Sheffield Assay Office joins the NAJ

The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has recently become a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), in a bid to engage “more fully and effectively” with the trade as a whole. The Sheffield Assay Office is currently looking at a number of collaborations with other NAJ…

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Raw Pearls to launch new extended pearl jewellery brochure

Raw Pearls will launch its new extended pearl jewellery brochure at the UK Jewellery Festival on 1 September. A finalist at this year’s UK Jewellery Awards, Raw Pearls are a UK-Based and UK-focused pearl jewellery trade only supplier The company has also expanded the breadth of its product photography meaning…

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Pineapple Island to present new eco collection

Pineapple Island has announced that it will be presenting its latest collections of eco-conscious handmade jewellery and accessories at the Autumn Fair. The fair will take place between 4 September and 7 September, with every product being made to “break the cycle of extreme poverty” through sustainable job creation for…

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Energy price cap to rise by 80% to £3,549 from October

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will increase by 80% to a record £3,549 a year for dual fuel for an average household from 1 October 2022.  The rise will affect those on standard variable tariffs, with the record annual bill only being based on typical usage. At…

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Brits to have more considered Christmas as inflation bites, says eBay

The impact of inflation means consumers will be prioritising value for money and thoughtful gifting this festive season, according to the eBay Ads UK’s latest Christmas Spend Trends research report. The research, which surveyed 2,010 UK consumers who celebrate Christmas, found that a third (32%) of consumers are planning to…

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Tocara Jewellery appoints director of business ahead of UK entry

Canadian firm Tocara Jewellery has announced the official appointment of Mhari Oakes as director of business development for the United Kingdom. She will be responsible for the launch of the direct sales brand in the UK, working alongside the founder Randall Markus, president of the company, Paul Jarvis, and vice…

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Robinson Pelham launches on Net-a-Porter

London-based fine jewellery brand, Robinson Pelham, has officially launched on Net-a-Porter, joining a line-up of brands now selling with the premium e-tailer.  Collections which are now available on the site include Identity, Stud Club, EarWishes, Elixir and Orbs. Other collections include Orb cuffs, Giant orb hoops, and Fortune Hearts. Additionally,…

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Amanda Coleman unveils new birthstone locket

British jewellery designer, Amanda Coleman, has unveiled her latest release, a handcrafted solid sterling silver, birthstone flower locket. Each one features an ethically sourced, precious gemstone centred around the birthstone of each month. Amanda Coleman is a Lincoln-based jewellery designer. Dangling from a delicate silver chain, each flower is made…

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The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office joins Created in the UK

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has joined the Created in the UK movement by supporting the striking of the new mark on jewellery, silverware and related products. Created in the UK is a scheme developed by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to help designers, manufacturers and retailers promote the…

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Noonan’s to sell former Sassoon family diamond

An early 20th Century diamond and platinum ring formerly the property of business woman, philanthropist, Jewish scholar and famed hostess, Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon is to be sold by Mayfair-based auction house Noonans on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. It is estimated to fetch £20,000-30,000. The ring was passed on to…

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