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Katchin the new marketplace for jewellery and watches launches

A new global marketplace created specifically for jewellery and watches, Katchin has launched in the UK, backed by the Fossil Group. Katchin aims to offer consumers a new way to shop for accessories, bringing together “the most sought-after names together in a one-stop-shop” alongside curated content and how-to-style guides. The platform, built...

Jan 25, 2023

Fashion |Jewellery

Tiffany & Co. acquires rare Argyle Pink diamonds

Tiffany & Co. has confirmed that it has acquired a curation of rare pink diamonds from the now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia for an undisclosed sum. Due to the unique combination of extreme pressure and temperature required to form these diamonds, they are typically much smaller than 1 carat in size, explains Tiffany in a statement....

Jan 24, 2023

People

Pandora names Byron Clayton as chief HR officer

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has appointed Byron Clayton as its new chief HR officer. Clayton joins Pandora on February 1 from Ikea, where he served as deputy chief people officer, supporting its global retail workforce of more than 170,000 employees. Prior to joining Ikea in 2019, he held HR leadership positions at Nokia, Microsoft, Maersk,...

Jan 12, 2023

Retail |Jewellery

PdPaola to open its first store in London

Barcelona-based jewellery brand PdPaola is opening its first international store in London in mid-February. The boutique will be located at 18 Floral Street, in Covent Garden, alongside contemporary and high-end fashion brands, including Ganni, Rails, Paul Smith, A.P.C., and Ted Baker. The opening marks the next step in the brand’s long-term...

Jan 11, 2023

Fashion

Swarovski unveils tiara for the 2023 Vienna Opera Ball

Swarovski has unveiled the tiara designed for the Vienna Opera Ball 2023, which will be worn by each of the 144 debutantes at the event on February 16. The Vienna Opera Ball is one of the most prestigious cultural events in the Austrian calendar, and the Swarovski tiara will be the centrepiece of the opening ceremony. This year’s design is...

Jan 10, 2023

Fashion |In Pictures

Tiffany & Co. taps Blackpink’s Rosé for new ‘Lock’ campaign

Tiffany & Co. is expanding its first gender-neutral ‘Lock’ jewellery offering, launched last September in the US, beyond bracelets to include rings, earrings and pendants. The ‘Lock’ collection aims to offer a new expression of design and craftsmanship while paying homage to the jeweller’s heritage and introducing new innovations as the...

Jan 4, 2023

Business

Swiss watch exports recorded their best-ever performance

Demand for Swiss luxury watches has seen the sector record its best-ever performance. Citing a growth of 10.9 percent over 2021, November sales topped 2.4 billion francs, contributing to a stellar earnings year so far. Total exports for the year to date is 22,8 billion francs, up 11.9 percent over last year. Data from the Federation of the Swiss...

Dec 22, 2022

Fashion |Jewellery

Jasper Conran debuts jewellery collection

British luxury brand Jasper Conran London is adding jewellery to his line-up of fashion, furniture and homeware, accessories, and fragrances. The debut Jasper Conran jewellery collection has been designed to showcase the label’s “thoughtful design, outstanding quality, and timeless appeal,” taking a minimalist approach to design, using...

Dec 21, 2022

BusinessFeatured

Pandora to create 133 new jobs in New York City

Danish jewellery brand Pandora is to create 133 new full-time jobs in New York City with the opening of its permanent North American headquarters in early 2023, following the opening of a temporary office in July. The new offices will be located at 1540 Broadway in Times Square and will span more than 27,000 square feet on the building’s 35th...

Dec 14, 2022

Retail |In Pictures Featured

Kimai opens its first retail store in London

Digitally native and traceable fine jewellery brand Kimai, which offers lab-grown diamonds, has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in London. Located at 24 Chiltern Street, London, the retail space offers Kimai’s range of 100 percent traceable lab-grown diamonds and recycled 18k gold jewellery, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and...

Dec 12, 2022

People

Travis Barker named creative director of Clocks + Colours

Drummer Travis Barker has teamed up with jewellery brand Clocks + Colours to become creative director and collaborator for joint collections. The Blink 182 star’s new role was unveiled in an Instagram post on the label’s Instagram account, where Clocks + Colours founder, Shane Vitaly Foran, expressed the team’s excitement for the new...

Dec 9, 2022

Fashion

Fashion tech: Consumers can now virtually try-on 3D necklaces

Online shopping for jewellery, specifically necklaces, has just been made easier with a new virtual try-on solution launched by Perfect Corp. Jewellery, like fashion, is size and fit sensitive, and digital innovation in the sector allows retailers and jewellery brands to boost online customer shopping experiences. In a statement Perfect Corp....

Dec 6, 2022