Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Aug- 2012 -

7 August

UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July

Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that UK retail sales were subdued in July.

6 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Argenta House decorated with Olympic-themed anti-racism murals

Ari D Norman Ltd’s Argenta House in London has become the setting of an Olympic Games inspired urban art project commemorating three Olympiads at which racial strife was highlighted.

3 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Trollbeads launch ‘People’s Bead’ collection

Danish charm bead jewellery brand Trollbeads has introduced the first ever People’s Bead collection, created by members of the brand’s worldwide fan base.

3 August

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

RJC certifies four new members

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that four of its members have achieved certification for meeting the criteria set by RJC’s Member Certification System.

3 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tissot opens its highest boutique

Tissot opened its most altitudinous boutique in celebration of its partner, the Jungfrau Railway’s, centenary on the Swiss National Day (1 August).

1 August

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Birmingham jewellers celebrates 125 years

Alabaster & Wilson Ltd, founded in the same year that Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee, is celebrating its 125th year in business.

1 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

CARAT* shines on America’s Next Top Model

CARAT*’s collection of man-made gemstones was the jewellery of choice during a recent episode of America’s Next Top Model.

1 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Zurich station clock gets Olympic-inspired transformation

In celebration of the 2012 Olympic Games, Mondaine has transformed Zurich train station’s famous meeting point clock to pay homage to the Games’ host city.

Jul- 2012 -

31 July

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Holts Academy and the Prince’s Trust set youngsters on jewellery career path

Holts Academy of Jewellery and the Prince’s Trust’s partnership ‘Get into Jewellery’ programme has helped students set out on careers in jewellery design and manufacture.

31 July

Designers