Voice on the High Street: Peter Jackson the Jewellers

What’s the history of the business? We started in 1982 with a shop in Preston, we were busy we were profitable and the opportunity came up to extend the business. So we opened a shop in Blackburn in 1988 and it just grew from there. So now we have four…

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Matt Aminoff reports ‘massive rise in interest and demand for pearls’

Jewellery brand Matt Aminoff has reported an increasing number of requests for both highly elaborate and unusual pieces of pearl jewellery over the past six months. According to the group, shows like ‘The Crown’ on Netflix and the recent movie release of Mary Queen of Scots has shown burgeoning demand…

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Chisholm Hunter continues support of Spina Bifida charity

Chisholm Hunter has continued its support for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) after its CFO raised over £4,000 by trekking Machu Picchu. Heather Templeton, finance director at luxury jeweller and diamond retailer Chisholm Hunter, alongside 15 other climbers, took on the Inca trials in the Andes Mountains which included…

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Alrosa mines largest diamond in recent years

A unique rough diamond weighing almost 200 carats has been mined at the Alrosa owned Udachnaya kimberlite pipe in January 2019. The gemstone, with weight of 191.46 carats, was extracted at processing plant N12 of the Udachny mining and processing division. The diamond is transparent, with a slight yellowish tinge.…

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How jewellers can replicate the in-store experience, online

Whether it’s a necklace for a partner’s birthday or the all-important engagement ring, when it comes to buying jewellery, understandably consumers like to put in the research before making their investment. Often viewed as a luxury item, jewellery can of course come at great expense. With variables such as brand,…

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Fabergé releases limited edition pieces for Chinese New Year

Fabergé has launched two limited edition pieces in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig. The two new designs are the the ‘Fabergé Lady Levity with Pig’ watch and the ‘Palais Tsarskoye Selo Red Locket with Pig Surprise’. Fabergé’s Lady Levity with Pig surprise is…

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Remembering your customer’s name is the key to boosting sales

Cheers was a popular 1980s TV show and if you play a rerun you will see Sam, the bartender and his staff greet every customer by their name. Ask your salespeople: “How many repeat customers can they remember and greet them by their name?” However, before you do, I recommend…

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‘Historic’ Australian brooch auctioned for almost £10,000

A rare, colonial Australian brooch has been sold for just under £10,000 at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham last week (24 January 2019). According to the group, pieces with “aboriginal detail” are infrequently offered for sale at auction, and the item depicts an emu and kangaroo amongst native flora – a…

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Voice on the High Street – Ingle & Rhode

Tell me a bit about the history of Ingle & Rhode? Ingle & Rhode began with my own hunt for an ethically sourced engagement ring back in 2006. I was unable to find a jeweller who could tell me where their diamonds had come from or the conditions under which…

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Tasaki opens first European boutique on New Bond Street

Japanese firm Tasaki has opened its flagship European store on Bond Street, London. The listed 5,015 square-foot boutique has a geometric interior focus “echoing the balanced rectangular frame design” of Tasaki’s Ginza Flagship façade. The boutique consists of seven floors, comprising of a series of intimate areas dedicated to showcasing…

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