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• UK consumer confidence drops to new low in February
  UK consumer confidence slipped to a new low of -37 in February, amid the worsening state of the economy. According to the latest BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor, the economy worsened for the fifth consecutive month, down from -34 in January. The BRC reported that even Gen Z, despite being the most “upbeat” generation saw a […]
  Liam J Moran
• Hallmarking falls 18.8% in January
  The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 18.8% in January. In total 5,02,620 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in January 2025 compared with 6,18,881 in 2024, a decline of 1,16,221. Gold hallmarking increased 1.3% from 2,37,136 pieces hallmarked up to 2,40,110. However, gold 990 and 999 saw a 100% […]
  Cynera Rodricks
• Pomellato welcomes new global ambassador
  Pomellato has revealed that it has welcomed French-Italian actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as its newest global ambassador. Leroy-Beaulieu has a career spanning four decades and received a César Award nomination for “Three Men and a Cradle” as well as an acclaimed performance in “The Crown”. She is perhaps best known globally for her role as Sylvie […]
  Liam J Moran
• Céline Assimon steps down as De Beers CEO
  De Beers CEO Céline Assimon has stepped down from her role after nearly five years. Assimon joined De Beers in September 2020 and succeeded former CEO François Delage. A year later,she was appointed as the head of both De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark. Prior to joining De Beers, Assimon was CEO of De […]
  Cynera Rodricks
• Atelier VM confirms Tota Pulchra relaunch
  Atelier VM has announced the relaunch of its latest customisable jewellery piece, Tota Pulchra. First unveiled in 2019, the 9kt gold Tota Pulchra bracelet is returning with Atelier VM’s new customisable approach. The piece is customised using lamination and laser engraving and includes a Grumetta chain as a brace. Atelier has revealed that the bracelet […]
  Liam J Moran