Survey reveals Londoners’ taste for luxury jewellery

A survey of Christmas shoppers conducted in central London last week found that store retailers are winning the battle with their online rivals this year at the luxury end of the market. Of those surveyed, 64 per cent said they preferred shopping in store, and only 15 per cent said…

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Jewellery website given boost by Theo Paphitis

Jewellery website Titan Jewellery has seen a rise in popularity following a retweet from Theo Paphitis, one of the dragons from the BBC show Dragons Den. Jason Beer, owner of Titan Jewellery, tweeted Paphitis during ‘Small Business Sunday’, an initiative he set up to promote small business, which culminates in…

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CARAT* donates £10,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support

In celebration of its 10-year anniversary CARAT* the luxury fashion jewellery company has donated £10,000 to the Macmillan Cancer Support at the charity’s Celebrity Christmas Stocking Auction. CARAT* CEO Scott Thompson said: “I recently lost a dear friend to this vicious disease so wanted to do something that was significant…

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Beaverbrooks appoints Simon Smith as head of retail

High street jewellery chain Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has announced the appointment of Simon Smith as its new head of retail. Smith has served 22 years at Beaverbrooks and has worked his way through the stores, starting at Beaverbrooks Warrington before becoming part of the management team as regional manager of…

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Royds law firm co-sponsors jewellery awards, client scoops gong

City of London-based solicitors Royds LLP co-sponsored the recent British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) Awards, and saw one of their clients take home a gong. The 5 December awards shone a light on the association’s members, highlighting companies and individuals that have excelled in their particular field over the last year.…

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Presman Mastermelt sponsors boutique pop-up

Precious metal processors Presman Mastermelt has sponsored the Christmas retail venture of three award-winning designers. The firm sponsored the Ag3 exhibition, where designers Myia Bonner, Clarice Price Thomas and Ros Millar’s are running as an imaginative Christmas boutique in Somerset House, London. The exhibition showcases work that “explores the boundaries…

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Thomas Sabo unveils new ambassador

Georgia May Jagger has been named as the new face of Thomas Sabo, modelling in the company’s latest campaign. Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, posed wearing the new Karma collection showcasing the company’s 72 piece range, which consists of beads representing positive energy and fortune, and a…

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RJC launch new Code of Practices

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its new Code of Practices while celebrating more than two-thirds of its membership achieving Certified Member level. During 2012 to 2013, the RJC carried out an extensive multi-stakeholder review of its mandatory Member standard, the Code of Practices. Incorporating valuable feedback from over…

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T A Henn launch new showroom

Wolverhampton based jeweller, T A Henn unveiled its new showroom and website at an invite only event recently. The jewellery and watch event welcomed more than 165 people including loyal customers and members of the public, who were treated to cava and canapés as well as a 20 per cent…

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Beaverbrooks named Rookie of the Year

Beaverbrooks has announced that global diamond jewellery brand Hearts on Fire has named it as 2013 Rookie of the Year. Beaverbrooks joined the Hearts on Fire family in September 2012 and received the award after embracing the brand’s global messaging. The company was also recognised as best-in-class among Hearts on…

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