Petra and Ekapa Mining acquires De Beers’ Kimberley mines

Petra Diamonds and South African mining company Ekapa Mining have announced the acquisition of De Beers’ Kimberley mines. Petra, which…

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Black Friday footfall down as shoppers turn to online

E-commerce stole the show over the Black Friday weekend as retail footfall fell unexpectedly across the UK, according to retail…

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Petra recovers 23-carat pink diamond

Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 23.16-carat pink diamond from its Williamson mine in Tanzania. The pink diamond…

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Watches of Switzerland hit by Black Friday smash-and-grab

Some £80,000 worth of watches have been stolen in a smash-and-grab raid at the Watches of Switzerland store in London’s…

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IJL opens annual KickStart programme for entries

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that its annual KickStart mentoring programme is opens for entries. The initiative, which welcomes…

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Kate Winslet opens Longines first UK store

Swiss watchmaker longines has opened its first UK store with brand ambassador and oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet in attendance. The…

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Record auction sales boost jewellery investment performance

Record auction sales and strong demand for coloured diamonds and pearls have helped boost the investment performance of jewellery, according…

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BRC welcomes extension of business rates review

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed the extension of the business rates review announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn…

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Signet Jewelers sales up 3.3% in Q3

Jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a 3.3% increase in same-store sales in its third quarter financial results.  The…

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Ernest Jones to open at London Designer Outlet

Ernest Jones, the diamond jewellery and watch retailer, is set to open a new store at London’s only outlet centre,…

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