Lark and Berry partners with Diamond Foundry

Luxury jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced a partnership with diamond growing company, Diamond Foundry.  The jewellers has now released a sustainable collection with the Silicon Valley-based, zero carbon footprint diamond company.  A 64.5ct necklace from the collaborative collection was unveiled on singer, actor and activist Billy Porter at…

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Whitstable jewellers raided by thieves

Jewellery worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a jewellers in Whitstable, Kent. According to Kent Police, Reppin and Jones was targeted by thieves between 3:30am and 4:00am on Sunday morning. “Considerable” damage was caused to the building, and a series of rings were stolen in the raid. In…

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New membership organisation for valuers announced

A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association will focus on the training and professional development of jewellery valuers, and promote its members to the general public, insurance industry, government departments and the legal profession. Membership will be…

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Costa Coffee to give away £25k worth of rubies

Costa Coffee and Deliveroo have partnered up to offer customers the chance to win £25k worth of ruby gemstones.  Inspired by Costa Coffee’s limited edition menu offering, the Ruby Cocoa Hot Chocolate, the giveaway promotion will run until Valentine’s Day. Customers who order the drink from participating sites through Deliveroo…

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Historical timepiece to be auctioned

A Jaeger watch that was gifted to a WWII aircraft engineer is due to go for auction at Fellows in Birmingham on 10 February. The watch was originally gifted to aircraft engine designer, Donald Chapman, who manufactured planes at The Bristol Aeroplane Company during WWII and beyond.  The timepiece, which…

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William May reveals most popular engagement rings

Vintage jeweller William May has revealed the five most popular engagement ring trends following online research conducted by the jeweller. For the research, the jewellers analysed 1,000 Instagram posts which included the hashtag #engaged to discover the biggest engagement ring trends at the start of the year.   The data analysis…

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Tesla, Macy’s and organic food: serious change is afoot

Sometimes change is sudden and surprising, but sometimes it bubbles away under the surface for decades before making a serious impact, and in today’s roundup I have a few examples of the latter to highlight. First, there is Tesla. The firm led by billionaire space-AI Elon Musk has long been…

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How to market jewellery to a younger demographic – What to know

Diamonds are forever, they say, but the appeal apparently isn’t. There is a lot of misconception about millennials and their relationship with jewellery. Major outlets posit that the younger generation is killing the diamond industry just as they are destroying the housing market and casual chain restaurants. But this is…

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Business for sale: The Jewellery Studio – £22,500

Small boutique Jewellery shop and workshop business for sale. Goodwill and new three year lease £22,500. Secondary position in Suffolk market town. Regular sales and jewellery repair business. Priced for quick sale, small quantity of stock by arrangement. Rent £5000 pa No Business Rates payable. Contact: Michael Payne & Co…

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Hong Kong jewellery shows postponed amid coronavirus fears

Organisers of two Hong Kong jewellery shows, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), have confirmed that the upcoming shows will be postponed following the recent outbreak of coronavirus in China. The HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show were…

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