Government to temporarily allow retail shops to stay open until 10pm
The UK Government is allowing the return of extended opening hours for non-essential retail when it is able to return next month.
As long as the Prime Minister deems it safe based on the latest...
John Lewis considers ‘smaller neighbourhood’ shops after swinging the axe again
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has revealed that another eight of its stores will remain permanently closed when other non-essential retailers open their doors next month in what marks just the latest in a long...
Coronavirus: India’s Gem and Jewelry Exports Could Fall by a Fifth
India's exports of gems and jewelry could fall by a fifth this fiscal year because of the global pandemic.
Coronavirus wiped out sales between April and July 2020, said Colin Shah (pictured), of the Gems...
ALROSA extends its long-term contracts with clients through Q2 2021
March 24, 2021 – ALROSA, after a thorough analysis of the market situation and its clients’ needs, as part of the preparation of new 3-year arrangements, decides to extend its existing rough diamond supply...
Sustainable jewellery collaborative Fair Luxury asks industry to take the pledge
Fair Luxury, which describes itself as a collaboration of jewellery industry changemakers with a vision for a responsible and sustainable future, is asking the industry to take the ‘Fair Luxury pledge’.
Fair Luxury is made...
Iconic Tiffany Designer Elsa Peretti Dies Aged 80
Elsa Peretti, the Italian fashion model turned iconic jewelry designer has died aged 80.
She was probably best known for her signature bone cuff bracelet, and for making silver popular again during her long tenure...
Watch Out! How Earrings For Kids Is Taking Over and What to Do About...
Kids love to follow trends today! Unlike the earlier generation, today's generation is much smarter. Small toddlers know about fashion much more than adults do. Thanks to the exposure they have, young kinds are...
Jewellers set to reopen in Scotland from 26 April as other businesses get greenlight...
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has laid out her roadmap for the easing of restrictions across the country.
Non-essential retail is set for a gradual reopening from 5 April that will permit click-and-collect services along...
Cartier 64-carat Bracelet has $8.4m High Estimate
A Cartier bracelet featuring a flawless D-color 63.66-carat pear-shaped white diamond and rock crystal is to be auctioned at Sotheby's Hong Kong with an estimate of $5.1m to $8.4m.
The Art Deco-inspired piece (pictured), part...
IGI to Assemble World’s First Diamond Coin Commodity
The IGI labs are to start assembling the world's first diamond coins, which are to be traded as a commodity.
Their task will be to inspect and authenticate over 50,000 natural diamonds, seal them into...






















