Consumer confidence at highest level for 15 years

Consumer confidence is at its highest level since the late 1990s, according to new figures from GFK.  Following a fall in consumer confidence in May, the research firm’s latest Consumer Confidence Barometer increased six points to 7 in June, with all five measures used to calculate the index reporting increases.…

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Joanna Lumley accepts Jeremy France brooch to celebrate Gurkha anniversary

Jeremy France Jewellers has presented actress Joanna Lumley with a bespoke brooch to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s Brigade of Gurkhas.  Staff from the store, including owner Jeremy France, attended a black tie evening at Her Majesty’s Palace and Fortress of London where France presented the brooch…

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Carat expands presence in Harrods

Fashion jewellery brand Carat has opened a new 100 sq ft shop in London department store Harrods.  Carat, which launched at Harrods in 2011, has expanded and taken up a new location in the ‘Designer Accessories’ room on the lower ground floor, following the success of its previous store. Scott…

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Beaverbrooks chairman awarded OBE

Chairman of jewellery chain Beaverbrooks, Mark Adlestone, was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2015.  The OBE for Services to Business and Charity was awarded to Adlestone in recognition of his charity and communal work, and how he “applies these philanthropic values to his business”. The news…

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JewelStreet to axe 120 brands in upmarket push

JewelStreet today confirmed that it is to remove over 120 of its designers and brands as it prepares to reposition the business as an international, luxury jewellery destination. The online jewellery marketplace said the move was a “necessary step” in its strategy to “become the premier jewellery website for the…

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Endless launches in 23rd market: Asia

Composable jewellery brand Endless Jewelry has hosted a colourful launch into Asia – its 23rd market worldwide – just two years since launching. In front of 300 VIP guests, celebrities, and more than 100 media representatives from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, Endless Jewelry hosted the grand opening of…

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‘Human hair’ used for jewellery by design student

A student has taken ‘upcycling’ to a whole new level, designing a jewellery collection made from unwanted human hair.  Designed and made by Olivia Hawley, a final year student at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) School of Jewellery, the collection aims to “challenge society’s perception of jewellery and to play on…

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H&T Pawnbrokers and Fish Brothers sign up to ‘Safe Seller’ scheme

The Metropolitan Police have announced that two established pawnbrokers have signed up to its ‘Safe Seller’ scheme as part of an ongoing crackdown on the sale of stolen goods.  H&T Pawnbrokers and Fish Brothers – which have a combined total of 48 stores in the capital – are supporting the…

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Jewellery sales shine across UK shopping centres

Jewellery brands led the way in terms of sales growth across UK shopping centres in the first quarter of 2015, according to new figures released today.  Estate agent Savills said jewellery saw substantial growth of 12% in the first quarter of the year, with growth of 7.2% over the last…

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Watches of Switzerland opens Canary Wharf store

Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new store in London’s financial district, Canary Wharf.  The retailer’s new 976 sq ft boutique, located at 22 Canada Place, will offer a mix of luxury watch brands including Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Bell & Ross, Parmigiani, Baume & Mercier, Bremont, Hublot…

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