Raymond Weil launches new watches for Beaverbooks’ centenary

Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has announced two exclusive, limited edition Tango timepieces in celebration of Beaverbrook’s 100th birthday this year. As the first luxury Swiss watch brand to be sold at the jewellery store, Raymond Weil said it is “proud” to be part of Beaverbrook’s “horological DNA” and enjoy a…

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Manufacturer files: W J Sutton

“W J Sutton was founded by William Josiah (W J) Sutton, who was the son of a jeweller”, says Kenneth Sutton, W J Sutton’s great-grandson and director of the Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler. “He realised his passion for jewellery whilst studying for his metallurgy degree and so he followed…

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Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April

Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the previous year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was due to figures being “distorted” by the timing of the run-up to Easter, which was in April this…

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Reservoir watches to be stocked on Farfetch

Following the launch of its Hydrosphere diving watch, Reservoir watches has continued its “strong rollout” in the UK with a recent launch onto global luxury retail platform, Farfetch.com. Reservoir watches are distributed in the UK and Ireland by the Verigroup which is run by founder and managing director, Neil Duckworth.…

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Azza Fahmy Jewellery to launch pop up shop at Harrods

Luxury jewellery design house, Azza Fahmy, has announced plans to open its first London pop up shop in the Knightsbridge department store, Harrods. The month long pop up which opens on 1 June forms part of Harrods new and exclusive showcase presentation of unique jewellery from around the world, including…

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Curated Cartier collection set to make over £100,000 at auction

Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale on 16 May is set to feature 13 items from Cartier, with a total high estimate of nearly £150,000 (£141,400). The French jewellery and watch company was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, who operated in a Parisian jewellery workshop until it expanded to include watches…

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Louise Sinclair launches ‘Exotic Summer’ jewellery collection

Fine jewellery designer Louise Sinclair, has announced the launch of her new collection ‘Exotic Summer’. According to Sinclair, “colour is the foundation” to ‘Exotic Summer’, and the collection features pave-set hoop earrings in 9ct yellow gold available in amethyst, tsavorites, yellow or pink sapphire and blue topaz. Additionally, it also…

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17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring sold for £723,062 at auction

A 17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring has sold for £723,062 at the Bonhams London Jewels sale. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th Century, the cushion-shaped sapphire was formerly owned by a European noble family. It was the first time it had appeared at auction, attracting interest from multiple…

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Watches of Switzerland celebrates 100 years in business with Rolex

To celebrate, Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group and Richard de Leyser, managing director of Rolex, hosted an event night at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to commemorate and thank its “loyal” north east clients and businesses. As part of its centenary year, The Watches of…

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Rotary Watches announces new retail partner in Qatar

Rotary has announced Paris Gallery as its new retail partner in Qatar. Paris Gallery is a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East with over three million sq. ft. of shopping space and over 50 stores located in prime retail addresses spanning across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Qatar…

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