Celebrity endorsement

Lauren Pope of The Only Way Is Essex has appeared at an exclusive event at concept fashion jewellery store 'boutique.Goldsmiths' in Westfield Stratford City for watch brand Glam Rock Watches. Having recently launched in the UK, the brand has reported a "huge stateside following," including Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Fergie…

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Argos achieves RJC certification ahead of ‘meet the buyers’ initiative

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Argos, the multi-channel retailer, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC's Member Certification System.

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Wirral resident named ‘Jeweller of the Nile’

Pete Seeger marked his 60th birthday by raising money for cancer. The jeweller, who lives in Meols, originally pledged to raise £5,000 by taking part in a 200-mile cycle along the Nile, but finished the journey as Clatterbridge Cancer Research's fundraiser of the year, after having raised £14,800.  

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Popularity peak for pre-owned watches

Online retailer Watchfinder has reported that like-for-like sales of pre-owned watches are up 39 per cent following the recent WF&Co rebranding.   The figures, which relate to sales in September, October, and November, follow a year of internal investment which has seen the number of staff grow to over 40;…

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Tendence set for Selfridges launch in the UK

Italian watch brand Tendence, which already has a strong presence across 80 countries worldwide, will be launching at Selfridges in the UK early next year.   The timepieces have enjoyed a celebrity following in Japan, leading a trend for oversized watches. Consisting of a polycarbonate tri-case of 43 millimetres, the…

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Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Company creates new prize to support goldsmith craft

To celebrate the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers becoming a special patron of the 2012 Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Awards, it has created a new award for jewellery.  

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Dazzling donation for brave young girl

Harrogate-based Stoners Jewellers presented a £2,000 diamond to a young girl who was left quadriplegic after falling from a climbing frame a year ago.

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HMRC alert to VAT changes for businesses

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK regarding changes that will come into effect this spring.  

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Mozafarian party provides platform for Vendorafa

The 19 November saw a prestigious invitation-only party being held at London’s contemporary five-star Grange Hotel St Pauls and hosted by the Knightsbridge jeweller Mozafarian. Showcased on the night was luxury jewellery brand Vendorafa, which is being distributed in the UK by Advalorem, part of the WB Creative Jewellery Group.…

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TfL prepares retailers for London Olympics ‘hotspots’

London businesses and organisations in the retail sector have welcomed a release by Transport for London (TfL), detailing 'hotspot' transport information and advice for the London 2012 Games.

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