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GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestige branding deals usher in sport’s luxury era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsorships bring mutual benefits for companies and competitions, but at an increasingly high cost for paying fans]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/9f9990d3-62fc-4696-a934-c0c292e06616</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f9990d3-62fc-4696-a934-c0c292e06616</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Favourite Pieces: Carmen Borgonovo’s love of charms — like parts of her soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fashion entrepreneur sees her jewellery as a timeline of memories]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/a94d6589-0db1-4616-9575-84f95b19c6ca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a94d6589-0db1-4616-9575-84f95b19c6ca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taken on trust: the art of the one-off jewel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Tarpin’s bespoke designs reflect the bonds he forges with collectors and their faith in his visions]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/5b8330bc-637f-4332-80a0-b92ec4bb25c0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b8330bc-637f-4332-80a0-b92ec4bb25c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How football became a sales kicker for watchmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Ward and Tudor are among brands tapping into the sport’s fast-growing fanbases, including the US and women]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/4648c7ac-6b01-4139-8a30-6c5ec526b945</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4648c7ac-6b01-4139-8a30-6c5ec526b945</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High jewellery keeps its lustre with timeless themes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest launches play on the idea of lasting value, reflecting the sector’s resilience amid the luxury downturn]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/5f6ee00e-4d68-4600-b8ec-d48b64554f85</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6ee00e-4d68-4600-b8ec-d48b64554f85</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver shines through for jewellers amid high gold prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[High demand from consumers for the cheaper but more technically challenging metal is testing designers’ creativity ]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/47fddc39-8496-46b1-bfc6-3eea703938c1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">47fddc39-8496-46b1-bfc6-3eea703938c1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewellers return to salt and pepper diamonds for a dash of individuality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Included stones are enjoying a revival among designers looking to make a feature of natural flaws]]></description><link>https://www.ft.com/content/21d00d2a-1e73-4e6a-9c0f-9086465900de</link><guid 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