Graff diamond earrings to feature in Cheffins auction

A pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London jewellers, Graff, is to feature at Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1 August. Described as “a pair of asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds”, the earrings have been given an estimated price…

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Retail footfall ‘slumps’ in June

Footfall declined by 2.9% in June, attributed to the “exceptional and ongoing disruptive political and economic period”, according to retail intelligence firm Springboard. On a three-month basis, footfall decreased by 2.4%, and the six and 12–month averages were found to be -1.3% and -1.7% respectively. High street footfall also declined…

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Why the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable

There’s no denying that the shopping experience has truly transformed over time. However, it’s also important to appreciate that the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable to any online alternatives. A change in shopping habits More of us know what we want when we walk into a shop. In fact, 98%…

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chairman

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed Peter Crump, the MD of UK jewellery design and manufacturing company Vipa Designs, as its new chairman for the next two years. Taking over from retiring chairman Andy Putland, Crump said he is “excited” to commence his new role and put…

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My Store: Alex Monroe Jewellery

Alex Monroe Jewellery was founded by its eponymous owner over 30 years ago after training at the Sir John Cass School of Art in London, launching his first collection in 1987. All of Monroe’s work is handmade in England from metals that are 60% recycled and 40% virgin, the virgin…

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TH March to support St Lukes Hospice

Specialist insurance brokers for the jewellery trade TH March, has announced seven members of its staff will take part in the midnight March in order to raise funds for St Luke Hospice. Team ‘March@Midnight’ consisting of; Jo Morgan, Debbie Lawson, Emily Conybeare, Jayde Bassett, Holly Baird, Jo Federico and Jade…

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Jana Reinhardt releases new Memento collection

Goldsmith Jana Reinhardt has released her new Memento collection, inspired by “all of life’s milestones”. It features 12 “special” pieces, which Reinhardt said allows jewellery lovers to wear a “beautiful reminder of the defining moments in their life”. Each pendant is handmade by a small team of goldsmiths in the…

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Ecommerce handbook: Atelier VM

Give me a brief description of your business? Atelier VM is an Italian contemporary fine jewellery brand which we, Marta Caffarelli and Viola Naj-Oleari launched back in 1998. The Atelier VM story initially began in NYC where we were creating pieces exclusively for the Barney’s customers. From there, we launched…

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Watches of Switzerland staff given £1,000 bonus following London IPO

Staff from the Watches of Switzerland Group at stores across the UK and US have been given a £1,000 bonus as a thank you following the company’s float on the London Stock Exchange. Around 2,500 employees from the group’s Mappin and Webb, Goldsmiths and its eponymous Watches of Switzerland stores…

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‘Rare’ Fabergé jewellery to be sold at auction

Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough has announced it is offering “rare” and examples of Fabergé jewellery at its next Fine Art and Antiques auction on 3 September.           The lots include two Fabergé pieces; one is a pair of amethyst, diamond and white enamel lapel pins, hallmarked ‘56’, which…

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