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News Briefing: 25 May 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
The first fine jewellery collection from Mara Paris brings a refreshing informality to precious materials
Hannah Silver, 19 May 2025 for Wallpaper: Natura Forma, the first fine jewellery collection from Mara Paris, is gorgeously imperfect in its fluid forms.
Jewelry Brand Vickisarge Gets the Val Garland Makeover
Violet Goldstone, 20 May 2025 for Yahoo: All that glitters isn’t gold — it’s Val Garland.
Chopard’s 2025 Red Carpet High Jewelry Collection in Photos
Justin Fenner, 20 May 2025 for Robb Report: Chopard unveils a new high jewelry collection every year during the Cannes Film Festival. The 2025 edition did not disappoint.
Chantecler Embarks on Capri-to-Alicudi Boat Ride With Artistic Collab
Martino Carrera, 22 May 2025 for WWD: The storied Capri-based jeweler has enlisted artist Roberto di Alicudi for a capsule of one-of-a-kind pieces.
She Designed Jewelry for Lois Lane
Alix Strauss, 20 May 2025 for NY Times: Dana Schneider talks about a new necklace for “Superman: Legacy,” the “Hunger Games” Mockingjay pin and how her goal is “to help actors get into character.”
All of the Most Bonkers Jewelry at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Hannah Jackson, 22 May 2025 for Vogue: Nothing is ever too glamorous when it comes to the Cannes red carpet.
The Apothecary Diaries Anime Gets Official High-End Jewelry Collection for Maomao & Jinshi
Renee Senzatimore, 19 May 2025 for CBR: Jinshi and Maomao shown alongside Karatz' character-themed earrings and ringsCustom Image by Yered Garcia Oseguera.
Why Hong Kong auction houses are curating their jewellery collections for investment value:
Wilson Lau, 20 May 2025 for SCMP: gems in vibrant colours from heritage brands such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are now the way to go
5 Things to Know About Bvlgari’s New High Jewellery Launch
Manuel Arnaut, 19 May 2025 for Vogue Arabia: In a dreamy event in Sicily, Bvlgari reveals Polychroma, its record-breaking 250 piece new collection.
In Sicily, Bulgari Shows off Its High Jewelry “Millionaire Pieces” and More
Daisy Shaw-Ellis, 20 May 2025 for Vogue: The 241.06 carat emerald Priyanka Chopra wore to the 2025 Met Gala was included in the vast Polychroma collection unveiled by Bulgari in Sicily last night.
How Cannes became a strategic jewel in Chopard’s strategy
Laure Guilbault, 20 May 2025 for Vogue Business: The brand has held the coveted partnership contract with the Cannes festival for almost three decades, allowing it to craft star-studded experiences for its high jewellery customers.
Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok
Martin Creamer, 19 May 2025 for Mining Weekly: A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) partner.
Curious about Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection? Here’s what the brand’s Asia Pacific president shared with us
Amrita Katara, 20 May 2025 for Tatler Asia: Van Cleef & Arpels sets sail for adventure with a new high jewellery collection inspired by author Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, celebrating maritime history, literary charm and stunning craftsmanship
Cartier owner Richemont sales up 7% as jewellery shines
Mimosa Spencer, 19 May 2025 for MSN: Cartier owner Richemont reported a slightly better-than-expected 7% rise in quarterly sales on Friday as brisk luxury jewellery business in the United States partly offset weaker demand for watches in Asia.
10 signature jewellery pieces that define luxury brands
Sarah Lim, 22 May 2025 for Tatler Asia: From Cartier’s unbreakable Love to Bulgari’s sinuous Serpenti, these signature jewellery pieces don’t just sparkle—they are the soul of the maisons that made them.
281 homes planned for Birmingham Jewellery Quarter site
Ellie Hollinshead, 21 May 2024 for The Business Desk: Plans have been submitted for a redevelopment in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter that would see a 1.5-acre site transformed into a residential and commercial scheme.
A scented ring? Wouters & Hendrix makes Hannelore Knuts’ dreams come true
Minako Norimatsu, 19 May 2025 for Wallpaper: Wouters & Hendrix collaborates with legacy model Hannelore Knuts on L’Issence, a collection of two scented rings. Here, Knuts tells Wallpaper* how they were made.
Jewellery students want to save 'dying art'
James Bovill, 20 May 2025 for BBC Midlands Today: Students studying what is claimed to be the UK's first T-Level in jewellery say they hope to stop the industry from becoming a "dying art".
The high street costume jewellery that looks luxe (from £16.50)
Lisa Armstrong, 21 May 2025 for The Telegraph: Inject some joy to your summer wardrobe with these playful pieces. Just be sure to follow my guidelines to avoid looking tacky.
The Best British Jewellery Brands To Have On Your Radar, From Missoma To Completed Works
Abigail Southan, 22 May 2025 for Elle: The affordable UK jewellery brands worthy of your hard-earned wages, from Missoma to Completed Works.
Jeweller Gemima opens debut store in London
Danielle Wightman-Stone, 20 May 2025 for Fashion United: Gemima, a diamond and design house founded by Gemima Macdonald, has opened its first-ever store in the UK as it celebrates a “decade in diamonds”.
Leslie David Studio’s identity for a fine jewellery brand plays with the idea of duality
Marigold Warner, 19 May 2025 for Its Nice That: Drawing on the jeweller’s perspective as both a designer and engineer, the identity for Sarah Eisman Studio brings together photography, animation and 3D to build a visual language that feels both timeless and contemporary.
The first fine jewellery collection from Mara Paris brings a refreshing informality to precious materials
Hannah Silver, 20 May 2025 for Wallpaper: for Natura Forma, the first fine jewellery collection from Mara Paris, is gorgeously imperfect in its fluid forms.
Landmark projects in Digbeth and Jewellery Quarter 'for sale' as companies go into administration
Jane Haynes, 17 May 2025 for Birmingham Live: The S and K Building in Digbeth is back on sale after its owners went into administration owing millions. A scheme in the Gun Quarter is also affected.
Brits can be extradited over Tokyo jewellery heist
Thomas Mackintosh, 17 May 2025 for BBC News, London: Two British men accused of robbing a luxury jewellery store in Tokyo can be sent to Japan following a landmark ruling.
Porsche remains world’s most valuable luxury & premium brand; Chanel surpasses Louis Vuitton
22 May 2025 for Brand Finance: New data from Brand Finance reveals top 50 luxury & premium brands reach $317.0 billion brand value
This Gucci heir wants to build a luxury brand for the 21st century
Elizabeth Segran, 21 May 2025 for Fast Company: A century ago, Guccio Gucci opened a boutique in Florence, Italy, that sold high-end leather luggage to well-heeled travelers.
The Inescapable Shift of the Luxury Consumer
May 2025 for WWD: As consumers continue to alter behaviors to meet priorities during the digitization of retail, a new luxury consumer has emerged.
European luxury brands could consider M&A to cope with trade challenges — Dealspeak EMEA
Arezki Yaïche and Izaz Ansari, 19 May 2025 for Ion Analytics: A business model based on European branding and Chinese manufacturing has dominated the luxury market for at least a couple of decades.
Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs as designer suffers heavy losses
Charlotte Edwards,14 May 2025 for BBC News: Luxury fashion firm Burberry has said it could cut some 1,700 jobs as part of plans to reduce costs by 2027.
The middle class is spending less on 'aspirational' luxury, and it's threatening a yearslong boom in the high-end market
Jennifer Sor, 11 May 2025 for Business Insider: The middle class is spending less on 'aspirational' luxury, and it's threatening a yearslong boom in the high-end market
The Secret Behind The Enduring Allure Of French Luxury
Jennifer Kester, 10 May 2025 for Forbes: The president and CEO of Comité Colbert—the driving force behind France’s luxury industry—also reveals the latest trends and looks to the future.
