Ghandi’s pocket watch sells for £12k at auction

A silver plated Swiss pocket watch, once owned by Mahatma Gandhi, has sold for £12,000 at East Bristol Auctions last Friday (20 November). The “worn and broken” timepiece, originally estimated to sell for up to £10,000, follows a sale of a pair of glasses, also believed to have been Ghandi’s,…

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Synova brings DaVinci diamond system to market

Synova has launched the DaVinci system, a diamond shaping solution which transforms rough diamonds into “brilliantly” cut diamonds with up to 57 facets in a single operation. The polishing process within the machine reportedly creates a “smooth final step” to remove remaining thin black carbon layers. Customers are presented with…

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Zeemou Zeng reveals The Impressionists collection

Zeemou Zeng has revealed his new jewellery collection, The Impressionists, ahead of the holiday season. The collection of earrings and rings is inspired by Impressionist artists, such as Monet, Seurat, Renoir and Manet. The designer selected particular gemstones that echo these Impressionists’ colour palettes to mirror some of the masterpieces…

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Sixty-second interview: Fenton & Co

Describe yourself in three words? Passionate, impatient, loyal. How did you get to be where you are today? Drive and willingness to annoy people who are more important than me. Which aspect of your job do you enjoy most, and why? Everything apart from the admin.  What is your proudest…

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PM outlines Covid Winter Plan

Boris Johnson has unveiled his ‘Covid Winter Plan’ in the House of Commons this afternoon, whilst outlining England’s return to a three tier system He confirmed that national restrictions in England will end on 2 December and will “not be renewed”. This will mean that non-essential retail, gyms and the…

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Hirsh launches home shopping service

Hirsch has introduced a new home shopping service called Hirsh Time which allows customers to “try before you buy”. The jewellers complimentary service is currently available to any Hirsh customers that can be reached by the Hirsh Taxi. The Hirsh Time feature allows customers to choose up to three pieces…

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Lewis Hamilton loses legal battle with Hamilton watches

Lewis Hamilton has lost his legal battle to block Hamilton International, a luxury Swiss watchmaker, from trademarking the name ‘Hamilton’. The Formula 1 driver claimed the watch manufacturer’s trademark prevented “fair competition” and attempted to prevent the company from registering its brand in Europe. The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)…

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Lebrusan Studio announces charity fundraising

Jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has announced its plan to raise funds for The Water Project over the Black Friday weekend. The jeweller said that 20% of the proceeds sold between 25 November and 1 December will go to the non-profit organisation, whose aim is to grant access to clean and…

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Holiday engagement rings driving jewellery sales, says De Beers

Engagement rings are driving jewellery sales this holiday season, according to De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ report. From the group’s interviews with US-based jewellers, bridal sales are the primary source of diamond jewellery demand in recent months. When it came to customers researching engagement rings, online was the…

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Indria Scott named as face of De Beers’ ReSet Collective

Indria Scott has been named as the new face of De Beers Group’s ReSet Collective campaign. The “eco-conscious” model will front the campaign that will showcase five pendants created to celebrate sustainability in the diamond industry. The ReSet Collective includes five leading US jewellery designers – Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon,…

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