Lewis Catchpole

Lewis is a multimedia journalist and a alumnus of the University of Sheffield. He is a keen reader, follower of all sports and an avid supporter of Manchester United, for better or for worse. If you have any news or feature ideas please do not hesitate to contact.

Oct- 2018 -

16 October

Appointments

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Bonhams appoints Brett O’Connor as senior international jewellery director

The international auction house Bonhams has announced the appointment of Brett O’Connor as senior international jewellery director and senior VP…
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15 October

Designers

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Farado Design launches ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’

Farado Design has launched the ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’ – a knot proposal ring for partners who wish to propose…
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12 October

Economy

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Hallmarking drops 11% as silver and platinum struggle

Hallmarking fell by an average of 11.7% in September 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to…
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11 October

Features

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Missing opportunities in bespoke manufacturing

Time was when many high street retailers would have had their own in-house jewellers who could undertake repairs, alter existing…
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11 October

Designers

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Watchmaker teams up with Cardiff University for 3D printed timepiece

A south Yorkshire watchmaker has teamed up Cardiff University to harness the power of 3D printing to create a new…
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9 October

Product Launches

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Bibi Bijoux London to open its first concession in Selfridges

Bibi Bijoux London has opened its first physical presence with the opening of a concession inside Selfridges, the Trafford Centre,…
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9 October

Voice On The Highstreet

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Voice on the High Street: Cheshire Watch Co.

Name: Christian O’Rourke Location: Wilmslow Year Established: 2011 Number of staff: 5 Website: www.cheshirewatchcompany.co.uk When was the Cheshire Watch Company…
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5 October

Designers

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter announces its first ‘Jeweller in Residence’

Fiona Harris has been announced by the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter to be its first ‘Jeweller in Residence’, a…
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5 October

Features

Leonard Zell

Selling: Who should make the first move?

Who should make the first move when a customer enters a jewellery store? In two words, the salesperson. This is…
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3 October

The Three-Minute Interview

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Three-Minute Interview: PH Wedding Rings

Describe yourself in three words? Passionate, positive and compassionate
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