Hancocks London to showcase ‘rare jewels’ at Masterpiece London

Retailer Hancocks London is set to showcase some of its most “exceptional and rare jewels” at the upcoming Masterpiece London show. The premier showcase for art and antiques will take place on 29 June to 5 July and is aimed at buyers and collectors from all over the world. A…

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Paramedic tried to ‘attract users to jewellery business’ with photos of patients

An Essex based paramedic has been struck off for posting photos of patients to Instagram in a bid to boost his jewellery business. Simon Williams, from Clacton, posted 24 pictures to Instagram which identified his patients and their conditions, reports Colchester Gazette. His online jewellery business had been struggling and…

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De Beers to consider investing in start-ups

De Beers Group announced the launch of De Beers Ventures, which has been set up to actively consider the acquisition of minority stakes in start-ups and growth companies. The new initiative will consider small investments in areas that may include downstream distribution, consumer brands, marketing platforms, security, cutting and polishing,…

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Etsy cuts its workforce by 15% following profit loss

Etsy has announced it will be cutting 140 positions, or approximately 15% of its total work force to ‘improve results’. The hand-made gift retailers, which is popular among jewellery makers, reported $421,000 (£332,505) in losses during the first quarter of the year, down from more than $1m (£789,800) the same…

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Gold hallmarking continues to drop as silver remains strong

The number of gold articles hallmarked in the month of May reported a 14.1% drop when compared to last year’s figures. Figures from the Birmingham Assay Office suggest that silver showed a growing strength with a 24.1% increase in hallmarked articles when compared to the same period last year. Platinum…

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Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology

Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch. The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use the patented MEMS nanotechnology. The new PowerMEMS Movement will replace older magnetic technology which currently…

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Veritas Gifts launches bespoke spring/summer jewellery range

Veritas Gifts has unveiled the launch of its new range of bespoke jewellery for the spring/summer season. The brand, with creates jewellery as corporate gifts, has combined classic designs with luxury contemporary materials for the collection. Each piece is made to emulate Verita’s “style and elegance”, while offering a “unique…

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Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up

The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…

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KGA launches new company Bezel Watches

Distributor group Kenneth Green Associates (KGA) has announced the launch of a new “luxury, fashion led” company, Bezel Watches. The new company has kicked off with distribution contracts with ‘Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller’ and ‘Just Cavalli’ watches. Further brands will be added to its portfolio later in the year.…

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Timex sales and marketing director passes away

Richard Bunt, the recently appointed sales and marketing director of Timex Group UK has passed away whilst on holiday in Krakow, Poland. The 33-year-old fell and hit his head when he leaned out of an electric vehicle to retrieve his sunglasses. He suffered a bleed on the brain as a…

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