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French jewellery brand Charlotte Chesnais expands globally with Tokyo store

French jewellery brand Charlotte Chesnais has announced the opening of its first international boutique, located in the Aoyama district of Tokyo. This space, which took three years to design, marks an important milestone in the company's global development. For this new retail space, the brand once again called on Dutch architect Anne Holtrop,...

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The King’s Foundation partners with Cartier to support decorative watchmaking skills

The King’s Foundation, a charity founded by King Charles III, has announced a three-year partnership with luxury jewellery house Cartier to form a new education programme to teach the next generation of specialist artisans for the watchmaking industry. In a statement, The King’s Foundation said the move with Cartier was born of a “shared belief...

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Pandora opens new distribution centre in Canada

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has opened a new distribution centre in Canada to strengthen its operations in the region, a move aimed at minimising the company’s exposure to US tariffs. The new online distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will handle Pandora’s growing Canadian online business, as the country has emerged as one of...

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Why Kering is gradually taking control of luxury jewellery specialist Raselli Franco

Kering has marked a new decisive step in its structural repositioning. The French luxury leader has formalised the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in the Raselli Franco group, a leading independent jewellery manufacturer in Europe, for a valuation of 115 million euros. This transaction, first announced in December 2025, paves the way for a...

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Swarovski presents second capsule collection with Ariana Grande

Swarovski unveils its second creative collaboration with pop icon and Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande. Co-created by Ariana Grande and Swarovski Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the new Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection is an ode to nature and its inspiration for self-expression. Set in the fantasy world of Ariana’s...

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Kering launches dedicated jewellery division to accelerate growth

Luxury conglomerate Kering has created a dedicated jewellery division, Kering Jewellery, bringing together the Houses Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, and Qeelin, as well as the group’s industrial capabilities, including the Raselli Franco Group, as it looks to create a new structure designed to accelerate the growth of its jewellery business. The...

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Tasaki names new global chief executive officer

Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki has appointed Richard Collasse as its new president and global chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a statement, Tasaki describes Collasse as a “highly respected leader,” with extensive knowledge of both the Japanese and global luxury markets. As president and global CEO, Collasse will oversee...

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Sloane Street Estate announces pop-up series championing emerging brands

The Sloane Stanley Estate, comprising 18 acres across Chelsea and Fulham in London, including more than 250 shops, has announced a series of pop-ups spanning fashion, jewellery and lifestyle brands, as part of its commitment to championing emerging brands in a prime location. Over the next few months, five emerging brands, including London-based...

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Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist

Long coveted for its golden colour, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewellers are transforming ancient amber into trendy pieces for the contemporary consumer. Designers working with the translucent fossil are combining traditional tools like drills, sanders, blasters and power saws with state-of-the-art technology...

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Drest continues expansion into luxury jewellery with Cartier

Fashion styling mobile game Drest has launched a new partnership with luxury jewellery brand Cartier, as the platform continues its evolution into jewellery, broadening the platform’s luxury categories beyond fashion and accessories. The collaboration launches the new Clash de Cartier collection on Drest, inviting players to “discover, explore...

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Sales volume of watches and precious jewellery in France struggles in 2025

The French watch and fine jewellery sector reported a decline in sales volume for watches and precious jewellery last year. This occurred even though turnover climbed due to rising metal prices. “The creative industries of French watchmaking and jewellery-making have not been spared by either general economic uncertainties or the somewhat...

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LFW AW26: Julien Macdonald and Joseph return to a packed schedule

As the global fashion industry turns its attention to London, there is a renewed focus on British designers and brands under the leadership of Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, for the February edition of London Fashion Week, with the return of Julien Macdonald, Phoebe English, and Joseph to the schedule. Running from...