Renowned global women’s empowerment group, The Sorority, has unveiled its first ever exclusive product launch. Collaborating exclusively with Sorority member and acclaimed jewellery designer Anabela Chan, limited edition pair of Soror (Sister) rings have been conceived as two distinct expressions and embody the vision of the private member club – to unite women and inspire…
A-list celebs spark the return of traditional Signet rings
Signet rings are in the midst of a global revival thanks to the growing support of A-list celebrities, according to fashion search platform Lyst. According to Lyst, searches have seen an increase of 38% on last year’s figures and the company cites Cara Delevingne, Rosie Huntingdon Whiteley and the Middletons as key influencers of the…
EXCLUSIVE: New men’s jewellery brand to launch at IJL
Oscar Graves, a new men’s jewellery brand, will be launching at International Jewellery London next month with a unique offering of bespoke luxury rings and cufflinks. Founded by Pearse Curran, who has developed the brand after 25 years in the international jewellery business, Oscar Graves has launched to fill a gap in the market for…
Non-charm sales now account for quarter of Pandora’s business
Pandora is on track with its ambitions to become a ‘full jewellery’ brand, its latest financial accounts reveal. Growth for the brand’s first quarter was primarily driven by rings (+42%), earrings (+57%) and necklaces and pendants (+56%), reflecting Pandora’s continued progress towards its goal to offer a full product range to consumers. Last year the…
Steffans reveals digital ring business plans
Northampton-based jewellery retailer Steffans has announced plans to launch a digital ring business next year. To further develop its online presence, Steffans has acquired the domain name ‘rings.co.uk’. Store director Wesley Suter says “in an aim to take back market share from some of the high street multiples” the store will launch an online ring…
Julien Riad Sahyoun launches lower price point rings
Artist jewellery designer Julien Riad Sahyoun has launched the Skinny collection, designed to add a more accessible range to the brand. Unveiling the new designs at a private breakfast with Professional Jeweller and other members of the press, the Skinny collection is a natural extension to the designer’s debut Just Revolution Skin range. As each…
Willie Hamilton highlights key jewellery trends for 2017
Company of Master Jewellers chief executive officer, Willie Hamilton, has highlighted key jewellery trends for retailers to watch out for this year. Talking at the retailer’s meeting at the buying group’s bi-annual trade event, Hamilton pinpointed trends within the jewellery industry which the CMJ believes will be important over the next 12 months. The most…
Bulgari reveals designs by late British architect
Italian jewellery house Bulgari has launched new jewellery pieces designed by the late Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid. Partnering with the globally renowned architect before she passed away last year, Bulgari called on Zaha Hadid to design new pieces for its B.zero1 range. Today, Bulgari has introduced the new B.zero1 Design Legend ring and pendant.…
Brand new jewellery retail gem set to open in Cotswolds
A new jewellery retailer specialising in gemstones is set to open later this year in the Cotswolds. The owner, Helen Plumb, is a gemmologist and collects gems from around the world which she has turned into necklaces, rings, bracelets, cufflinks and more. The shop in Winchcombe will feature rubies collected from Thailand, amber from Burma…
Jewellery brand lifted by Adele’s Glastonbury showing
London jewellery designer Ruth Tomlinson’s new collection has received a massive boost ahead of its forthcoming launch after her pieces were sported by Adele at Glastonbury. The British pop star headlined the world-renowned festival last week and chose to finish off her bespoke Chloe gown with an eclectic mix of jewellery including yellow gold rings…
