Former Dior CEO joins Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as executive vice president and global managing director of jewellery and watches. Reporting to the company’s CEO, Tad Smith, Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sotheby’s jewellery and watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the…

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Tessa Packard launches London showroom

Contemporary fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard held on party on 6 December to launch her first London showroom. Located in Chelsea, the by-appointment-only showroom on Ives Street will offer clients a space to see Packard’s contemporary fine jewellery collections, and meet with the designer one-on-one to discuss bespoke commissions. The…

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Diamond ring sells for over £1m in record-breaking auction sale

Jewellery store Fellows has sold a diamond ring for £1,307,600, making it the most expensive sale in the company’s 141 year history. Bidding took place between two phone lines and the final agreed price was £1.1m, raised to £1,307,600 with the inclusion of buyer’s premium plus VAT. The item was…

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Kit Heath reports strong sales growth over AW season

Jewellery and accessories brand Kit Heath has reported that its sales are up 48% for the AW period. The company has said that it has seen year-on-year growth, with strong sales of branded women’s jewellery across independent and multiple retailers. Katie Nickell, Kit Heath’s creative director, said: “We are delighted…

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Chrysalis to launch new brand at 2018 Jewellery and Watch show

Chrysalis will be launching its new jewellery brand, Ania Haie, at next year’s Jewellery and Watch show at the NEC Birmingham. The Ania Haie range focuses on trends and affordability and will debut with nine collections priced between for £15 and £89. The collections include Out of this World, Modern…

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Brexit and British watches

The diversity of British watch brands in price points and positioning as well as manufacturing processes leads to a range of different concerns about Brexit across the resurgent industry, but even those most concerned feel Brexit has been good for them so far. Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, could…

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Vashi expands to third retail outlet with Westfield opening

Jewellery brand Vashi has expanded to its third retail outlet in London’s Westfield London. Located in the Luxury Village, the store aims to reflect the brand’s ethos of transparency. It is set across 1,000 square feet and has stainless-steel edged kimberlite surfaces. There are two private consultation rooms in the…

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Esprit joins the Bezel Watches portfolio

Bezel Watches, a Kenneth Green Associates company, is extending its portfolio with the addition of Esprit watches and jewellery, which will be distributed in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Esprit watch and jewellery collection offers redesigned classic styles with a modern twist. The creative designers aimed to capture…

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Watchfinder gifts Rugby League player of the tournament with £4,500 Breitling Colt

Watchfinder – the pre-owned watch specialist and shirt sponsor of England Rugby League – has presented Jermaine McGillvary with a special prize after he was voted England’s player of the tournament at Rugby League World Cup 2017. McGillvary was gifted with a Breitling Colt worth over £4,500. The Huddersfield Giants…

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Henryka welcomes new stockists as it launches Christmas promo

British brand Henryka has added two new members of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) to its network of independent retail partners. The brand’s collections can now be found at Welsh stores Christopher George Jewellers in Cardiff and T J Davies and Son in Aberystwyth. Since joining the CMJ in…

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