Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Jun- 2012 -

18 June

Lord Henley praises the Gold Standard

The Code of Conduct for the Purchase of Second-hand Precious Metals & Jewellery has been created to help protect jewellers and members of the public when dealing with the face-to-face purchase of scrap precious metals.

18 June

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Jeweller in Rochdale held at gunpoint

SaferGems found itself at the forefront of fighting crime when a Jeweller from Rochdale, Greater Manchester used the service.

15 June

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

WB The Creative Jewellery Group acquires Gecko Jewellery

WB The Creative Jewellery Group, the parent company of Domino, Weston Beamor and Advalorem brands, has announced the acquisition of Gecko Jewellery.

14 June

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Hallmarking figures show improvement on last year

May 2012's hallmarking statistics show that the total number of units hallmarked by the four UK assay offices is up 7.6 per cent when compared to May 2011.

13 June

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Christopher Ward and Bluebird team up

The pioneering luxury British watch maker Christopher Ward announced that it is teaming up with the legendary racing brand Bluebird to celebrate new attempts to break the world speed record on land and water.

13 June

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Online watch market facing drastic changes

According to an internet-based stockist, independent jewellers have been leading the way online in recent years, as they have offered branded watches at discount prices, unlike the jewellery chains; but this looks set to change.

13 June

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tissot opens a second kiosk at Bluewater shopping centre

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has announced the opening of a second boutique kiosk at Bluewater following a successful launch into the retail sector at Brent Cross shopping centre.

12 June

Product Launches

Jewellery Focus Staff

Assya London announces key launches

Assya London's products have been available to purchase from the Notting Hill store since 2006 and its newwebsite now allows individuals to purchase the products online.

12 June

Retailers