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News Briefing: 3 March 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Jewellery seized at airport over cancer concerns
Lewis Adams, BBC News, Essex, 28 February 2025 for BBC: A large consignment of earrings was seized at an airport over concerns they could cause cancer.
Jewellery sold on Amazon urgently recalled as it could 'cause cancer and damage organs' - 'stop using immediately'
Sarra Gray, 21 February 2025 for GB News: Britons have been warned of jewellery sold on Amazon that poses a serious chemical safety risk.
Jewellery Quarter site with permission for residential scheme hits the market
Adam Beech, 26 February 2025 for Insider Media: A site in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter with permission in place for a complex of 34 apartments and two commercial units has been placed on the market by Harris Lamb.
Tokyo James shines a light on refined stones in new jewellery collection
Mazzi Odu, 27 February 2025 for Wallpaper: Tokyo James creates jewellery made from magnesites, anthracites and gypsum, paired with Swarovski crystals.
Why thousands of Aussies are talking about the same jewellery brand right now: 'It changes everything'
Katherine Chatfield, 24 February 2025 for Daily Mail Australia: Temple & Grace offers rings 40 per cent cheaper than traditional jewellery stores.
Jewellery Quarter site with potential development plans on the market
The Business Desk.com: A Birmingham site in the Jewellery Quarter has been put on the market, with permission in place for a five-storey development featuring 34 apartments and two commercial units.
Sparkle in these sustainable jewellery brands to shop in 2025
Anna Solomon, 26 February 2025, for Wallpaper: Although there is no such thing as a completely sustainable jewellery brand, Wallpaper* has identified seven names that make a concerted effort to protect the planet while producing stylish, timeless designs.
Mejuri’s New Collection Is Your Key To Mastering Jewellery Stacking
24 February 2025, Elle: The brand's latest offering celebrates the art of the stack.
Bespoke jeweller Marc Johnson given grant by Heritage Crafts
Sophie Day, 25 February 2025 for Andover Advertiser: A bespoke jewellery designer in Andover has received a grant from a national charity.
Hanna Rochereau’s Abandoned Jewellery Shop
Andrew Hodgson, 26 February 2025 for Frieze: At Hauser & Wirth, Paris, the artist’s unnerving works reflect on the remnants of consumerism
Bubble jewellery is hot right now - these are my favourite buys
Penny Goldstone, 26 February 2025 for Marie Claire: The only accessory you need for SS25.
Jewellery That Hugs You Back
Giulia C., 24 February 2025 for The Inside Pocket: Brand Spotlight: Fibula Japan. It started, as these things often do, with a doom scroll.
Beaverbrooks: high street earrings, watches, jewellery, and rings seller to close stores across UK - full list
Alex Nelson, 28 February 2025 for Yorkshire Evening Post: The firm is closing multiple stores - but it’s not all bad news for the jeweller.
Vogue Retail: Jewellery
25 February 2025, Vogue: Vogue Retail’s Jewellery Round-Up Will Add A Touch of Sparkle This Season.
Renowned gemmologist gives talk to university fashion students
Calum Banister, 26 February 2025 for Yahoo News: A renowned gemmologist has delivered a talk to university fashion students.
Winona Ryder stars in new Pandora ads
Hayley Guest, 27 February 2025 for Marketing Beat: Jewellery brand Pandora aims to “drive brand growth” with its newest campaign starring Hollywood stalwart Winona Ryder.
Glasgow jeweller secures spot on hit BBC One show
Amy Myles, 23 February 2025 for Glasgow Times: A Glaswegian jeweller has secured a spot on Dom Chinea's BBC One show, Make it at Market.
Titan eyes up to 20% growth in jewellery business in fiscal 2026, gold rally threatens margin
Praveen Paramasivam, 25 February 2025 for Yahoo Finance via Reuters: Titan forecast revenue growth of up to 20% for its mainstay jewellery business in the next financial year, driven by demand from affluent Indians, but flagged risks to margins from rallying gold prices.
Exclusive pre-loved shopping event at Morningside’s SH Jewellery this weekend
John Hislop, 24 February 2025 for Edinburgh Reporter: Shoppers are being urged to consider giving a new beginning to some beautiful pieces of pre-loved, handmade jewellery, curated by Morningside’s own award-winning gallery, SH Jewellery, with Goldsmith-approved owner and jeweller Sarah Hutchison personally inspecting, cleaning and displaying each and every item on sale.
The enduring appeal of the torque necklace
Amy Wakeham, 25 February 2025 for Wallpaper: Jewellery designers are rediscovering their love of torque necklaces – the large, rigid neckpieces that serve as an antidote to the delicate chain.
Top CEO behind $700m Michael Hill jewellery empire dies suddenly aged 57: Retail giant once ran Myer
Padraig Collins, 26 February 2025 for Daily Mail Australia: Daniel Bracken was a 'passionate retailer'.
Historic jewellery store considers quitting Leicester city centre after 140 years for out-of-town Fosse Park shopping centre
Ian Griffin, 25 February 2025 for Insider Media: A prestigious jewellery store which has been in the centre of Leicester for more than 140 years is considering relocating to a shopping centre on the outskirts of the city, its owner has told an Insider event.
Everything you need to know about teeth jewellery from the mouth of Beverly Hills’ diamond dentist
Juno Kelly, 28 February 2025 for Culted: Tooth jewellery has been around since ancient times when the Mayans used tree sap to adhere gold and jade to their teeth to signify wealth and status (basically, it has always been a massive flex).
‘Life-changing opportunity’ helps market trader turns hobby into a career
Rhys Williams 28 February 2025, Caerphilly Observer: Last summer, business owner Karen Lam was given a “life-changing opportunity” at the new Ffos Caerffili market.
