Gemfields emerald auction sees 59% increase on last year

Gemfields rough emerald auction saw a 59 per cent increase on revenue over the prior auction of traded emeralds held last year. Of the 41 lots offered at the auction held in Jaipur, 21 were sold representing approximately 86 per cent of the market value. The gemstones sold comprised of…

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Richard Morfoot of Fable Jewels

Describe yourself in three words. Honest, personable and hard working. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? My dream was always to work for myself and show I could make it on my own. However I would never have believed it would be in…

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MelanO – Composable jewellery

Hot from its success in Europe, MelanO composable jewellery will be a sound business move giving you an edge over your competitors. Today’s savvy woman craves individuality, choice and the chance to make a statement. Freed from out-dated conformity, she is a mood dresser and the beautifully crafted pieces from…

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CCSphotodesign – A creative and efficient service

The commission of photography and design for print or web can be time-consuming, frustrating and expensive, buy CCSphotodesign exists to change that. Whether your requirement is for simple product photographs for your website, aspirational images of your your latest creations, a new website or catalogues and other marketing items designed…

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Bespoke by Baskerville – Personal CAD design

Fenella at Bespoke by Baskerville provides a personal CAD design service and with 20 years of expertise in the trade under her belt, she will ensure that your fine jewellery requirements are met. With strong attention to detail and the ability to design anything you may need, whether it be…

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Ground broken on new Birmingham Assay Office site

Birmingham Assay Office bosses joined members of their building project team to begin work on the site of the new building at Icknield Street last week. The Assay Office has been at its current home in Newhall Street since 1877, and says that the move within the Jewellery Quarter “demonstrates…

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Cred Jewellery: Creating Responsible & Ethical Designs

Design led eco-friendly brand Cred Jewellery, has launched a selection of must-have festival accessories, including leaf drop pendant earrings and necklaces in 18 carat plated gold or upcycled plated silver. Cred Jewellery said: “We were the first jewellery brand to receive the Fairtrade stamp of approval, which ensures that communities…

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Need to escape an awful date? There’s a pendant for that.

The Daily Mail reported last week that a company is now producing a necklace/bracelet that links to your phone via Bluetooth and when pressed, can give you a ‘fake’ call to get you out of a sticky spot such as a bad date or a boring lunch. Imagine the conversation…

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IJL kickstarter line up unveiled

The IJL KickStarters for 2014 have been unveiled with 10 new jewellery designers all now in the running to be crowned the ‘People’s Choice’ KickStarter. International Jewellery London’s KickStart bursary initiative, aimed at supporting the Best of British young jewellers, offers 10 talented designers a place on its mentoring programme.…

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Links of London named Wimbledon’s official jewellery sponsor

Links of London has marked its 21st anniversary by launching a limited edition range in honour of being named the official Wimbledon jewellery collection. The company’s in-house design team visited the Wimbledon grounds and museum to gain inspiration for the collection, which features a set of Wimbledon themed charms such…

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