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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England brooch sells for £1,200 at action

An England brooch formerly owned by Sir Bert Millichip has sold for over £1,200 at an auction, it has been revealed. The 18ct gold diamond England crest brooch which belonged to a former West Bromwich Albion and Football Association chairman was sold at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. The brooch, owned…

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The whole Amazon thing is getting scary now

The ‘growth of online retail’ is now so proverbial that the phrase itself is nearly redundant. Is anyone surprised to learn this morning that Amazon has absolutely rampaged through the Christmas retail season, while scores of well-known bricks-and-mortar retailers reported a torrid set of financial results for the same period?…

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EC One launches men’s engagement rings

EC One announced it has created a new engagement ring for men, entitled the ‘Marry Me Men’s Engagement Ring’. The ring has been launched in the run up to Bachelor’s Day, an Irish tradition whereby women propose to their partner on Leap Day. The ring is available in a choice…

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Sacred Gold to open West End store

Sacred Gold will be opening its first  stand-alone store and studio in London’s West End, with a new site opening on Berwick Street, Soho this coming March. The two-floor, 700 sq ft store will showcase the brand’s premium jewellery collection on the upper floor, while a basement piercing studio will…

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Important factors to consider when buying gold jewellery – What to know

Considered as the ultimate when it comes to luxury, gold will never run out of fashion. The mere mention of this elegant metal is already enough to catch anyone’s attention. After all, who doesn’t adore or love shining pieces of gold jewellery? They make an elegant fashion accessory for people…

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