December 16, 2025

Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new standards committee co-chairs

The Responsible Jewellery Council has appointed Sara Yood and Eduard Stefanescu as co-chairs of its standards committee, as the organisation continues work on updating its global responsible business standards. Yood is president and chief executive of the Jewellers Vigilance Committee, while Stefanescu is sustainability manager at precious metals firm C.HAFNER. Both will serve as co-chairs […]

December 13, 2025

UK festive spending set to rise to £24.6bn, PwC survey finds

UK consumers are expected to spend £24.6bn on presents and celebrations this Christmas, a 3.5% increase on last year, according to new research by PwC. PwC’s Festive Predictions Survey forecasts average spending of £461 per adult over the period, up from £449 in 2024, despite continued pressure on household finances and a more cautious outlook […]

December 8, 2025

Curious Gem unveils Edinburgh uni jewellery and silversmithing bursary

Edinburgh supplier the Curious Gem has launched a new bursary for jewellery and silversmithing students in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art. The annual award will support a third-year student as they move into their final year of study on the BA (Hons) jewellery and silversmithing course. The scheme is intended […]

November 26, 2025

Brazil’s Farm Rio Is Taking on Latin America

Founder and designer Kátia Barros and CEO Fabio Barreto detail the brand’s strategy for Latin American expansion. Read more from original article, all rights reserved Brazil’s Farm Rio Is Taking on Latin America