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News Briefing: 13 July 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Moss-inspired jewellery among innovative projects from New Designers
Dezeen staff, 4 July 2025 for Dezeen: Dezeen School Shows: a jewellery collection informed by the patterns of growing moss is among the projects from New Designers.
‘I’m so lucky to do what I love, I’ll never take it for granted,’ says multi-award-winning jeweller
Katie Wheatley, 8 July 2025 for Northampton Chronicle: A multi-award-winning jeweller from Northampton admits she feels lucky to do what she loves and will never take her business journey for granted.
‘I thought it would be fun to design and make 3D iconic images of NI landmarks’: Meet our sparkling local jewellery makers
Louise Finn, 4 July 2025 for Belfast Telegraph: Ruth McEwan-Lyon’s journey into making jewellery featuring some of Northern Ireland’s iconic landmarks actually began in Penang, Malaysia, far from our blustery coasts and dark hedges.
From Pitch to Pendant: Bazanetti and The Lionesses Blend Sport and Style with Jewellery Collection
Leah McEwan, 7 July 2025 for Oculate: Teaming up with the England Women’s team, London-based jeweller, Bazanetti have unveiled a limited-edition jewellery collection that captures the evolving spirit of modern football culture through four thoughtfully designed pieces.
Rihanna is bringing back an old-fashioned jewellery trend: the cameo necklace
Jessica Scemama, 7 July 2025 for Glamour Magazine: Thanks to the star, we're seeing the antique piece in a whole new light.
From silver to seaside sardines – here are the best jewellery trends to try this summer
Lara Owen, 10 July 2025 for Independent: Statement cuffs, silver and Nineties nostalgia is taking over – your jewellery box might be due a rethink.
Local jewellers restoring historic Sidmouth building
Richard Torne, 7 July 2025 for Sidmouth Herald: A couple who run an antique jewellery business in Sidmouth are determined to breathe new life into the town by restoring one of its most iconic buildings.
Look inside Darlington's new jewellery shop Unlocking Treasures
Olivia Howlett for The Northern Echo: A new independent jewellery boutique has opened its doors in Darlington town centre today.
Why is the jewellery industry booming despite the luxury slowdown?
Juno Kelly, 5 July 2025 for Culted: The luxury slowdown is real. Last year, the global luxury market lost about 50 million customers.
Buccellati’s one-of-a-kind jewelled evening bags draw on a rich design history
Hannah Silver, 8 July for Wallpaper: The high jewellery house revisits intricate velvet clutch bag designs, originally created by Mario Buccellati in the 1920s and 1930s
Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an ‘old git’
Alexander Butler, 9 July 2025 for the Independent: Judge rules Ashok Ahir failed to prove boss made ‘belittling’ comment during meal with colleagues
The feminist jewellery collection we’re obsessed with
Ellie Macieira-Fielding 7 July 2025 The New Feminist: This feminist jewellery collection by Tatty Devine and Centenary Action pairs genuine activism with beautiful designs – and actually feels worth your money.
Jewellers return to salt and pepper diamonds for a dash of individuality
Elisa Anniss, 7 July 2025 for FT: Included stones are enjoying a revival among designers looking to make a feature of natural flaws
Lancaster business owner who started off making jewellery on kitchen table is finalist in entrepreneur awards
Michelle Blade, 7 Juyl 2025 for Lancaster Guardian: A Lancaster businesswoman has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in recognition of the rapid growth of her mission-led jewellery brand, The Promise Co.
China could give luxury titans a run for their money
Financial Times, 4 July 2025 for FT: Local jewellers chip away at European dominance in domestic market as consumers move towards homegrown products.
Gucci & Pomellato Come Together In A Feat Of Craftsmanship With ‘Monili’
Pema Bakshi for Grazia Magazine: A modern take on high jewellery, underpinned by decades of technical prowess.
SSEF’s Advanced Jewellery History Course Provides Invaluable Education
Kyle Roderick, 5 July 2025 for Forbes: As any knowledgeable collector or jewelry professional knows from experience, acquiring knowledge and facts about intricacies of fine jewelry design, materials and artisanship is best achieved by viewing, and ideally handling, superb pieces in person.
Silver shines through for jewellers amid high gold prices
Kate Youde, 7 July 2025 for FT: High demand from consumers for the cheaper but more technically challenging metal is testing designers’ creativity
Paris haute couture expecting quiet season, even as jewellery booms
Godfrey Deeny, 4 July 2025 for Fashion Network: Paris is expecting one of the quietest haute couture seasons in memory — devoid of shows by Dior, Gaultier or Valentino and of any major debut, albeit as the parallel high jewellery season continues to expand rapidly.
Houses link up to burnish jewellery growth at Kering
Milena Lazazzera, 7 July 2025 for FT: A collaboration between Pomellato and Gucci aims to replicate the success of Boucheron and offset falls in fashion sales
High jewellery keeps its lustre with timeless themes
Ming Liu, 7 July 2025 for FT: Latest launches play on the idea of lasting value, reflecting the sector’s resilience amid the luxury downturn
Mindful jewellery gains traction in post-pandemic age of reflection
Francesca Fearon, 7 July 2025 for FT: Designers are exploring more modern styles and materials, beyond traditional crystals and gemstones
Woman opens handmade jewellery workshop in Llandudno
Marko Vranic for North Wales Pioneer: A WOMAN opened a handmade jewellery shop in Llandudno earlier this week, after getting back into crafting items after having a "a bit of a breakdown".
Van Cleef & Arpels’ new fine jewellery collection has come into bloom
Hannah Silver, 7 July 2025 for Wallpaper: The jewellery house reworks classic codes in the ‘Fleurs d’Hawaï’ collection, launched at Dumfries House, Scotland
In Conversation with Whetstone Jewellery: An Interview with the Co-Founder Zoe Zhang
Daria Slikker, 10 July 2025 for Strand Magazine: At the heart of Whetstone Jewellery lies a profound philosophy: transformation through tension.
Why diamonds are the next frontier for men’s jewellery
Joshua Hendren, 5 July 2024 for Luxury London: From discrete studs to iced-out chains, men are embracing diamonds like never before
Birmingham buffs its credentials as international jewellery hub
Kate Youde, 7 July 2025 for the FT: The UK city aims to build on its reputation for manufacturing and education to become a design and retail centre
When Green Undermines Gold: Sustainability Risks in Luxury Fashion
Warren Koshofer and Juliette Donovan, 9 July 2025 for My Total Retail: Luxury fashion — defined by heritage, craftsmanship and exclusivity — is now under pressure to operate more sustainably. As global demand for environmental and social accountability rises, even the most storied fashion houses must evolve.
The Way Forward for Luxury Starts at the Core: Re-Center on Top-Tier Clients and on Its Fundamentals
By Filippo Bianchi, Guia Ricci, Lucia Casagranda, Beatrice Lemucchi, Sebastian Boger, and Stefania Lazzaroni, 8 July 2025 for BCG: For the first time in over a decade (pandemic aside), the personal luxury market is facing a lack of growth. For the 11th edition of True-Luxury Global Consumer Insights, BCG and Altagamma have partnered to explore what’s behind recent shifts in the sector—and what will shape the way forward.
