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News Briefing: 18 May 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Silversmithing trade at risk of vanishing, says Heritage Crafts
13 May 2025 via ITV: The royal mint's now offering bursaries in a bid to keep the craft alive.
British crafts at risk of dying out — and those trying to save them
Emma Yeomans, 13 May 2025 for The Times: A red list identifies 70 ‘critically endangered’ heritage skills that are in danger of being lost as they are not being passed on to the next generation.
Welsh thatching and ship figurehead carving added to UK crafts red list
Steven Morris, 13 May 2025 for The Guardian: Number of traditional skills that are critically endangered jumps to 72 but other crafts are making a comeback.
Sotheby’s High Jewelry Sale Is Offering Up Slew of Collector-Worthy Pieces—Here Are Our Favorites
Nicole Hoey, 10 May 2025 for Robb Report: Headlined, of course, by the 10-carat Mediterranean Blue diamond.
T&C Jewelry Awards: 2025 Was the Year Archives Ruled the Red Carpet
Stellene Volandes, 14 May 2025 for Town and Country: From Lady Gaga at the Grammys to Mikey Madison at the Oscars, historic jewels delivered powerful lessons.
3 Jewelry Highlights From the Current TEFAF New York Show
Annie Davidson Watson, 12 May 2025 for JCK Online: For the 11th year, TEFAF New York is attracting art and design collectors and enthusiasts to the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan.
The 2025 T&C Jewelry Awards
Leena Kim and Will Kahn, 14 May 2025 for Town and Country: Here’s to a year of glittering reminders that, with an open mind and a generous spirit, anything is possible.
Welcome Back to the Age of Great Silver Jewelry
Daisy Shaw-Ellis, 14 May 2025 for Vogue: As a self-professed lover of gold jewelry, let me be the first to tell you that I never imagined heralding the return of silver jewelry.
Chopard’s Latest High Jewelry Collection Centers on a Massive, Rare Emerald
Alexis Wolfe, 9 May 2025 for Elle: One 6,225-carat rough emerald, 15 high jewelry pieces.
5 ‘Superfine’ Met Gala Jewelry Moments
Lauren McLemore, 8 May 2025 for Natioanl Jeweller: Associate Editor Lauren McLemore shares her favorite looks from a night of style inspired by Black dandyism.
The best ethical jewellery brands to shop in 2025
Penny Goldstone, 10 May 2025 for Marie Claire: Shop guilt-free jewellery
Eight rings have been returned to Susan Shepherd
Ken Banks, 12 May 2025 for BBC Scotland: A widow who had her jewellery stolen has had some of the missing rings returned.
The jewellery designers turning their hand to homeware
Francesca Perry, 13 May 2025 for Wallpaper: Three jewellery designers apply their delicate eye for detail to homeware and furniture design, creating elegant pieces that stay true to their individuality.
The personalised jewellery trend goes bespoke as handwritten-style engraving hits the high street
Kitty McGee, 11 May 2025 for Stylist: If you’re looking for a special gift for a loved one, look no further. Brands such as Thomas Sabo, Anya Hindmarch and Cressida Jamieson are now transferring handwritten love notes, initials and drawings onto everything from jewellery to bookmarks and cushions.
120-year-old jewellery business expands following £2.4m funding deal
Miran Rahman, 9 May 2025 for The Business Desk: Jewellery business Lister Horsfall has expanded its showroom and premises in Halifax, following a £2.4m funding deal with NatWest and the bank’s asset finance partner Lombard.
‘Rollercoaster’ business journey for couple offering permanent welded jewellery in Northampton
Katie Wheatley, 9 May 2025 for Northampton Chronicle: It has been a “rollercoaster” journey for a couple who run a mobile business offering permanent welded jewellery across Northampton and beyond.
Jewellery maker Ed Martin converting former information centre in Dulverton to shop
John Thorne , 12th May 2025 for West Somerset Free Press: A FORMER Exmoor National Park Information Centre is being converted to a retail shop which will help up to 60 local independent small makers, crafters, and artists.
Warren James: Andover jewellery shop in Chantry Centre to close
Charles Elliman, 9 May 2025 for Andover Advertiser: A SHOPPING centre jewellery shop will close this month, with no reason given other than the lease coming to an end.
Shola Branson draws from the antique and modern for his must-have jewellery pieces
Hannah Silver, 12 May 2025 for Wallpaper: Shola Branson's jewellery in SMO gold combines a range of eclectic influences.
Pearl Jewellery is Back — But Not As You Know It
Sofia Piza, 13 May 2025 for Marie Claire: Timeless yet modern.
The jewellery creators making one-of-a-kind masterpieces
Jessica Diamond, 9 May 2025 for The Times: We spotlight a small band of creators who can magic up unique pieces for their discerning clients.
Goldsmiths’ Company be good ancestors to the future?’
Kate Youde, 9 May 2025 for FT: As the organisation nears its 700th anniversary, its head wants it to be ‘more relatable’ as an industry showcase.
Less is more: Londoners’ jewellery collections higher in value despite buying less
Chloe Anderson, 9th May 2025 for London World: New research from luxury jewellery brand Azora reveals a striking cultural shift in how Londoners shop for their jewellery, with younger generations abandoning trend-led buys in favour of minimalist, meaningful pieces that define a new kind of status symbol - the capsule collection.
Alessandra Ambrosio Wows at Cannes in one-of-a-kind 55.96 Carat Tanzanite Necklace
Lauren Cunningham, 14 May 2025 for Marie Claire: The standout Pomellato piece is part of the upcoming high jewellery collection.
Gems and jewellery
Wallia Khairi, 13 May 2025 for The International News: With diplomats, media, and international buyers in the front row, the show turned up the shine on Pakistan’s untapped potential - and gave local artisans a platform that could take their sparkle far beyond borders. You!
Aztec Empire sought obsidian from far and wide to make ritual jewelry and basic tools
Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, 12 May 2025 for Science: Largest ever study of Tenochtitlan obsidian reveals complex trade networks and ritual preferences
Why Does this 30-Carat Diamond Look So Good on Paper?
Stellene Volandes, 12 May 2025 for Town and Country: Ana Khouri, the only American jeweler exhibiting at TEFAF, challenges how precious jewelry is presented.
Kylie Jenner's boyfriend Timothee Chalamet is spotted wearing her diamond jewelry at basketball game
Sharon Mai, 13 May 2025 for Daily Mail: Timothée Chalamet was spotted wearing what appeared to be Kylie Jenner's diamond necklace during their courtside basketball game date night on Monday evening.
25 Perfect Diamond Jewelry Gifts for Dad
Jane Asher, 8 May 2025 for Natural Diamond: Help dad cement his legacy with a diamond jewelry gift to last generations.
Fine Jewelry Inspired by Centuries-Old Paintings at the Met
15 May 2025 for NY Times: Plus: a new cliff-top hotel on a Greek island, an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama and Atsuko Tanaka’s art in New York and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Mexican artist Ana Pellicer, known for creating massive jewelry for the Statue of Liberty, dies at 79
Maxwell Rabb, 13 May 2025 via MASA Galeria: Ann Pellicer, a sculptor recognized in Mexico for her large-scale copper works, has died at 79.
The Arts Interview: Myles Pepper
Jon Gower, 11 May 2025 for NationCymru: In part one of a three-part series, Jon Gower talks to the Fishguard-based silversmith, gallery owner and arts promoter. We begin by looking at twin loves of his life – music and Ireland.
Welsh thatching and ship figurehead carving added to UK crafts red list
Steven Morris, 13 May 2025 for The Guardian: Number of traditional skills that are critically endangered jumps to 72 but other crafts are making a comeback.
How are young men in Britain driving the luxury market?
Kineree Shah., 12 May 2025 for YouGov: When asked which statements about luxury goods best described them, 22% of men aged 18-34 said they had bought luxury goods for themselves over the past 12 months.
Ultra-Wealthy Make It Rain On Luxury Brands As Main Street Tightens Belt
Tyler Durden, 12 May 12 2025 for Zero Hedge: While middle-market retailers brace for a slowdown, luxury’s upper echelon continues to soar - underscoring a growing economic divide that may prove as precarious as it is profitable.
