Millennials networking group to exhibit at IJL

A new networking group for millennials in the jewellery industry will be exhibiting at the upcoming International Jewellery London show. The millennials network will be hosting a breakfast reception on Sunday, 3 September, and is inviting all young professionals to come along to find out more about the group and…

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Fair Luxury unveils designers for debut exhibition

Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX) has announced the jewellery and silverware designers chosen to exhibit as part of its first ever Fair Luxury Presents showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The exhibition will demonstrate a new view of what it means to offer ‘Fair Luxury’ in a  contemporary marketplace,…

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Rotary announces debut of Oxford collection

Rotary has unveiled its new Oxford collection, inspired by the history and tradition of the oldest college and the architecture of the city. The aesthetics of the Oxford range embodies Rotary’s DNA with “classic, timeless looks that never date”. It has an easy-to-read dial, with the gents offering coming with…

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Omologato Watches launches durable racing timepiece

Omologato Watches has unveiled #TIFOSI, a new timepiece designed to be affordable, durable and wearable at racetracks across the globe. In a first for Omologato, #TIFOSI is to be offered in a variety of different designs all paying homage to some of the most famous names in motoring and motorsport.…

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Dona Dirlam retires as director of GIA’s Library and Information Center

Dona Dirlam, director of GIA’s library and information center, retired August 25 after 38 years of service to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). She was largely responsible for establishing and expanding the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center, now the world’s leading resource center for gems, gemology…

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De Beers to make largest investment into diamond marketing since 2008

De Beers Group has announced it will invest more than $140m (£107m) in marketing this year – its biggest spend since 2008. The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets globally, with the greatest spend targeted in the US, China…

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Timex Group appoints Duncan Harris as sales and marketing director

Timex Group UK has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Duncan Harris as its sales & marketing director. He will be reporting directly to Gavin Crilly-McKean SVP international. . Duncan has over 20 years experience within the UK industry. His previous role was as general manager at…

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Henryka focuses on silver for IJL

Henryka is set to take the brand in a new direction at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September, as it extends its statement silver jewellery offering. Previously known for focusing on amber and gemstones in its designs, Henryka will unveil two new silver ranges at the show. Both collections have…

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Thieves crawl through hole to steal £1.8m of jewellery from East London shop

Thieves managed to get away with £1.8m worth of gold and diamonds after they smashed a hole in the wall of a jewellery shop in east London. With the use of a sledgehammer and crowbar, the gang managed to get through to Joyalukkas jewellery shop in Forest Gate, Newham to…

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Signet Jewelers acquires JamesAllen.com owner, R2Net

Signet Jewelers announced that it has agreed to acquire R2Net for $328m (£256m) in an all-cash transaction. R2Net is the owner of online jewellery retailer JamesAllen.com, as well as Segoma Imaging Technologies, who provides R2Net machines to enable delivery of next-generation digital shopping experience for jewellery. The acquisition will bring…

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