Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager

Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the company’s new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…

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Almost half of businesses hit with price increases

Approximately half (48%) of businesses currently trading have reported that the prices of materials, goods, or services bought in April 2022 had increased from March 2022, while 23% reported that prices sold had increased across the same period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the wholesale and retail…

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Ania Haie unveils Neon Nights collection

Ania Haie has announced it will launch the brand’s new Neon Nights collection in July 2022, demonstrating a “playful take” on the colour-pop trend. Each piece is crafted from 925 sterling silver with rhodium or 14kt gold plating, and is wrapped in neon enamel in shades of pink, green, yellow…

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CME presents ‘Articles of virtu’ jewellery collection

CME has announced the launch of its latest jewellery collection, ‘Articles of virtu’, which has been designed by CME buyer and designer, Tracey Toach. The retro pieces have been designed with a hint of “Victorian splendour” which will provide customers with “glamour”. CME said the jewellery set is based on…

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SVP expands ‘successful’ Amelia Taylor collection

SVP has announced it is expanding its collaboration with Amelia Taylor by adding a new adjustable ring to the collection. The jeweller said the collection has been “such a success” that it is launching a new ring which will be available in recycled sterling silver and 18 carat gold vermeil.…

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The Goldsmiths Company names prime warden

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Mark Bridges has taken office as prime Warden, in succession to Lynne Brindley. Bridges is the former private solicitor to the Queen, and partner at the law firm Farrer and Co. He became involved with the Goldsmiths’ Company in 1991, when he was made…

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The Camden Watch Company launches first jewellery piece

Independent British designer, The Camden Watch Company, has announced its debut into the jewellery market with the launch of a Memento Mori ring. The ring is solid 925 sterling silver unisex piece, adorned with the comany’s Memento Mori design in black. The design is a skull surrounded by a Victorian…

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The Curious Gem expands pearl business with new acquisition

The Curious Gem Limited has announced it is expanding its pearl offering by acquiring the pearl business from Marcia Lanyon Limited, a London-based gem-dealer. Marcia Lanyon will also be passing on many of the suppliers that she has built relationships with over the years, which the Curious Gem said will…

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Birmingham Assay Office operations and business director to retire

Carla Goodfellow, operations and business development at the Birmingham Assay Office, is set to retire later this month. Goodfellow, who has been in the jewellery industry for 35 years, 18 of which working at the Birmingham Assay Office, started her career at Birmingham based jewellery manufacturer Gallery Jewellers. Goodfellow said:…

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Deakin & Francis launches silver cufflink for Queen’s anniversary

Deakin and Francis has launched a new regal sterling silver cufflink to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service. The new exclusive piece will feature a limited-edition hallmark designed by Thomas Fattorini and will also be available for all existing Deakin and Francis’ pieces on request. The new pieces will…

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