Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Feb- 2012 -

21 February

Sotheby’s to sell prestigious horological collection

Sotheby's London has announced that it is to host the single owner sale of the George Daniels Horological Collection, taking place on 6 November.

20 February

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Palladium Jewellery Design Competition winner announced

The International Palladium Board and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design today announced Yuki Agriardi Koswara as the winner of the Palladium Jewellery Design Competition 2012.

20 February

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Knowledge boost at Houlden Group buying event

The Houlden Group held its Annual Management & Buying Event from 13 to 15 February in central London, attended by representatives from most of its members, as well as invited guests from the wider industry.

17 February

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

Retail sales rise by 0.9 per cent in January

An unexpected rise in sales in the first month of 2012 has both surprised and delighted the retail industry.

17 February

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

So Jewellery ring wins recognition at awards show

So Jewellery's 'Snow White' ring has won a Highly Commended accolade in the Premium/Luxury category of the Gift of the Year 2012 Awards, run by the Giftware Association.

16 February

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Diamond geezer

An exclusive diamond ring designed by jeweller Bobby White for the Make-A-Wish Foundation has been sold at auction for £6,000.

15 February

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Aurum announces 53 per cent rise in profits

Aurum Holdings, the owner of Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has braved the downturn and posted a 53 per cent rise in operating profits.

14 February

Celebrities

Jewellery Focus Staff

Emma Watson wears Annoushka Jewellery

Emma Watson attended the Pre-BAFTA Party at the Savoy Hotel on 10 February, wearing Annoushka Grace earrings, and again to the launch of her new Lancôme 'Rouge in Love' range, which was held at Selfridges, London.

10 February

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

BFC announces launch of new jewellery showcase

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced its new initiative, BFC Rock Vault, designed to support, showcase and promote Britain's "most innovative fine jewellery talent." Sponsored by the International Palladium Board and curated by Stephen Webster, BFC Rock Vault will launch during London Fashion Week, held from 17 to 21…

9 February

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Houlden Group award winner revealed

William Cheshire has been chosen as the Houlden Group’s Designer of Excellence, with the news announced on the catwalk at the Jewellery Show in Birmingham. Through its sponsorship of the Jewellery Show’s Design Quarter Gems section, the Houlden Group had invited talented and inspiring designers to exhibit their latest…