Tag Heuer to open first dedicated boutique in Birmingham

Tag Heuer has announced it has signed with Hammerson to open its first dedicated boutique in Birmingham and first store to feature a new design concept at Bullring and Grand Central. Located on the Bullring’s upper level opposite Sky and Breitling, the 1,400 sq ft standalone boutique aims to “further…

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Scottish Goldsmiths Trust creates Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop

The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) has partnered with Marchmont House to create the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop. The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop is a national centre where up to five silversmiths at a time can design and create pieces from precious metals. The workshop is being fully equipped with the entire collection…

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Dior launches Dior Grand Soir Automate watch line

French jeweller Dior has launched its new line of watches titled “Dior Grand Soir Automate”. The line has three different versions of the watch which is part of the overall Dior Grand Soir line. This line has been released every year since 2012. The brand said “creative freedom, aesthetic audacity…

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Inflation to add £18.2bn to UK retail sales

Inflation is set to add around £18.2bn to non-food sales in the UK according to the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2023, commissioned by Auctane in partnership with Retail Economics. Sales values are expected to hit £249bn in 2023 with the additional £18.2bn, a 2.6% increase, driven entirely by rising consumer…

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Lily and Roo launches charity necklace

Lily and Roo has partnered with baby bank charity Little Village to create a necklace for Mothers Day. The necklace features a heart padlock style and is available in 925 sterling silver and 18ct gold plated on 925 sterling silver. Customers can choose to have the necklace engraved with a…

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Steven Stone recreates ‘Titanic’ pendant to mark film’s anniversary

Jeweller Steven Stone has launched a recreation of the Heart of the Ocean pendant from the film Titanic, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film. The 50 carat piece features a deep blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds. Worn by Kate Winslet’s character Rose DeWitt…

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Graff unveils new necklace

British jeweller Graff has unveiled a new necklace at Paris Couture, inspired by its Tribal collection. The new necklace features a rare 50 carat D Flawless oval diamond, accompanied by 100 carats of pear shape, emerald cut, oval, round and baguette cut diamonds. The design explores and expands upon contemporary…

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Trade bodies urge Govt to reform ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy

Four trade bodies within UK retail and hospitality, including the BRC, have called on the government to reform the “broken” apprenticeship levy system, as so far, £3.5bn has reportedly expired before businesses could make use of it. This call on the government comes as businesses were also unable to meet…

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Created Brilliance launches pink diamond range for Valentine’s Day

Lab grown diamond firm Created Brilliance has announced the launch of its new pink diamond range in time for Valentine’s Day. The new range offers lab grown pink diamonds at a fraction of the cost of natural pink diamonds. Among the new pieces is an Emerald Cut 1-carat lab created…

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Michael Jones unveils plans to revamp outlets

Michael Jones Jeweller has revealed seven-figure plans to revamp its outlets in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and Gold Street as part of a project to create a “luxurious” new look for customers. The independent jeweller, which is run as a co-operative, has had a presence in the town for more than…

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