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News Briefing: 13 April 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Cartier show at London’s V&A features 350 jewellery pieces worn by royalty and Hollywood
Reuters, 11 April 2025 for SCMP: Exhibition at London’s V&A explores Cartier luxury jewellery, watches and tiaras, with creations spanning decades of elegance and innovation.
Diamonds are forever: a glittering crowd gather for the opening night of Cartier’s exhibition at the V&A
Davina Chelsea, 10 April 2025 for Tatler: A-list actresses joined Tatler cover stars and the glitterati for the VIP preview at the museum.
The Story Behind Elizabeth Taylor’s “Red Fire” Ruby Necklace By Cartier
Kerry McDermott, 12 April 2025 for Vogue: “It was a perfect summer day and day of perfect love.” So said Elizabeth Taylor of a memorable afternoon on the French Riviera in 1957.
Vogue’s First Look At Cartier’s Long-Awaited London Exhibition At The V&A
Funmi Fetto, 10 April 2025 for Vogue: From rare tanks to royal tiaras, a dazzling new Cartier exhibition is set to open at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Photograph by Otto Masters. Set design by Kiara Gourlay.
Why royal jeweller Cartier 'was the first to know King Edward VIII would abdicate'
Claudia Joseph, 12 April 2025 for Daily Mail: Following the death of George V in January 1936 royals and aristocrats flocked to Jacques Cartier to invest in jewellery for Edward VIII’s Coronation.
How 'king of jewellery' with more than a century of Royal Family ties has remained the signature aristocracy accessory brand - as it holds major exhibition in the London V&A
Josie Goodbody, 11 April 2025 for the Daily Mail: When the then Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey to marry Prince William APril 2011, it was her Alexander McQueen dress that had hitherto caused most of the frenzied interest into who the designer would be - Sarah Burton - and what a wonder it was.
‘The king of jewellers’: V&A charts the rise of Cartier in new exhibition
Chloe Mac Donnell, 8 April 2025 for the Guardian: Exhibition will explore relationship between British royal family and French jeweller, with more than 350 pieces on display.
Cartier jewellery worn by royalty and celebrities to go on display in London
Sarah Mills and Marissa Davison, 9 April 2025 for Reuters: An exhibition celebrating jewellery made by the prestigious French luxury goods company Cartier since the start of the 20th century, including watches and tiaras, will open at London's V&A Museum on Saturday.
Camilla’s Jewellery: The Queen Mother’s Lily of the Valley brooch
Kieran Rumsby, 7 April 2025 for the Crown Chronicles: In official portraits to mark her 20th wedding anniversary to King Charles, Queen Camilla opted to wear The Queen Mother’s Lily of the Valley brooch.
Always in our thoughts: as Camilla wears Queen Elizabeth II’s famous diamond and sapphire brooch in Italy, Tatler reveals 3 times the Queen paid tribute to her late mother-in-law with pieces from her jewellery collection
Isaac Bickerstaff, 9 April 2025 for Tatler: Queen Camilla oft pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II with delicate brooches and glittering jewels from her collection
https://www.tatler.com/article/camilla-queen-elizabeth-ii-tribute-brooches
Gemfields and ĀZLEE Launch Emerald-Inspired Jewellery Collection Celebrating Zambia's Landscape
Diamond World News Service, 9 April 2025 for Tatler: Luxury gemstone company Gemfields has joined forces with Los Angeles-based jewellery label ĀZLEE to unveil Origins, an exclusive eight-piece capsule collection inspired by the natural beauty of Zambia and its famed emeralds
Coventry celebrity jeweller who started out 'as a hobby' aims to restore city's lost history
Priyanka Patel, 13 April 2025 for Coventry Telegraph: Feras El Sawi started his custom jewellery business, Fairuz Jewellery in 2021
Q&A / Jewellery designer Marla Aaron on taking a unique approach to creating customisable pieces, finding her own way in the retail landscape, and why she designs jewellery for every woman
Gloria Tso, 7 April 2025 for SCMP: The New York-based jeweller launched her eponymous line in 2012, pioneering a fun, whimsical approach to customisable jewellery that still resonates with global audiences today.
Selected by Numéro: the jewelry designers you need to know about
Louise Menard, 9 April 2025 for Numero: Minimalist, baroque, or playful—these jewelry designers are breaking the rules and breathing new life into the art of adornment. Discover our selection of must-know talents whose bold and refined universes are redefining the craft.
When Bass Meets Bling: Jewellery Designer Hannah Martin and Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman launch jewellery collection
Charlene Co, 10 April 2025 for Prestige: In an exclusive interview with Prestige, jeweller Hannah Martin and Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman talk about their serendipitous meeting and resulting partnership that led to a punk-inspired collection reflecting on the transience of life.
Ariana Grande Gives Crystal Couture in Swarovski's SS25 Campaign
L'OFFICIEL, 4 April 2025 for L'OFFICIEL Singapore: Ariana Grande returns for Swarovski’s Spring/Summer 2025 campaign, celebrating transformation, bold crystal jewellery, and 130 years of iconic style.
Belle Époque necklace expected to fetch thousands at auction
Deb Gayen, 12 April 2025 for Yahoo: A Belle Époque necklace is expected to fetch up to £2,000 at auction.
Kate Middleton-loved brand launches first bridal jewellery range with timeless buys from £40
Grace Salmon, 9 April 2025 for Daily Mirror: Astrid & Miyu, a brand loved by Kate Middleton, Holly Willoughby and more, has just released it's first ever bridal jewellery collection with stylish pieces starting from £40
Strong results for luxury jewellery retailer despite challenging conditions - boosted by opening of Breitling boutique
Stephen Farrell, 7 April 2025 for Insider Media: A luxury jewellery retailer has reported strong financial results despite "challenging" conditions in the retail sector, with a new luxury watch store opening providing a boost.
Moore & Crowley jewellers set to open in Beccles, Suffolk
Phoebe Ozanne, 10th April for Beccles and Bungay Journal.: A jewellery shop is set to open in a town centre with an in-store workshop.
WATCH IT Prestigious jewellery chain with 155 UK sites to close 16 stores for good with jobs at risk
Caron McKinlay, 11 April 2025 for The Sun: Where possible, affected staff at the company, which has 709 support service staff members, will be redeployed
SJS Smith Jewellery rebrands as Stockport Jewellery School
10 April 2025 for Marketing Stockport: SJS Smith Jewellery, founded in 2017 by silversmith Sam Smith, has rebranded as Stockport Jewellery School to better represent its core mission—teaching the art of jewellery making.
BLNG secures $3M for AI jewellery design
Lucy Adams, 8 April 2025 for Tech: The jewelry market faces significant challenges, including declining diamond prices and growing pressure on brands to innovate and differentiate.
U.S. High Jeweler David Webb Acquired By Investment Firm
Anthony DeMarco, 7 April 2025 for Forbes: Investment group, Middle West Partners, said Monday it has acquired David Webb Holdings LLC, a storied American jewelry house known for its bold, colorful designs and master craftsmanship.
Floral fine jewellery for spring
Jess Diamond, 11 April 2025 for The Times: The high jewellery houses exploring new floral directions in their springtime collections
Gold price increases - how much is your jewellery worth?
Delyth Jewell, 11 April 2025 for Wimbledon Guardian: The price of gold has rocketed as investors rush into “safe haven” assets amid global market turmoil, following US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs across the globe.
Ramsdens raises profit guidance as gold price surges, retail jewellery business shines
James Crux, 8 April 2025 for Shares Magazine: Pawnbroker-to-financial services provider Ramsdens (RFX:AIM) has upgraded its full-year profit guidance yet again after benefiting from the high price of gold, north of $3,000 per ounce, and a stronger-than-anticipated performance from its retail jewellery business.
Households urged to check jewellery insurance cover after gold prices surge
Vicky Shaw, 7 April 2025 for The Independent: Admiral is warning jewellery owners the correct amount of cover needed may have increased significantly since they bought their valuables.
Oxfordshire jeweller to close after nearly three decades
Charlotte Coles, 9th April for Oxford Mail: An Oxfordshire jeweller is permanently closing after nearly three decades on a town's high street.
Take a bite of this season’s high jewellery
Ellie Pithers, 8 April for HTSI: Bright stones and sharp cuts are a spring palate-cleanser.
Deaf Loughborough student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery
Loughborough University, 9 April 2025: Gargi Agrawalla, a final-year Product Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, has won an international competition to design jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids and raise vital funds for a UK-based charity supporting deaf children.
