NAJ members given access to additional EU exit resources

Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will be given access to additional EU exit resources. The British Jewellery and Giftware International (BJGI) has published new guidance regarding VAT, duty rates, charges on small packages and import declarations post-Brexit. As well as this, the organisation has included a contacts…

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TAG Heuer and Porsche launch brand partnership with new exclusive watch

TAG Heuer has announced it will be partnering with Porsche, the German sports car manufacturer, in a move that will set a “new standard” for brand integration. The Swiss luxury watchmaker unveiled a new watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph, as part of the new relationship between both companies.…

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‘Robust’ online sales offset store closures at Watches of Switzerland

Watches of Switzerland has welcomed a period of strong trading in its third quarter ended 24 January 2021, with group revenue up by 6.6% to £272.6m despite the ongoing pandemic. This was bolstered by a “robust” e-commerce performance in the UK, which offset continued store closures throughout the period.  UK…

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Ania Haie launches new Bright Future collection

Ania Haie has announced the launch of the Bright Future jewellery collection, which will be available from April 2021 with retail prices starting from £25. The collection houses a bold colour palette of teal, berry, powder blue, sage and optic white, which were chosen to suit outfits worn from summer…

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BAJ launches online masterclass series

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be hosting a series of online masterclasses, which will be available to all BAJ students for free. Masterclasses will be made available via Zoom and will cover a wide variety of topics related to jewellery making and production. The jewellery…

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Benevolent Society’s Covid hardship fund opens to NAJ members

The Benevolent Society’s Covid hardship fund is now open to all members of British Allied Trade Federation (BATF), including National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) members. The fund aims to mitigate some of the financial stress on businesses resulting from the pandemic. Among the trade associations who are applicable for the…

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Maya Gemstones releases mini collection

Maya Gemstones has launched its triangle power mini collection for February 2021, comprising earrings and a pendant. Made with 18ct white gold, the pieces include small round-cut diamonds as well as a “Maya cut” Amethyst. In addition to the new additions, the brand is releasing smaller versions of its Aquamarine…

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De Beers Group launches ReSet Forever Love collection

De Beers Group has announced it is to launch a new collection named ReSet Forever Love designed by three emerging jewellery designers later this year. The jewellery collection, which includes rings, necklaces and a brooch, incorporates rough and polished diamonds from the group, ranging from 0.3 to 1.3 carats. Each…

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Meet the authenticator

Many television shows are associated with controversy, whether it be contestants inadvertently sabotaging each other on Great British Bake Off or an Ann Widdecombe-style upset on Strictly. A controversial episode of Bargain Hunt? Not really a thing… until now. The afternoon telly staple was censured by the Beeb’s complaints watchdog…

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BRC chief calls for rates extension as vacancies rise by 13%

Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the government to extend business rates relief beyond April as the number of retail stores lying vacant rose to 13.7% in Q4 2020.  The plea follows figures published by the consortium which show that all retail locations saw…

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