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How jewellers are navigating gold's pricing surge

As gold trades at an all-time high of 3,500 dollars an ounce—soaring more than 30 percent this year—jewellery designers are finding themselves in a precarious position between creative integrity and commercial survival. The surge, spurred by global economic uncertainty and a surge in safe-haven investing, comes at a time when gold’s symbolic...

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Kismet by Milka opens its first UK flagship in London

Istanbul jeweller Kismet By Milka, known for its fine jewellery and luxury piercings, has opened its debut store in London as part of its continued global retail expansion. Located at 110 New Bond Street, London, the flagship store spans 1,500 square feet across two floors. It features a curated selection of fine jewellery and two luxury...

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Jewellery house David Webb snapped up by investment group Middle West Partners

David Webb, an American jewellery house, has been acquired by investment group Middle West Partners, which has snapped up a majority stake in the storied business. Financial details and terms of the transaction were not disclosed in a press release. Adopting what it says is to be a “careful, long-term view on growth”, Middle West Partners said...

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Pandora expands presence in London with fourth store

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has unveiled a new store on Oxford Street West to mark its fourth store in London as it continues to expand its presence in the city to support its growth in the UK. The Oxford Street West store is located opposite Bond Street tube station and introduces the brand’s bold, custom store typology, the first of its...

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Chanel acquires 20 percent stake in Leo France

French fashion house Chanel has acquired a 20 percent in Florentine label Leo France SpA, a company specialising in the production of costume jewellery and metal accessories. The acquisition pertains to Leo France's capital, according to corporate records, 20 percent of which is now held by the French luxury house. In 2023, Leo France reported a...

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Pandora names new general manager for the UK and Ireland

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has appointed Nicole Clayton as its new general manager for the UK and Ireland. Clayton, a senior executive with a track record with consumer goods and fashion brands, will join Pandora on April 1. Most recently, Clayton served as the global chief digital officer for top FMCG brand Nestlé-Nespresso in Switzerland....

Fashion

Michael Kors watches and jewellery to remain with Fossil

New York-based designer brand Michael Kors has extended its licensing agreement with the Fossil Group to continue creating its watches and jewellery. The move will see Michael Kors remaining a Fossil Group-licensed brand through 2027. John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive of Capri Holdings Limited and chief executive of Michael Kors, said...

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Jewellery brand NakhreWaali acquired by Tamasq

Direct-to-consumer fashion accessories brand NakhreWaali, known for its handcrafted statement pieces, has been acquired by Tamasq, which operates in the sustainable fashion space with a focus on handcrafted Indian fashion. In a statement, Tamasq said the acquisition would “bring together two brands with a shared ethos of preserving artisanal...

Culture

Bvlgari extends relationship with BAFTA

Luxury jewellery Bvlgari is extending its relationship with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for its fourth consecutive year, sponsoring the organisation’s nominee’s party and the EE BAFTA Film Awards. Since the inception of the BAFTA’s partnership with Bvlgari in 2022, the LVMH-owned label has continued what is described...

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Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Award recipient announced

Jameel Mohammed, founder and designer of Khiry, an afrofuturist luxury jewelry brand established in 2016, made history last night as the first recipient of the inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. “I have long believed in the power of Tiffany & Co. as an American luxury brand. I am an American luxury designer and I am really...

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Messika appoints new chief brand officer

French luxury jewellery brand Messika has named communications veteran Edouard Schneider as its chief brand officer, effective immediately, as the brand looks to expand its international footprint. Schneider joins Messika from Acne Studios, where he has served as global communication director and head of the brand’s French division. Prior to...

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Karen Millen signs jewellery licensing agreement with Simon Harrison

Boohoo-owned Karen Millen has secured a new jewellery licensing agreement with Simon Harrison, an established designing, manufacturing and licensing firm. The news coincides with the launch of the brand’s new spring/summer 2025 collection, which will be stocked by Debenhams, Next and Karen Millen, itself. Each piece in the collection has been...