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Nov- 2017 -28 NovemberCelebrities
Cleave and Company set Diana’s diamond into Markle’s engagement ring
Jewellers Cleave and Company has been confirmed as the creator of Meghan Markle’s ring for her engagement to Prince Harry. The ring was designed by the prince and incorporates two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection. The central diamond was sourced from Botswana, where the couple travelled to this summer to…
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28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmiths’ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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28 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC expands into the silver supply chain
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its expansion of its material scope to include silver. This expansion adds another key sector to the RJC’s remit, helping the council to widen its authority and reputation across the industry. The expansion of the RJC into the silver supply chain comes after…
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27 NovemberDesigners
Kendra Scott brings UK debut to Selfridges
American jewellery brand Kendra Scott has launched in the UK with its new ‘shop-in-shop’ concept opening in Selfridges. Kendra Scott’s first ever retail concept outside of the USA opened on 20 November. The Selfridges concept, ‘Color Bar’, will feature a personalised range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. At the…
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27 NovemberRetailers
The WatchApp updates site and social media to match new demand
Redblok’s cloud-based platform for luxury watch retailers, pawnbrokers and traders, The WatchApp, has launched an improved website alongside new social media channels to enhance customer experience and reach. The peer-to-peer marketplace, specifically designed for B2B sales in the luxury watch sector, has reacted to initial subscriber feedback by adding a…
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27 NovemberWatch Focus
Weird Ape completes first ever watch delivery by drone
Watch company Weird Ape has delivered the first watch by drone on 31 October in West Yorkshire. The watches were delivered 45 minutes after ordering and the customer was notified by text that they had a drone delivery coming. They then laid out a pre-printed landing marker in a safe…
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27 NovemberDesigners
Henryka throws party for store relaunch
British silver and natural gemstone jewellery brand Henryka threw a relaunch party for its Hereford own-brand boutique on 17 November. The store in the heart of Hereford city centre has been given a makeover to align with Henryka’s brand overhaul. Highlights include a new orange and black colour palette, nature…
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24 NovemberE-Commerce
Black Friday e-sales expected to surpass Boxing Day by 77%
Black Friday week total online sales are expected to reach £7bn this year, a 164% increase on 2014 and 77% higher than expected Boxing day total sales, according to global real estate advisor Colliers International. This is reinforced by the decrease in the number of Brits shopping on Boxing Day…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Forevermark expands to Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Forevermark has announced that it has partnered with Rudell the Jewellers and as of this month (November) will be available in its two stores in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Rudell will also be stocking Forevermark’s Black Label range which launched last year. Ben Umbers from Forevermark UK and Ireland, said: “I am…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Roqaya’s Rocks launches new collection at Four Seasons
Roqaya’s Rocks new collection launched at the Four Seasons, Mayfair, garnering applause from London’s press, VIPs, fashionistas and style influencers. Inspired by the colours and movement of the ocean, this collection is crafted from unique gems, crystals and pearls. Each piece is made from inspiration and experience gained from Roqaya’s…
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