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GLD secures growth investment led by MarcyPen Capital Partners

International lifestyle jewellery brand GLD announces a strategic growth investment round led by MarcyPen Capital Partners, alongside GLD founder Christian Johnston reinvesting in the company to “unlock the next wave of growth”. The investment comes as H.I.G. Growth Partners sells its majority stake in GLD to MarcyPen, a next-generation...

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Turkish brand Kısmet redefines luxury with Fearless line

At a time when the global jewellery market is saturated with maximalism and retro reinvention, a Turkish brand is offering something altogether different, grit with grace. Kısmet by Milka, the Istanbul-based fine jewellery house known for threading symbolism into delicate craft, has unveiled its newest offering, The Fearless Collection, a bold...

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Why jewellery Is taking centre stage in festival season

As the summer festival season unfolds, the fashion industry once again turns its attention to the proving ground of trend experimentation: the music field. But while wellington boots and crochet tops are a given, it’s jewellery that’s quietly becoming the most expressive—and commercially potent—layer of the look. Pandora UK’s latest study on...

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De Beers London names new CEO

Diamond company De Beers Group has appointed Emmanuelle Nodale as brand chief executive of luxury jewellery house De Beers London to spearhead a “new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution” as part of the group’s ‘Origins’ strategy. Nodale has more than 20 years of expertise in shaping and developing global brands, and prior to...

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Hannah Martin unveils video game jewellery collection

British jewellery designer Hannah Martin has teamed up with French independent video game developer Sandfall Interactive and video game publisher Kepler Interactive to create conceptual digital jewellery pieces inspired by the character of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 role-playing video game. Martin has designed five digital jewellery creations...

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Bleue Burnham becomes first jewellery designer to win BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

Bleue Burnham has been named the first jewellery designer to win the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, for the award’s 2025 edition. With this, Burnham will receive a grant of 100,000 pounds, a 12-month business mentoring programme and pro-bono legal services provided by Sheridans. As announced by GQ, Burnham was selected by a judging panel of...

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Jewellery house Poiray acquired by Zadig & Voltaire owner

According to information published by Les Échos, the Gillier brothers recently acquired jewellery house Poiray from the AMS group, owned by Jean-Paul Bize. Since its creation in 1972 by François Hérail and Michel Hermelin, Poiray has changed ownership several times. Acquired in 2013 by Bize and his AMS fund, it has now been acquired by the...

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Jeweller Gemima opens debut store in London

Gemima, a diamond and design house founded by Gemima Macdonald, has opened its first-ever store in the UK as it celebrates a “decade in diamonds”. Located in Wandsworth Town, south west London, the store operates by appointment only and will allow customers to design their dream jewellery, including bespoke engagement rings and jewellery...

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Jewells to make UK retail debut with four new stores

Jewells is launching in the physical retail space with the opening of four new stores across the UK. The British jewellery brand has partnered with landlord Hammerson, which has signed the stores at four of its retail sites. The first locations will open May 30 at Westquay in Southampton and The Oracle in Reading. These will be followed by...

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De Beers to close lab-grown diamond brand, Lightbox

Diamond company De Beers Group has announced plans to shutter Lightbox, its lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery brand. The company confirmed the news in a press release, where it stated that it wished to instead reinforce its “commitment to natural diamonds” and thus had entered into discussions with potential buyers for the sale of certain...

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Pandora reports sales growth in Q1 and is bracing for US tariffs

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has reported a 7 percent organic sales growth in the first three months of 2025, but states it is “actively preparing” for the impact of US tariffs. In a statement, Pandora said that its continued mission to execute its Phoenix strategy, to position Pandora as a full jewellery brand, is delivering “solid financial...

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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...