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Dec- 2017 -6 DecemberFeatures
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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6 DecemberDesigners
Vashi expands to third retail outlet with Westfield opening
Jewellery brand Vashi has expanded to its third retail outlet in Londonโs Westfield London. Located in the Luxury Village, the store aims to reflect the brandโs 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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6 DecemberProduct Launches
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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6 DecemberCelebrities
Watchfinder gifts Rugby League player of the tournament with ยฃ4,500 Breitling Colt
Watchfinder โ the pre-owned watch specialist and shirt sponsor of England Rugby League โ has presented Jermaine McGillvary with a special prize after he was voted Englandโs player of the tournament at Rugby League World Cup 2017. McGillvary was gifted with a Breitling Colt worth over ยฃ4,500. The Huddersfield Giants…
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6 DecemberDesigners
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 brandโs 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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5 DecemberDesigners
Gecko to showcase seven collections at J and W 2018
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced that it will be showcasing seven collections at 2018โs Jewellery and Watch Birmingham. This award-winning company offers ranges for men, women and children, including brands such as Orla Kiely, Fiorelli Jewellery, Fred Bennett, D for diamond. This also includes the brandโs in-house collections from Elements…
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5 DecemberEvents
Jeremy France Jewellers supports Murray Parish Trust with champagne bash
On Thursday 30 November, Jeremy France Jewellers hosted its annual โChristmas Champagne Eveningโ. As part of the jewellerโs continued support for local charity The Murray Parish Trust, Jeremy hid an unknown number of diamonds inside a bespoke diamond shaped ice sculpture. Guests made donations to guess the number of diamonds…
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5 DecemberAuctions
โLife-savingโ 709 carat diamond sells for $6.5m
The โlife-savingโ 709 carat Peace Diamond has sold for $6.5m (ยฃ4.8m) at a New York auction on Monday 4 December, with part of the funds being used to support Sierra Leone. The diamond was bought by British jeweller Laurence Graff, confirmed Martin Rapaport of Rapaport Group, who held the auction.…
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4 DecemberDesigners
Connoisseurs supports Wongs Winter Ball
Connoisseurs UK were proud to sponsor the great cause with Wongs Jewellers with free Dazzle Stik gifts for all guests in aid of the Alder Hey Childrenโs Hospital. Cynthia Aldridge, business manager of Wong, said: โYour support is very much appreciated, and we’ve had lots of happy attendees with their…
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4 DecemberCrime
VIDEO: Smash-and-grab on Fleet Street watch boutique by knife-wielding gang
A gang of thieves wielding machetes and a sword smashed their way into a Fleet Street watch boutique this morning, taking an unknown quantity of watches from the store. The gang stormed the Chronext shop – a short distance from the Royal Courts of Justice – on scooters during business…
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