Tateossian teams up with Breast Cancer Care

In support of Breast Cancer Care during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tateossian has unveiled a new pink version of its signature leather bracelet. The firm’s chief executive, Robert Tateossian, said: “I am thrilled to collaborate and support Breast Cancer Care: the work they do and the support they offer from…

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Cookson releases Bowie necklace ‘how-to’ guide

Jewellery chain Cookson Gold has taken inspiration from David Bowie for a new jewellery-making how-to guide. Bowie fans can use the guide to create their own necklace inspired by the star’s legendary glam rock look with flamboyant colours, bold patterns and Ziggy-style star-shaped beads. With ten easy steps, accompanied by…

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Arabesque collection wins top Gemvision Matrix prize

A graduate at the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University (BCU), Hannah Kimber, has been presented this year’s Gemvision Matrix Award. The annual award is open to students on the school’s B.A (Hons) Design for Industry one-year top-up degree level course that teaches Gemvision’s award winning Matrix CAD jewellery…

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Police launches first European kiosk in UK

Police opened a new kiosk in Lakeside earlier this month as part of a plan to increase its European presence. The move means the firm has collated all of its retail categories for the first time in Europe, the first part of a scheme to develop the Police brand within…

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UK POS searches for best independent retailer summer window display

UK POS is running a competition to find the best window display of the summer, for Independent Retailer Month. The company, which manufactures electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) systems is asking independent retailers to send images of their window displays direct to its Twitter @ukposgroup, with a chance of winning £250 worth…

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Voice On The Highstreet: Judith Hart of Judith Hart Jewellers, Derby

Can you please tell us a little bit about the history of Judith Hart Jewellers? Judith Hart Jewellers was established in 1980 in the Eagle Centre, Derby. At the time I was in my early 20s and set the business up with a loan guaranteed by my parents. I was…

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New watch training course from The Birmingham Assay Office

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced a new training course for retail staff to gain a better understanding of watchmaking and features. ‘Understanding Watches’ will be delivered by watch industry expert Peter Tales MBHI, and will take the form of a one day course intended for retail staff or enthusiasts…

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DVK presents debut launch of luxury jewellery line from designer Julia Cameron

Private equity outfit DVK has partnered with international designer Julia Cameron for her debut jewellery collection in central London. Entrepreneur Deepak Kuntawala, founder of the boutique private equity and commodity trading company, has pledged to promote and nurture British entrepreneurs as they make their mark on the world business stage.…

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Raw Pearls to sponsor special award at GCDCA 2014

The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards 2014 will feature a new pearl design award sponsored by Raw Pearls. The Raw Pearls Special Award will seek to encourage and reward the innovative use of pearls within contemporary fine jewellery design. The winner will need to showcase them in modern style…

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BJA reports record membership numbers

The British Jewellers’ Association today reported record numbers of member organisations in its ranks. The association has received more 20 membership applications for July alone, and the total number of members has grown by 20% since 2010. Most of the growth has come from a surge in the number of…

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