Jewellery

Family-owned British jeweller Pragnell has extending its roster of UK sporting ambassadors, signing cricketer Jacob Bethell.

Tavares 1922, the century-old Portuguese jewellery brand, is stepping into Harvey Nichols in London and Trnk NYC, aiming for €500,000 in international sales while strengthening its luxury presence abroad.

Portugal Jewels’ flagship store in Lisbon’s Chiado district has been nominated for two major international awards, highlighting its unique design that blends heritage, culture, and innovation.

Swarovski has opened a new boutique in MadeiraShopping, showcasing its spring-summer collection with global ambassador Ariana Grande adding glamour to the brand’s crystal universe.

While the market trend is toward contraction, department stores and malls are holding their own and evolving toward new formats.  

Pandora has appointed Aurélie Alexandre as managing director for Spain and Portugal. Based in Madrid, she replaces Alizée Huitorel and will lead the brand's growth in the Iberian market.

Richemont is bringing Italian jewelry house Vhernier to Asia with a new Hong Kong boutique opening this year. The move aims to boost local retail and strengthen the group’s luxury jewelry portfolio in the region.

Chanel’s Coco Crush campaign stars Wang Yibo and Leah Dou, exploring emotional “encounters” through fine jewelry, artistry and storytelling. Shot in LA, the film blends Chinese influence with timeless Chanel identity.

Jewellery retailer Claire's said on Wednesday it would sell its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for $104 million in cash.

One of Italy’s best known fashion labels, Valentino, said on Wednesday it has appointed Riccardo Bellini as its new chief executive.

Laopu Gold Co.’s revenue and profit growth topped estimates in the first half as the Chinese jeweller’s pieces soar in popularity among middle class Chinese shoppers. 

Proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services counselled Richemont investors to reject several of the luxury goods company's proposals for its annual general meeting in September.

Dubai police said on Monday they caught three thieves just hours after they stole a precious pink diamond worth $25 million.

Danish jewellery maker Pandora posted second-quarter operating profit in line with expectations on Friday, and stuck to its full-year growth forecast.

News broke on Thursday that Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini has stepped down from the executive helm of the luxury fashion label.

Switzerland's gold industry on Thursday voiced scepticism about a proposal by the boss of watchmaker Swatch to introduce a levy on gold exports to the US in retaliation for US tariffs on Switzerland.