Trollbeads announces autumn collection

Original Danish charm bead jewellery brand, Trollbeads, has announced the release of its new autumn collection. Reflecting birth, flowers, love, family and nature themes, the collection features innovative new glass designs, two new leather bracelets, a skeleton bead and new lock entitled the Water Lock, designed by Tomas Cenius also…

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Canary Wharf jewellers host luxury watch brand pop up

An exclusive pop-up boutique will be the platform for Zenith to promote its new collection of timepieces between 16 -19 September. The Swiss luxury brand has partnered with Canary Wharf jeweller Charles Fish following the store’s recent refurbishment. Charles Fish jewellers, which has 180 year legacy behind it, will house…

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NAG and BJA announce new Collaboration at IJL 2013

It was announced yesterday at IJL that the National Association of Goldsmiths and the British Jewellers Association have agreed to ‘explore ways of developing closer cooperation.’ As a result of this new partnership the two associations have set up a ‘working group’ which will look at ways they can work…

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John Henn of T.A. Henn & Son, Wolverhampton

Could you please give us a brief introduction to T A Henn and its history? T A Henn is a sixth generation jeweller in the centre of Wolverhampton. Founded in 1847 to make clocks, it moved to its current location around 1890, and started selling jewellery soon afterwards when diamonds…

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Richard Haynes of Cavendish French Jewellery

Describe yourself in three words Positive, honest, ambitious. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? [sociallocker]I was always practical and enjoyed designing and making things. I knew I wanted a hands-on career where I would be in control of my own destiny. How did…

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Jonathan Pollock of Jonathan Pollock Photography

Describe yourself in three words Trustworthy, patient, accurate. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I have only ever wanted to be a photographer, as I was captivated by imagery and influenced by publications such as the National Geographic magazine and work produced by…

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Paul Breedon of Display Lighting Ltd.

Describe yourself in three words Creative, conscientious, sincere. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? From a very young age I was always encouraged to develop a natural artistic talent, and initially I had aspirations of becoming an illustrator. It was not until I…

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StrawPoll uncovers UK’s biggest jewellery spenders

Specialist media agency for premium brands, Cream, has launched a new survey of the UK’s most important jewellery consumers called StrawPoll. The poll, which monitors a panel of 850 consumers and their spending, is a three-times-a-year study. It focuses on those who spend more than £100 per month on footwear,…

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CMJ chief executive to join leadership of CIBJO

The chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Willie Hamilton, is to take on a role in CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as executive vice president of Sector B covering jewellery distribution. CIBJO president Dr Gaetano Cavalieri said: “The CIBJO board of directors has discussed what is widely…

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77Diamonds relocates to Mayfair

Diamond e-tailor 77Diamonds.com has relocated its head office and showroom to Hanover Square in Mayfair. Originally launched in 2005, the firm is at the forefront of the diamond market selling loose and set diamond jewellery online. Its new larger showroom boasts a new interactive experience for customers, mixing high tech…

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