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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New responsible jewellery event to launch in Edinburgh in November

Jewellery retailers, designers and suppliers are being invited to attend Goldflair, an evening event in celebration of responsible jewellery taking place on 23 November 2018. The event is being organised by Ian Nicholson, jeweller, silversmith and managing director of Edinburgh’s Precious Metals Workshop, and is being sponsored by Scottish luxury…

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How to remain enthusiastic when selling

In fact it will start as soon as they begin. What I am recommending to you jewellers is to Check Your Enthusiasm as soon as you say hello to everyone when entering your store. Your smile and enthusiasm are the most powerful of all sales motivating tools and are infectious.…

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Three-Minute Interview: Kenny Chang of Gemmics

Describe yourself in three words? Unique, innovative and free. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I wanted to be in top management, and a leader, for a multinational enterprise at school. My plan was to understand business philosophy and management in a successful…

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V by Laura Vann to be stocked at Harvey Nichols with new collection

V by Laura Vann is to debut its new collection by featuring it in selected Harvey Nichols stores. The new collection named the ‘Treasures Collection’ is a catalogue of oceanic jewellery inspired by Vancouver’s Art-Deco Marine building. The brand is teaming up with stockist Harvey Nichols to debut Treasures at…

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The YouTube Jewellers

Name: Daryl Adams Company: Adams Handcrafted Jewelry Website: www.adamshandcraftedjewelry.com Established:  November 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Texas USA Did you do any other form of training? No formal training other than one wire weaving class when I first began by a well-known wire weaving artist. What the easiest thing about this…

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Voice on the High Street – Jana Reinhardt

How did you get into jewellery? I saw an advert for a jewellery apprenticeship near my hometown in Germany. It was really tough – I almost quit several times – [I] got my apprenticeship and studied jewellery design before qualifying as a master goldsmith in 2003. Shortly after that, I…

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