The King’s Remembrancer, senior master cook of the Kings’ Bench Division of the High Court, has pronounced a positive verdict on the 7,960 coins submitted by The Royal Mint at the Trial of the Pyx. Among the submissions were the series of eight new definitive coins, displaying designs of the flora and fauna of the British Isles. They also mark the final stage in the transition between Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III on British coinage. The new commemorative coins this year included a pair of 5kg 24ct gold “Petition Crown” Masterpieces. Created in tribute to ..read more

Richemont has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Vhernier, the distinctive Italian jewellery Maison, in a private transaction. Founded in Valenza, Italy in 1984 and headquartered in Milan, Vhernier was acquired by the Traglio family in 2001. Vhernier is renowned for the “modern” aesthetic of its design jewellery, inspired by the “curves of the human body” and the “essential forms of modern sculpture” to create sculptural and ergonomic shapes, as well as for the “unusual” combination of traditional precious metals and gems with unconventional materials such as titaniu ..read more

Diamond trading platform Diamnet has announced that it has launched its upgraded service. As part of this the company has launched a new website with a “modern and intuitive interface”. The new website has also been optimised for speed whether on mobile or on desktop. Diamnet has also established a logistics channel for shipping between India and the UK for easier and cheaper shipping. The new offering also includes an expanded network featuring over 1.1 million diamonds. The company is also attempting to source diamonds from suppliers who have been accredited to adhere to sustainable practice ..read more

Watches of Switzerland Group has signed and completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Roberto Coin Inc. for a total cash consideration of $130m (£104.2m).  Roberto Coin S.p.A., founded in the Italian city of Vicenza, designs and manufactures delicately handcrafted jewellery with a unique ruby signature under the Roberto Coin brand.  The jewellery brand has exclusive perpetual rights to import and distribute Roberto Coin jewellery throughout the US, Canada, Caribbean and Central America and sells to major department stores, jewellery chains, and independent jewellers in ..read more

Wolf has unveiled its latest creation to celebrate its 190th anniversary, the Musical Ballerina box. The new design is inspired by Philipp Wolf III who designed the iconic musical pirouetting ballerina box. Wolf has announced that its newest creation will be available for viewing at Couture 2024. To celebrate its 190th anniversary, Wolf has designed five limited edition collections inspired by the people who made the company what it is today. The Ballerina Box will be launched alongside the Silver and Ida collections, celebrating its anniversary. The Silver collection is inspired by Philip Wolf ..read more

Tiffany and Co has introduced the Elsa Peretti Split Ring in celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of when Peretti first joined the group in 1974 as a designer. The ring was inspired by Peretti’s Bone cuff design first introduced in 1970, and now a hallmark of her design “ingenuity and craftsmanship”.  The Split ring is a nod to the “sublime beauty” found in nature. Defined by “sensuous” contours and sculpted to conform to your finger, this ring comes in 18k yellow gold. Tiffany and Co. said: “Peretti’s arrival at Tiffany and Co. revolutionised the way jewellery was worn. Her pursu ..read more

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the successful renewal of its lease for its Hatton Garden location for the next 10 years. The decision ensures the stability and continuity of operations for its members but also aligns seamlessly with the organisation’s future visions. The Hatton Garden area has been the heart of London’s jewellery district for centuries and the LDB first began trading here in 1940. The decision to remain rooted in this location reinforces the organisation’s dedication to “preserving its historical legacy while embracing modern advancements in the diamond and jewe ..read more

Danish jewellery brand Enamel Copenhagen has announced the appointment of Darrell Granton as the country manager of the United Kingdom. Granton has over 17 years of experience in the jewellery industry, including his recent role at Thomas Sabo as sales director in the UK. Based in the UK, Granton will play a crucial role in Enamel Copenhagen’s strategy to capture the British market. The jewellery retailer has decided to establish its own Limited Company in the UK to build a direct sales organisation. Enamel Copenhagen is already available in over 40 retailers, including Selfridges, and through ..read more

Graff has announced the launch of its new Wild Flower campaign to raise the profile of the Wild Flower collection it launched a few years ago. The collection includes rings and bracelets set with exquisite pavé diamonds flourish in profusion around single round diamond centre stones. Each petal on each piece is meticulously crafted in white gold by Graff’s master artisans. The collection displays three contrasting flower styles crafted in white gold to convey the collection’s ethos of strength, beauty and new beginnings. Openwork floral motifs, pavé diamond blooms and single flowers surround ..read more

Oushaba has expanded its Connection Salvaged collection with the launch of nine new pieces. Connection Salvaged, the debut collection from Oushaba, explored the relationship between the “technology that connects us and the precious resources discarded as a result”. Each of the nine new pieces see recycled e-waste reimagined as wearable art, continuing the theme of “seeing opportunity where others see waste”, which is core to the brand’s philosophy. Oushaba, derived from the Classical Arabic word for ‘alloy’, used to symbolise a mixing of ideas and influences was launched in 2023 by a trio of a ..read more