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News Briefing: 27 April 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Nature sets the pace for Alex Monroe’s first sculpture exhibition
Tianna Williams, 23 April 2024 for Wallpaper: The British designer hops from jewellery to sculpture for his new exhibition at the Garden Museum, London. Here, he tells us why nature should be at the forefront of design.
From Valenza to Rome: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin maps out global jewellery expansion
Dominique Muret, Translated by Nazia Bibi Keenoo, 22 April 2025 for Fashion Network: Nothing seems to slow down Bulgari's chief executive, Jean-Christophe Babin, who has just assumed leadership of the Watches division at LVMH.
Peoples Jewellers Unveils Flagship Store at Toronto’s Prestigious Yorkdale Mall
22 April 2025 for FT: Peoples Jewellers, Canada’s leading fine jewellery retailer, proudly announces the opening of its newly redesigned flagship store in the prestigious Yorkdale Mall.
The six key high jewellery trends for summer 2025
Mary Sanderson, 19 April 2025 for The Times: From bees at Chaumet to butterflies at Graff, and multi-layer rings at Jessica McCormack and Cartier.
A jewellery designer’s guide to Antwerp
Sara Semic, 23 April 2025 for FT: Dries Criel shares the best places to eat, shop and spend a Sunday in the world’s diamond capital.
Nina Runsdorf brings classic jewellery back to life to mark 20 years
Hannah Silver, 22 April 2025 for Wallpaper: New York-based jewellery designer Nina Runsdorf celebrates her eponymous brand’s anniversary with a new jewellery collection, ‘Archive’.
Silver jewellery is on the rise – and it’s great for older complexions
Sarah Royce-Greensill, 23 April 2025 for The Telegraph: Gold’s value has risen seismically, so it’s time to embrace your silver foxiness.
Jewellery’s safest trend: the padlock
Vivienne Becker, 23 April 2025 for the FT: The lock motif, beloved since the early 19th century, is being reinvented.
A Scandi Girl Guide To Really Good Jewellery
Kerry McDermott, 24 April 2025 for Vogue: Once upon a time, almost all Pinterest adulation was reserved for the Parisienne and her aspirational wardrobe – all Birkin-esque fringes, basket bags and just-so slips.
'Grandpa robbers' face trial in Paris over Kim Kardashian jewellery heist
Juliette Jabkhiro, 24 April 2024 for Reuters: A group of men dubbed the "grandpa robbers" will be among 10 people to go on trial next week accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian, who was held at gunpoint in her apartment during Paris fashion week in 2016.
Hermès Les Formes de La Couleur high jewellery collection: Colourful Expressions
Lynette Koh, 24 April 2025 for Prestige Online: With its high jewellery collection, Les Formes de La Couleur, Hermès embarks on an exploration of the shapes of colour.
Jeweller's heartwarming gesture reunites family with 54-year-old wedding rings in historic Hockley
Gareth Keyte, 24 April 2025 for Birmingham World: A couple in their 70s returned to the Jewellery Quarter for the first time in 25 years yesterday and they were both reduced to tears.
Discover Van Cleef and Arpels’ new Precious Plunder, “Treasure Island”
Charlene Co, 24 April 2025 for Prestige Online: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Treasure Island high jewellery collection offers a captivating reimagining of the beloved novel.
The latest crop of high jewellery pieces inspired by nature
Stephanie Ip, 22 April 2025 for Prestige Online: From weeds and roots to lovebirds and bamboo, nature is at the heart and centre of this year’s high jewellery collections.
The best Tiffany jewellery looks ever worn on the red carpet
Jack Slater, 23 April 2025 for Woman and Home: These celebrities served up more than just breakfast with their Tiffany & Co masterpieces.
Rare lots in upcoming jewellery, watches and silver sale include squirrel claret jug
The Newsroom, 24 April 2024 for Harrogate Advertiser: An extraordinary Victorian Silver-Mounted Green or Amber Glass Claret-Jug in the form of a Squirrel is one of the rarest lots coming up in the Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on May 17.
TASAKI opens a permanent counter at Selfridges London
Hollie Brotherton, 24 April 2025 for Hello: TASAKI, the A-list-adored Japanese jewellery brand, has opened its first ever permanent counter in Selfridges' iconic Wonder Room in London.
A look at independent jewellers: 7 lessons for larger retailers
TRB News Team, 23 April, 2025 for The Retail Bulletin: With almost 4,500 jewellery and watch specialist retail stores in the UK, consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping for jewellery.
China's First 'Gold Melting ATM' Goes Viral as Customers Deposit Jewellery and Get Paid for Its Value
J. Alas 23 April 2024 for MSN: A new kind of gold rush is sweeping through Shanghai, as a high-tech machine offers a quick, transparent way for residents to turn jewellery into cash.
The seven jewellery trends to try this spring
Lara Owen, 17 April 2025 for The Independent: From high shine and heavy pendants to natural, organic shapes – here are the coolest jewellery trends
Beloved Liverpool Jewellers To Open First Manchester Store Where You Can See The Goldsmiths In Action
Emmeline Banks, 24 April 2024 for Secret Manchester: Wongs is bringing some of the same magic from Liverpool to town—set to become 'where Manchester gets engaged'.
With a glorious jewellery designer at its helm, this freshly rejuvenated historic Puglian villa is a glistening gem of rustic elegance in southern Italy
Chandler Tregaskes, 23 April 2025 for Tatler: Thelma West and Stefano Liotta open the doors to their breathtaking slice of style and tranquility at Casina Cinquepozzi
Feast for the eyes: discover a new crop of fine jewellery
Photographed by Nicoline Patricia Malina, Npm Photography, Fashion Editor Michelle Othman for Harpers Bazaar: Be tempted by this season’s rich colour palette, precious metals and sparkling diamonds.
New podcast unravels the £25million Ecclestone jewellery heist
23 April 2025 for Podcasting Today: Heists, Scams & Lies, is the latest series to join DMG Media’s hit true-crime podcast network, The Crime Desk.
Jeddah Circuit Sparks Cross-Cultural Love Story Between Saudi Architect, Spanish Engineer
Abdulrahman Gifts Lamia a Wedding Ring Inspired by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Trophy.
