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The Guardian Supplement: Festive Footsteps
From candlelit carols in stately halls to artisan markets tucked inside country estates, celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season with these family-friendly outings within easy reach of London.
Ticking up: Watches and Wonders 2025
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 defied economic headwinds with a record-breaking edition. May Garland reports on the standout trends shaping the watch market
The recycling riddle
With confusion around what ‘recycled’ means in the context of jewellery production, May Garland engages with industry experts to unravel common misconceptions surrounding the term
Beating the odds: Showcasing jewellery’s finest in Vegas
Marked by high footfall, energetic buyers and a broad showcase of trends, JCK Las Vegas proved the jewellery industry’s resilience during turbulent times, says May Garland
An inspiring trip: Retail Jeweller hosts buyer delegation to Hong Kong jewellery fairs
The twin Hong Kong jewellery shows reaffirmed the region’s position as a key international trading hub.
Can the jewellery industry ever be transparent?
Leading on from the Copenhagen Commitment and Goldsmiths’ Centre’s traceability debate, May Garland asks the jewellery industry how businesses can become more sustainable and if full transparency is possible.
The Chroic Competition: Celebrating black artistry
Finematter resident jewellery expert and gemmologist Lezlie Bailey is tackling the barriers facing many Black jewellers with her new culturally sensitive jewellery competition Chroic. May Garland reports
Erin Kellyman subverts the damsel-in-distress narrative starring as the tenacious knight in Willow
From leader of the rebel Cloud Rider in Solo: A Star Wars Story to her period drama debut as Éponine Thénardier in the BBC’S Les Misérables, Erin Kellyman is continuing her guild of strong female characters with her new role starring as the resilient heroine in Netflix’s upcoming series Willow.
Actor and musician, Sophia Anne Caruso is exploring her limitless creative potential
“I feel artistically fulfilled and ready to take on another year,” reflected the just-turned 21-year-old musician and star of Broadway and the silver screen. Sophia is focused on breaking the limits of her creative potential with her latest hit single.
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