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News Briefing: 30 November 2025
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
‘I started this from my kitchen table’ – jewellery maker whose fans include Siobhán McSweeney and CMAT reflects on her career
Press Association, 24 November 2025 for Irish Independent newsdesk: A Dublin designer whose jewellery has won her fans among TV and music stars has reflected on a career that started crafting pieces on the kitchen table.
Astrid & Miyu opens new gifting concept store on South Molton Street
Lauretta Roberts, 27 November 2025 for The Industry: Astrid & Miyu, the British contemporary jewellery brand, has opened a new gifting concept store on South Molton Street that will evolve throughout the seasons.
How I got my job as… Founder of ethical fine jewellery brand Jade Trau
Camille Macawili, 24 November 2025 for Emirates Woman: This week, Emirates Woman speaks to Jade Trau, a New York-based jewellery designer, who shares the genesis of her journey of building her namesake brand.
Two men found guilty of £1.38m jewellery shop robbery plot that ‘led store manager to take own life’
LBC, 27 November 2025: Oliver White, 27, who was tied up and put in a headlock during the raid, took his own life the next day.
Diamonds Factory opens jewellery store in Brighton
Samanta Gladkauskaite, 26th November for The Argus: Diamonds Factory has opened its latest showroom in North Street bringing a wide range of diamond jewellery to the city, including engagement rings, wedding bands and everyday pieces.
New ownership for prominent Jewellery Quarter hotel - sold by Arora Group
Adam Beech, 26 November 2025 for Insider Media: A prominent hotel with more than 100 rooms in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter has been sold in an off-market deal arranged by Enterprise Hotels & Hospitality.
Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates the early flowering of its art deco jewellery designs with an exhibition in Tokyo
Hannah Silver, 27 November 2024 for Wallpaper: Van Cleef & Arpels nod back to an illustrative Art Deco history with an exhibition celebrating its influence.
Jewellery that sparked 'national treasure hunt' was found after solving riddles 'for sale'
Lauren Haughey, 25 November 2025 for The Express: The Masquerade Hare, which was buried in the English countryside in Bedfordshire, will be sold by Sotheby's in London.
Jewellery retailer to make Liverpool debut next year
Alice Bird, 21 November 2025 for Insider Media: A premium jewellery retailer which has been favoured by the likes of Emma Watson and the Princess of Wales has unveiled plans to make its Liverpool debut.
Faith & Brown jewellery to have stall at Christmas market
Matt Rooks-Taylor, Basingstoke Gazette: A TV presenter and professional jewellery maker from Whitchurch is showing off her items at an upcoming charity Christmas market in Basingstoke.
Cartier pays tribute to ancient myths in Rome exhibition
Hannah Silver, 25 November 2025 for Wallpaper: In ‘Cartier & Myths at the Capitoline Museums’, Cartier looks to its rich history of drawing inspiration from the ancient world.
The Best Jewellery Advent Calendars To Shop This Black Friday, Reviewed By Vogue
Ellie Davis, 24 November 2025 for Vogue: The very best advent calendars are no longer found in supermarket confectionery aisles. The seasonal countdown that has become a staple part of the festive season in the UK since the mid-1950s has had a sparkling revolution in the last few years.
Four new arrests made following Louvre jewellery heist
Amy Walker and Paul Pradier, 25 November 2025 for BBC: Four more people have been arrested as part of the investigation into last month's theft of precious jewellery at the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor's office says.
12 Engagement Ring Trends Jewellers Predict Will Be Huge In 2026
Charlie Colville, 21 November 2025 for Country and Town House: From coloured gemstones to antique heirlooms, the new wave of engagement rings shine bright.
