Lark & Berry launch collaboration with Alicia Agneson

Jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with ‘Vikings’ actress Alicia Agneson. The 15-piece collection, entitled ‘Alice’, features jewellery crafted with 14k yellow gold, and 18k white gold with the brand’s cultured diamonds and sapphires. The collection is said to have been…

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Why Vicenzaoro is the ‘innovation hub’ for the entire jewellery supply chain

Once again this year, Vicenzaoro January will be celebrating its hi-tech aspect with T.GOLD, the international show for jewellery machinery and the most innovative technologies applied to gold and jewellery processing. In fact, from 17 to 22 January, the Italian Exhibition Group event will consolidate its role of innovation hub…

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Small business owners dip into personal wealth to survive? Of course they do

We are living through an era where there is much discussion about capitalism, taxes, executive pay and so on. Is Philip Green a monster for raiding the BHS coffers when they were his to raid? Is the pay of a city CEO morally acceptable when his lowest paid workers are…

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Purely Diamonds releases diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper

Purely Diamonds has released the “world’s first and only” diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper.  The family-owned jewellers announced it has upgraded the classic Fairisle jumper design to be adorned in hundreds of hand-picked, loose diamonds. The jumper is set to go on sale for £2m.  The unique piece was hand-crafted in a…

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Watches of Switzerland reports 112% increase in profit before tax

Watches of Switzerland has reported a 112% increase in adjusted profit before tax since May 2019. The high-end retailer revealed that group revenues increased by 17.3% to £428.7m with a 10.3% increase in like for like sales growth driven by higher luxury watch sales. In the six months to 27…

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Cheshire jewellers raided in burglary

Crewe detectives are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage after a burglary at an Alsager jewellers. The raid occurred Sunday night at around 5:40pm, when unknown assailants broke into Alexandra’s Jewellers on Crewe Road. The store was then raided, and a large quantity of jewellery was taken from the…

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The Incorporation of Goldsmiths appoints Ebba Goring as new director

Ebba Goring has been appointed as the new director of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths, one of Scotland’s most ancient institutions. Goring succeeded Mary Michel, who joined the business in 2002 and became director in 2012,  and will continue to promote ethical silversmithing. In her previous role as the Incorporation’s programmes…

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Panerai launches Harrods pop-up

Panerai has announced the launch of a new pop-up at the Harrods Menswear Department over the Christmas period. The Florentine luxury watchmaker will showcase its latest collection, the Panerai Luna Rossa, at the department store.  It will be the first time this collection is showcased in the UK. The new…

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Vicenzaoro January 2020: Where Jewellery begins

For the gold – jewellery industry, 2020 opens in Vicenza, Italy on 17th January with Vicenzaoro January – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the sector’s international hub of reference and the most exclusive and much-awaited stage for the market’s top brands to exhibit their latest creations. Organized by Italian Exhibition Group…

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Innovative ways to bring people into your jewellery store

Running a jewellery business is no mean feat, not least because the advent of e-commerce means enticing customers into store is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Yet despite the popularity of online shopping, when it comes to the luxury jewellery sector a physical presence is still crucial, and valued.  According…

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