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News Briefing: 17 August 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Luxury Jeweller Fabergé Sold to Tech Investor in $50 Million Deal
The Guardian, 11 August 2025 for BoF: The renowned jeweller known for its imperial Russian Easter eggs, has been sold to technology investor Sergei Mosunov’s SMG Capital for $50 million, as its parent company Gemfields seeks to fund its mining operations.
Luxury jeweller Fabergé sold to tech investor in $50m deal
Lauren Almeida, 11 August 2025 for The Guardian: Gemfields, which owns brand, agrees deal with SMG Capital, controlled by Sergei Mosunov.
Luxury jewellery brand Faberge sold to tech investor for £37m
Henry Saker-Clark, 11 August 2025 for Evening Standard: London-listed gemstone specialist Gemfields revealed on Monday that it sold the Faberge business to SMG Capital.
Luxury jewellery brand Faberge sold to tech investor for £37m
Henry Saker-Clark, 11 August 2025 for Yahoo Finance: Luxury jewellery brand Faberge, well known for its jewelled Russian eggs, has been bought by a US tech investor for 50 million US dollars (£37 million).
Jewellery chain Claire’s UK business appoints administrators
Jewellery chain Claire's UK business falls into administration with 2,150 jobs at risk
Reuters, 13 August 2025 for Reuters: More than 2,150 jobs are at risk after the UK business of struggling jewellery chain Claire's called in administrators.
Is jewellery ready for live streaming?
Priya Raj, 11 August 2025 for Vogue Business: Since the dawn of TikTok Shop, jewellery brands have been driving revenue with live streaming. For now, there’s a ceiling to success.
After Five Years, This Time-Capsule Museum To Reopen To The Public – Step Inside The Jewellery Quarter Factory For Your Very Own Guided Tour Of The Past
Charlie Case, 14 August 2025 for Secret Birmingham: After a pop-up opening for the Jewellery Quarter Festival last month, the museum of this historic Smith & Pepper factory starts its phased reopening.
Queensgate adds another gem to its jewellery line-up
Laura Osman, 11 August 2025 for Peterborough Today: Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Lovisa has made its regional debut at the centre, reflecting growing consumer demand for jewellery brands at the destination, which is ranked by CACI’s Retail Footprint as one of the top 50 locations in the UK.
The jewellery trend you loved as a child is all grown up – and M&S has the best range
Zlata Rodionova, 14 August 2025 for Red Online: Fun to shop, fun to wear
Exclusive: This Startup Has Created the World’s First Lab-Grown Leather Jewellery
Anay Mridul, 12 August 2025 for Green Queen: US biotech startup Cultivated Biomaterials has created Angelry, a line of jewellery made with the cultivated leather from the cells of a sanctuary-grazing cow.
Q&A: D Louise founder Olivia Jenkins on being more than just another jewellery brand
Megan Robinson, 12 August 2025 for Retail Week: UK-based jewellery brand D Louise has seen a lot of change and growth since its inception in early 2021.
6 Things to Know About Georgina Rodríguez’s Engagement Ring, According to a Jewellery Expert
Leen Al Saadi, 12 August 2025 for Vogue Arabia: From its staggering (approximate) 37-carat weight to its multimillion-dollar value, Gafla’s Creative Director Abdulla BelJafla breaks down the details of Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo
Hong Kong Jewelry Show To Honor 7 Companies With Sustainability Awards
Anthony DeMarco, 12 August 2025 for Forbes: Sustainability is an increasingly important initiative for companies that operate in the fine jewelry category.
I'm All About Luxury Jewelry—These Are the Investment Pieces I Never Take Off
Marci Hirshleifer-Penn, 14 August 2025 for Marie Claire: And exactly how I stack them.
A Talisman for Tasteful Travelers
Chantel Tattoli, for NY Times: Its fans include Anjelica Huston and the Row founders, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Jennifer Lawrence Is Committed to This Easy Summer Jewelry Trend
Rosa Sanchez, 13 August 2025 for Harpers Bazaar: Her off-duty wardrobe is doing all the right things
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
Mike Sykes, 13 August 2025 for BoF: Mejuri is launching a collaboration with Racquet Magazine ahead of the US Open to further push its business deeper into the world of sports.
TBCo announces exciting collaboration with British jewellery brand frkl. by Angela Scanlon
Fiona Briggs, 11 August 2025 for Retail Times: A collaboration created on the same ethos of bold designs and joyful style will launch on the 7th of August with TBCo’s best selling signature triangle scarfs, crafted from luxuriously soft 100% merino wool with two signature designs by frkl. including a scarf ring and carabiner pin in 18k gold plating on brass.
