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Kendra Scott launches second collaborative Dolly Parton collection

Lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has launched its second collection, which was developed in collaboration with iconic artist Dolly Parton. Inspired by Dolly Parton's famous song "I Will Always Love You," the limited-edition collection aims to pay tribute to the artist's legacy with its handcraft designs that blend symbolism with storytelling. The...

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Kay Jewelers taps Teddy Swims as its inaugural Chief Love Officer

Kay Jewelers has partnered with genre-mixing artist and style icon Teddy Swims, who will serve as the diamond and jewelry retailer’s first-ever Chief Love Officer. In his new role, Swims, best known for his breakout song ‘Lose Control’, will bring his distinct energy and heartfelt perspectives to the brand, helping Kay Jewelers explore various...

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Bulgari doubles down on Italian manufacturing with Valenza expansion

Bulgari has completed the expansion of its Manifattura in Valenza, positioning the site as the world’s largest single-brand jewellery production facility — a strategic move that underscores the brand’s ambitions to scale output, control its value chain more tightly, and reinforce its sustainability credentials. Bulgari said the enlarged...

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Ana Luisa prepares for US retail rollout, as it opens its second store in New York City

Now seems like an unlikely time for many retailers and brands to invest in their retail strategy. With many fashion and accessories brands grappling with increasing unpredictability, global trade turmoil, supply chain issues, and a slow in consumer demand, some, like direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa, are jumping headfirst into...

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Kendra Scott partners with Dolly Parton for exclusive, limited-edition collection launch

Jewelry and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has launched a new limited-edition collection designed in collaboration with international star and philanthropist Dolly Parton. The launch signals the start of a multi-year collaboration between the artist and the brands, and it features pieces that merge Parton’s unique style with Kendra Scott’s iconic...

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Aboab Jewelry hosts pop-up in New York to celebrate 5th anniversary

New York City-based contemporary jewelry brand Aboab is set to mark its five-year anniversary with a two-day pop-up event. Running from September 18, the popup follows the end of New York Fashion Week and will feature a selection of hundreds of Aboab pieces curated to show the brand’s journey and evolving design philosophy. "We are excited to...

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Zales sponsors US open players and launches capsule collection with Prince

Fine jeweler brand and retailer Zales is deepening its connection to the tennis world in honor of its 100th anniversary by sponsoring select players during the upcoming US Open matches. In addition, the Signet-owned diamond jeweler has also partnered with Prince, a global racquet sports and lifestyle brand, to create a special capsule...

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Ana Luisa opens permanent jewelry studio in SoHo

Following the opening of its debut store in SoHo, New York, direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa introduces a new concept - a permanent jewelry studio. The Ana Luisa Studio (AL Studio), located conveniently next to the brand’s store at 31 Spring Street, New York, marks the next step in the brand's expansion of customer offerings....

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Watches of Switzerland reports increase in H1 revenue, profit

Watches of Switzerland has reported an increase in revenue and profit in the first half of the year. The London-listed group made revenue of 765 million pounds in the six months to October 30, up 31 percent from the prior year, or up 23 percent at constant exchange rates. It said it experienced continued strong demand across its luxury watches...

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Watches of Switzerland Q1 revenue up, but warns of potential challenges in H2

Watches of Switzerland has reported revenue of 391 million pounds in the first quarter ended July 31, up 25 percent at constant currency and up 31 percent at reported rates. Luxury watches revenue was up 32 percent to 342 million pounds, while luxury jewellery revenue grew 36 percent to 27 million pounds. Breaking it down by geography, revenue...

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Pandora posts record Q1 revenue, ups FY sales outlook despite ongoing uncertainty

Danish jewellery giant Pandora has reported record revenue in the first quarter of the year and upped its full-year sales guidance despite warning of ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Pandora’s revenue in the quarter came in at 5.7 billion Danish krone (765 million euro), up 21 percent on an organic basis...

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FW22 Jewelry Trends: crystal and Lucite necklaces, body jewelry, earrings and more

Using crystal as a cost effective way to emulate diamonds dates back to the late 19th century. Daniel Swarovski is credited with inventing a machine to create precision-cut, premium-quality lead glass crystals using a composition of sand, quartz, and other minerals. Lucite jewelry is made from acrylic resin and was created by DuPont in 1937....