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News Briefing: 20 July 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
The Debrief | The Jewellery Boom, Explained
Brian Baskin, Joan Kennedy, Sheena Butler-Young, Simone Stern Carbone, 24 June 2025 for BoF: Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
Richemont posts “solid” start to the year as jewellery sparkles
The Moodie Davitt Report News Room, 16 July 2025 for Moodie Davitt: Luxury house Richemont posted a +6% year-on-year rise in sales at constant exchange rates (+3% actual) to €5.4 billion for its first quarter ended 30 June 2025.
Richemont reports 6% rise in sales as jewellery defies luxury slowdown
Marleen Kaesebier and Mimosa Spencer, 16 July 16, 2025 for Reuters: Swiss luxury group Richemont (CFR.S), opens new tab reported a 6% rise in quarterly sales on Wednesday, lifted by strong demand for jewellery from its Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels brands, even as the broader luxury market slows.
This Week: Can Richemont Keep the Jewellery Boom Going?
Brian Baskin, 13 July 2025 for BoF: The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party.
Richemont Sales Up 6%, Defying Deepening Luxury Downturn
Robert Williams, 16 July 2025 for BoF: The Swiss group’s jewellery division, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, grew by double digits in the first quarter, while fashion stagnated and watches slumped. Weaker currencies in key export markets and a darkening China market are set to add further pressure to luxury firms this quarter.
Cartier owner Richemont sales rise as rich shoppers spend on jewellery
16 June 2025 for Financial Times: The company's jewellery houses reported an 11 per cent rise in sales at constant exchange rates in the second quarter, beating consensus analyst ...
All The Highlights From The AW25 High Jewellery Collections
Ming Liu, 14 July 2025 for Vogue: The past two months, culminating in Couture Week, has seen the world’s most storied houses showcase their spectacular high jewellery collections in stunning locations around the world, from Kyoto to Mallorca.
Revealed: Princess Charlotte’s poignant jewellery moment at Wimbledon
Orla Sheridan, 15 July 2025 for Tatler: The Prince and Princess of Wales’ daughter joined her family at Wimbledon, debuting the new jewellery piece
Disney Sues Hong Kong-Based Jewellery Brand Over Mickey Mouse Trademark
Shreya Choudhuri, 17 July 2025 for NDTV Lifestyle: The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based jewellery company, Red Earth Group for trademark infringement
Disney sues Hong Kong company Red Earth, saying it is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery
David Mouriquand, 17 July 2025 for Euro News: The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth.
Rudell The Jewellers Celebrates Director Sioux Jones’ 30-Year Anniversary
17 July 2025, Press Release: Rudell The Jewellers is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in its history - the 30-year anniversary of Director Sioux Jones.
Rare jewellery hidden in drawer expected to make over £3,000
By NOTICEBOARD, 17 July 2025 for In Your Area: A collection of Georgian and Victorian jewellery, including items of unusual design, will be going up for auction
Jeweller Ara Vartanian and rapper Swizz Beatz team up on a fusion of spiky silhouettes, sculptural forms and seductive gems
Hannah Silver, 17 July 2025 for Wallpaper: A pairing that's been in the works since 2019 – and finally we get to see the results.
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.
The Art of Fashion: the Jewellery issue 2025
FT: Our annual look at the world of jewellery includes an interview with Tiffany’s chief executive Anthony Ledru and chief artistic officer Nathalie Verdeille, the story behind Eleuteri, where royals and heads of state source their vintage jewels, and an overview of the newest trends, from the return of boho — and brooches — to nail rings and jewels dedicated to pets.
8 emerging jewellery designers to have on your radar
Isobel Van Dyke, 11 July 2025 for Dazed: From cigarette butts to solid gold carabiner clips, we discover what’s inspiring the future of jewellery design.
Queen Camilla's Gen-Z jewellery collection gets unexpected £6.5k upgrade
Katie Daly, 15 July 2025 for Hello: King Charles' wife wore a special brooch to visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Former Scots jewellery designer becomes world's first forensic jeweller
Elizabeth Hunter, 13 July 2025 for Daily Record: Dr. Maria Maclennan, 36, has become the world's first forensic jeweller - and is able to ID bodies in disaster zones through their rings, necklaces and earrings.
This Jewellery Designer Bride Wore A Second-Hand Dress And Heirloom Pearls For Her Backyard Wedding
Ellie Robertson, 12 July 2025 for Vogue: It’s a daunting task proposing to a jewellery designer, but one that Alex Chandler proved himself more than up to when he popped the question to Kitty Fuller, founder of jewellery brand Kitty Joyas, in 2024.
Irene & Jenny: jewellery alterations in Tiverton, Devon
Sue Cade, 16 July 2025 for Great British Life: When my mum passed on, my brothers agreed they wanted me to have her jewellery. But her engagement, wedding and eternity rings are just too tiny for my fingers, so since 2008 they’ve been sitting in a box and rarely see the light of day.
Jewellery designer launches 25th anniversary pearl necklace
Eve Thompson, 14 July 2025 for Hampshire Chronicle: A jewellery designer has launched a new necklace for her pearl businesses 25th anniversary .
Dover Street Market jewellery exhibition celebrates new talents in London
For Hube Magazine: This summer, Dover Street Market jewellery takes centre stage in London with the highly anticipated Jewellery Market, a four-week-long celebration of emerging jewellery designers from across the globe. Running from July 3rd to August 5th, 2025, the jewellery exhibition transforms the DSM London store into a dynamic platform for rising voices in contemporary adornment.
Designer Belly Chains Are the New Jewellery Trend in 2025
Nafisa Singhsachathet, 17 July 2025 for Prestige: Once associated with Y2K nostalgia, designer belly chains are back and making a quietly luxurious statement in fine jewellery.
These are Dover Street Market’s jewellery designers to watch, exhibiting at the London store all summer
Hannah Silver, 12 July 2025 for Wallpaper: In a special exhibition, Dover Street Market London is highlighting 36 emerging jewellery designers to know – shop our pick of their pieces
Hermès Unveils A Bold New Chapter For Chaîne D’ancre
Emily Phillips, 17 July 2025 for 10 Magazine: A good chain necklace or bracelet isn’t exactly hard to come by, but when interpreted by the singular Pierre Hardy, creative director of Hermès jewellery, something rather magical emerges.
The Best High Jewellery Collections To Come Out Of Couture Week
Emily Phillips, 15 July 2025 for 10 Magazine: Paris has once again become the glittering stage for the unveiling of this season’s high jewellery collections, where creativity knows no bounds and nature is endlessly reimagined.
India gold market update: Investment upheld amid seasonal lull
Kavita Chacko, 17 July 2025 for World Gold Council: Gold prices lost momentum toward the end of June,2 closing the month with modest gains of 0.3% at US$3,287/oz.
Six vases become 28 jewels in Boucheron’s new high jewellery collection
Milena Lazazzera, 17 July 2025 for Wallpaper: Creative director Claire Choisne nods to the Japanese art of flower arranging with vases that disassemble into high jewellery rings, necklaces, brooches and more.
Jewellery’s bright moment — and the looming risks
Milena Lazazzera, 15 July 2025 for Vogue Business: A rational approach to pricing and savvy storytelling has helped jewellery defy the luxury downturn. But threats lie in the very icons that built the industry’s success and the dramatic shifts reshaping key markets.
New High Jewellery Pieces Are Spectacular Feats Of Gem Craftsmanship
17 July 2025 for MiNDFOOD: Dazzling precious creations of colour and light are being served up by the world's most prestigious jewellery houses.
