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Independent retailers warn of ‘mounting pressure’ as half consider closure
More than half of the UK’s independent retailers have considered closing their business, according to a new survey from Spring and Autumn Fair and Save The High Street.org.You'll need to
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600-Year-Old Amethyst Jewel Found in Polish Castle Moat Sparks Intrigue
Perhaps the noble traveler tossed it into the moat in a fit of rage. Or maybe it slipped unnoticed from her silk-clad shoulder as she crossed the timber bridge. Whatever the reason, a 600-year-old aristocratic jewel has recently…
WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day
Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day.
The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders…
Lark and Berry launches new Vault jewellery membership scheme
Lark and Berry has launched a new membership scheme that allows customers to trade in worn pieces for up to 120% of their original purchase value.
The new scheme, called The Vault, introduces what the company claims is the jewellery…
Philadelphia Eagles Unveil Super Bowl LIX Rings With First-Ever Pop-Out Wings
The Philadelphia Eagles capped off their historic 2024 season in grand fashion on Friday night, as players, coaches and staff received their Super Bowl LIX Championship Rings during a private ceremony in Philadelphia. Designed by…
Jewelry Collection Story – Hannah of @georgie-the-magpie – Gem Gossip
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Hannah of @georgie_the_magpie – we have followed each other for SO LONG, I almost feel like she is part of my family! Hannah is an art teacher and loves…
Richemont sales rise 6% on strong jewellery demand
Richemont has reported a 6% increase in group sales to €5.4bn (£4.68bn), driven by continued strength in its jewellery maisons, which rose 11% to €3.91bn (£3.38bn) for the quarter ended 30 June!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hancocks Jewellers marks 165 years on Manchester’s King Street
Manchester jeweller Hancocks is marking its 165th anniversary, continuing to trade independently from its long-standing premises on King Street.
The business was founded in 1860 by Josiah Hancock, initially offering a clock-winding…
Music Friday: Tracy Byrd Proclaims That Love Makes a Diamond Shine
Welcome to Music Friday, our weekly feature that highlights songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we’re revisiting Tracy Byrd’s 1997 hit, “Don’t Love Make a Diamond Shine,” a country tune…
Goldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club
The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Saturday Club have announced a three-year partnership aimed at ensuring more young people across the UK have free access to vital creative education.
As headline subject partner of the National…
Chelsea Is First Team to Hoist Reimagined Golden FIFA Club World Cup Trophy
On July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Chelsea Football Club made history as the first team to hoist the newly designed FIFA Club World Cup Trophy — a spectacular 24-karat gold-plated creation designed by FIFA and crafted in…
Annoushka unveils exclusive Watches of Switzerland Group partnership
British fine jewellery brand Annoushka has revealed that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Watches of Switzerland Group.
The brand’s ranges will be launched online at Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb this July,…
Tommy Paul Proposes to Paige Lorenze With 8-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond
Tennis star Tommy Paul and style influencer Paige Lorenze are officially engaged after nearly three years of dating — and the ring is definitely a head-turner. Paul, currently ranked No. 16 on the ATP Tour, popped the question this…
Dior presents second chapter of Rose Des Vents models
Dior has unveiled new additions to its Rose des Vents jewellery line, first introduced in 2015 by artistic director Victoire de Castellane.
The collection, which draws inspiration from Christian Dior’s childhood home in Granville,…
Small City Dedicated to Oz’s Dorothy Gale Unveils Giant Ruby Slipper Slide
There’s no place like Liberal, KS — especially now, with the unveiling of the “Dorothy’s Slipper Slide,” a whimsical new roadside attraction celebrating the town’s cherished connection to The Wizard of Oz. On July 11, city leaders…
Anna Hu unveils 21 new pieces at Paris Haute Couture Week
Jewellery artist Anna Hu has unveiled 21 new creations at Paris Haute Couture Week autumn/winter 2025–2026, continuing her exploration of natural forms and Chinese cultural motifs.
The collection draws on longstanding themes for the…
Kelly Osbourne’s New ‘Honeybee’ Engagement Ring Is a Sweet Symbol of Love
TV personality Kelly Osbourne is officially engaged — and her stunning new ring is as sweet as its inspiration. Musician Sid Wilson, best known as the turntablist for Slipknot, proposed to Osbourne on July 5 backstage at Black…
Chaumet unveils nature-inspired high jewellery collection
French jeweller Chaumet has launched its latest high jewellery collection, Jewels by Nature, at an event in Marbella, Spain.
The collection comprises 54 pieces inspired by flora and fauna, reflecting the maison’s longstanding…
Repossi unveils new Blast collection
Repossi has launched its new Blast collection, expanding on its design language of “volume, sculpture and heritage influences”.
Following its 2024 Serti sur Vide collection, which explored negative space, the latest offering shifts focus…
Tasaki unveils Haute Joaillerie and Ritz Paris collections
Japanese jeweller Tasaki has unveiled its high jewellery collection, Tasaki Haute Joaillerie, during Paris Haute Couture Week.
The collection draws on Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship, with designs inspired by architecture, history…
Demand for gold across the UK increases 50% in the last 12 months
Demand for gold across the UK has increased 50% between July 2024 and June 2025, according to data from Gold Bank London.
This latest insight direct from Gold Bank London takes into account the retailer’s sales from across the country,…
Thomas Sabo teams up with SmileyWorld for new charm collection
Jewellery brand Thomas Sabo is launching a new collaboration with lifestyle brand SmileyWorld, unveiling a collection of charms designed to reflect emotional expression and individual style.You'll need!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Fabergé unveils limited edition 007 Goldfinger egg objet
Fabergé has released a limited edition egg objet inspired by Goldfinger (1964) as part of its ongoing collaboration with the James Bond franchise.
It follows the launch of the Fabergé x 007 egg safe locket with ruby heart surprise in…
Music Friday: Country Star Don Williams Shines With ‘Gold in the Morning Sun’
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight classic songs that sparkle with references to jewelry, gemstones or precious metals. Today, we turn back the clock to 1977 and Don Williams’ chart-topping hit, “I’m Just a Country Boy.” It’s…
Mikimoto unveils Les Pétales high jewellery collection
Mikimoto has launched its new Les Pétales high jewellery collection, drawing inspiration from rose petals “caught in the wind”.
The collection aims to capture the “fleeting beauty” of nature through pearls and gemstones.
Each piece…
Florida Couple’s Road Trip to Crater of Diamonds Park Nets 3.36-Carat Diamond
A Florida couple’s road trip turned into a dazzling dream come true when they discovered a 3.36-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park while wet sifting just their third bucket of soil.
Scott and…
Necklace Layering for Dummies (Stylish Dummies) – Gem Gossip
It’s no secret that layering necklaces is a hot trend right now. Sure it looks easy — put on a necklace, add another, and then another. But is it though? Have you ever tried layering necklaces before? Wow,…
Natural Diamond Council CEO steps down
Natural Diamond Council (NDC) chief executive David Kellie has announced he will step down at the end of 2025.
Kellie’s departure follows the signing of the Luanda Accord, which commits more diamond producers to support the promotion of…
Ethical Montana Sapphires: How They’re Mined, Cut & Traced
What Makes Montana Sapphires So Ethical? Most of the Montana sapphires we use come from the Rock Creek region — a ruggedly beautiful area in Western Montana that’s also home to Bull Trout, an endangered fish species. Because the local…
Deshaun Watson & Jilly Anais Dazzle With 50+ Carats of Wedding Band Brilliance
NFL star Deshaun Watson and model-author Jilly Anais tied the knot in dazzling style on July 3 in Miami with an opulent celebration that put diamonds front and center. The couple showcased matching wedding bands with a combined total…