it. Luxury jewelry never makes use of glue. This is because the glue isn't strong enough to stay connected to jewelry over the years.  Instead, luxury jewelry makes use of more sophisticated attachment mechanisms. In most cases these days, they make use of prongs. These are metal attachments that hold the jewels in place.  Rest assured, if you buy jewelry with glue on it, it's going to break within a year or two. That can be okay if you're just spending a few dozen dollars on it. However, if you've spent a few hundred or a...

Graff is expanding both its Wild Flower and Butterfly Silhouette collections with new pendants and earrings in 18ct yellow and rose gold. The new additions add to the previously available pieces in diamonds and white gold, and Graff said the jewels offer more ways to wear its motifs. The wings on the largest of the two new gold pendants in the Butterfly Silhouette collection are outlined in pavé diamonds, and the wings are angled for a sense of three-dimensionality. Additionally, new Wild Flower pendants and earrings have been added in 18 carat yellow and rose gold. Each golden petal is handcrafted, and the petals are edged in diamonds on the larger pendant. Anne-Eva Geffroy, design director at Graff, said: “As designers, we asked ourselves: how can we translate in gold something that works so well in diamonds? By retaining the lifelike volume of these treasured motifs, and embellishing them with elegant little details, each jewel shines with a simplicity and beauty that is pure G...

F.Hinds has moved to a new and bigger unit in Swindon’s town centre, featuring “the most modern” store design in the F.Hinds portfolio and larger window displays. This has enabled the jeweller to offer increased ranges of the diamonds, jewellery, branded watches and gifts at its “biggest and best store yet” at 86 Regent Street. All of the existing experienced staff team are transferring to the new store in a bid to continue offering the same level of customer service. They will provide a full range of services, including made-to-measure jewellery design, plus remodelling and repairs, as well as watch servicing, battery replacements, insurance, Gold for Cash and more. The company first opened on Bridge Street in 1965 before opening another branch on Regent Street. F.Hinds relocated to a bigger shop inside the Brunel Centre in 1996 and are now moving to 86 Regent Street. Jeremy Hinds, sales director and seventh generation Hinds family member, said: “We’ve been a family business sinc...

UK footfall slowed for the third consecutive month and now sits just 6.8% compared with the same period in 202, as the rising cost of living cuts consumer visits according to the latest data from Springboard. Springboard revealed that superficially September’s results suggest that footfall has largely been unaffected by the cost of living crisis, with the gap from 2019 narrowing marginally to -12.6% from -13.2% in August. However, it added that “far more revealing of the severity of the economic situation facing households” is provided by a comparison of footfall in September 2022 with September 2021, when all Covid restrictions had been removed. The uplift in footfall across the UK diminished for the third consecutive month from +8.6% in August and +15.6% in July. High streets are not only facing the challenge of inflation, according to Springboard, but hybrid working is also impacting the recovery of footfall. It found around a half of all employees continuing to work at home for...

Alice van Cal has launched its October range as part of the birthstone collection, a reinvention of its new signature Anima necklace with a round cabochon white opal set in 18K white gold to mark the birthstone of the month; opals. The 8K white gold lariat necklace features a white opal cabochon at the centre. At the end of the drop chain sits a pendant set with 7 stones – Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Iolite and Blue Sapphire. The adjustable chain allows you to wear the necklace close to the throat or loose. The collection also features an oval clip pendant with a white centre ppal highlighted by 2 halos of white diamonds set in 18K white gold. Sold with an 18K white gold chain and earring extension, the Alice can be worn as a necklace, a bracelet, a wrap-around hand jewel or as an earring drop (combined with your own stud). Every month of 2022 a new piece or capsule collection will be launched featuring the birthstone of the month. source https://www.jewellery...

Designer Suzy Levian has announced a partnership to support women diagnosed with breast cancer through a new collection of jewellery, which will have a portion of the proceeds from each sale donated back to three research foundations: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The collection features a selection of new pink and white jewels by Suzy Levian, with gemstones including: pink sapphire, diamond, morganite, cubic zirconia, pearl, and amethyst. Each jewel features a signature hidden diamond within the band, symbolising one’s inner strength. Meaningful for this collection, cancer warriors and advocates can wear a Suzy Levian Breast Cancer Awareness Collection jewel, recognizing the journey and inner strength to keep fighting, for oneself, and for loved ones. Levian said: “The process of going through hardship goes hand-in-hand with lifting others up. Breast Cancer is a battle no one should ever have to go th...

Goldsmiths, a luxury watch and jewellery retailer and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has reopened its showroom in the West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, with the new luxury design. The Goldsmiths showroom has undergone a refurbishment which now boasts a fresh interior, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands. The refurbished space has provided a light, open plan showroom, with a new hospitality area and seating where clients can browse through the collections. The space was designed in partnership with the UK-based design collective Quadrant Design. The showroom features luxury jewellery brands FOPE, Jenny Packham, Mappin and Webb and for the first time, Messika jewellery.  Goldsmiths said each piece of Messika ladies’ jewellery has been crafted to capture the timeless beauty of diamonds, while offering a contemporary feel which sits perfectly in the modern open plan showroom. Craig Bolton, president of the Watches of Switzerland Gr...

Larkspur & Hawk’s founder and designer, Emily Satloff, loves antique jewelry as much as we do – and I do not say that lightly, my darlings. Her latest release, Larkspur & Hawk‘s Luiza Collection, is an homage to one particular category of antique jewelry, a style and origin that makes most collectors of 18th century styles weak at the knees: antique Portuguese jewels. The use of subtly shimmering, foiled-back gemstones is Larkspur & Hawk’s aesthetic signature. The technique is very unusual to find in contemporary designs and it’s another sign of designer Satloff’s passion for blending the unique beauty of antique jewelry with modern design principles to create soft, romantic, utterly unforgettable new styles. Look at the lush, lovely gems of the Luiza Collection – they glow like sunrise suffusing morning mist. Continue reading Larkspur & Hawk’s Luiza Collection was inspired by antique Portuguese jewels. at Diamonds in the Library. Via Diamonds in the Library https...

Earrings are pieces of jewelry that can make or break an entire look. Whether you want to spice up an outfit or just look a little more put together on a casual day, earrings will achieve it. In fact, earrings (and other jewelry) are so popular that the global jewelry market is expected to exceed $266 billion in value by 2027. Have you heard of huggie earrings? These are a new style of earring that is easy to wear, comfortable, and effortlessly trendy. To learn more about these daily wear earrings, keep reading this article! So What Exactly Are Huggie Earrings? Huggie earrings, often known as huggers, are earrings that don't use a back. Instead, a hinge at the top of the earring allows the post to open and shut. The word "huggie" comes from the fact that the earring is designed to sit snuggly against your earlobe. Huggie earrings were originally relatively tiny and practically enclosed the earlobe. However, because these earrings were so well rece...

De Beers has launched its latest collection, ‘De Beers RVL’, which comprises a juxtaposition of mixed metals, including four 18k white gold and diamond pieces along with three in black titanium and 18k rose gold. The De Beers’ monogram inspired the collection’s aesthetic, with outlines of the ‘D’ and ‘B’ imprinted in the metal to form lines that resemble a code, and when viewed from the side, a gear. The 18k white gold pieces include a RVL Pendant in the shape of an irregular octagon, featuring rows of pavé-set diamonds, and a bracelet with a white gold barrel circumvented with diamond lines and threaded onto a black knotted cord. Additionally, a signet ring and a band complete the quartet. Meanwhile, a trio of black titanium and 18k rose gold pieces (including a pendant, bracelet and ring) contrast with the white gold pieces. The lines of this design are formed from depressions in the metal which have been lined with rose gold and include a brushed titanium surface. These pieces ...

Almost 40 years on from Octopussy’s famous Fabergé egg heist plot, the James Bond franchise is collaborating with the iconic brand off screen for the very first time, marking the 60th anniversary of 007 and Fabergé’s 180th celebrations. The Fabergé x 007 Egg Objet will aim to “encapsulate Bond’s stories within its design”, which will feature subtle references to Bond’s trademark gadgets. From a manufacturing perspective, the forthcoming egg will “showcase the most innovative and technologically advanced mechanisms Fabergé has accomplished to date.” Signature to Fabergé, the 007-collaborative piece will have a series of “surprising elements” which will be revealed in 2023, which also marks 40 years since Octopussy’s release. Despite being central to the story, the ‘Fabergé’ egg in the 1983 film was in fact a film prop set with Swarovski crystals, meaning the upcoming one-off egg is the first of its kind. Fabergé’s creative director, Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell, said: “This is a th...