Brand Q&A: AG Mounts

How was AG Mounts founded? I established the company in 1996. We manufacture and design jewellery ourselves in our factory. We pretty much do everything from a to z. That includes designing, making, casting, mounting, setting and polishing. We design our own mounts as well, and we take special orders…

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Selling from complaints

Complaining customers can be your biggest boosters if they are looked at as a customer ready to buy, instead of a complainer bringing trouble. It all starts with how all customers should be greeted regardless of their attitude.  However, your attitude is also important and you should greet all customers…

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Voice on the High Street – Alex Monroe

Tell me a bit about the history of the company? It was set up by Alex Monroe after he had finished studying silversmithing at what is now the London Metropolitan university. Tell me a bit about the kind of jewellery you stock? Our bumblebee has become our signature piece, but…

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‘Rare’ 1950s Rolex sold for £48,488 at Birmingham auction

A rare, early Rolex Submariner has been sold for £48,488, including buyer’s premium, at a Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. According to Fellows the “fascinating timepiece”, was one of the first models worn by Sean Connery’s 007 in early James Bond films, such as Dr. No. This particular watch was introduced…

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Not so charmed

This month brought the news that Anders Colding Friis would stepping down as president and CEO of Pandora by the end of August. His departure was announced against a backdrop of shares which slumped by nearly a quarter on Tuesday 7 August after a reduced sales and profit growth forecast,…

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A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry

“The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…

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Vashi launches at Selfridges Oxford Street in the ‘Wonder Room’

Jewellery retailer Vashi has opened a new store at the Selfridges London ‘Wonder Room’. The retailer said the consultation rooms feature “bright contemporary colours” and soft furnishings, creating a “warm yet exclusive environment”. In celebration of the opening, Vashi hasI launched a new diamond choker necklace, exclusive to Selfridges. The…

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Raw Pearls showcases extended range in new brochure

Pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls will be launching its new extended range brochure at this year’s IJL show in September. The new brochure includes over 800 products and additional photography which is also available for use for customers. Director Miranda Raw said “It’s our most comprehensive brochure yet, designed with…

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Voice on the High Street – Muru Jewellery

What is the history of the company? We were founded in 2006 I worked for a couple of jewellery companies prior to setting up Muru before deciding to go out on my own. The context behind Muru was all about creating meaningful jewellery, we aim to create unique jewellery to…

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Male Jewellery – The state of the market

“You only have to look at the ubiquity of tattoos to understand how much men want to express their personality and individuality. Men’s jewellery is like a tattoo that can be taken off at the end of the day. Jewellery is a way of speaking before you do. It communicates…

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