Jewellery Focus becomes a Supporter of the Responsible Jewellery Council

Jewellery Focus is proud to announce that it has become an official Supporter of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), aligning its commitment to transparent business endeavours with the RJC’s mission to advance ethical practices throughout the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.   “We are delighted to announce Jewellery…

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Plans for single online shopping law backed by BRC

A new optional sales law that would apply throughout the EU is “good news for customers and UK retailers,” said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).   The European Commission has published its proposals for a Common European Sales Law which would allow businesses trading online to make sales under a…

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Vivid Yellow diamond sells for $6.6 million

The pear-shaped fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, weighing approximately 32.77 carats and estimated to achieve between $6 and $8 million (£3.8 and £5 million) was bought by an anonymous bidder at Christie’s New York for $6.6 million dollars (£4.1 million).   Head of jewellery Rahul Kadakia commented: “At $201,000 (£127,251) per…

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Tiger Woods named brand ambassador for Rolex

Tiger Woods is to join a group of Rolex ambassadors that includes up-and-coming young players as well as established male and female champions in the world of golf.   Rolex has had close links with the sport and its players since the 1960s, when the brand endorsed Arnold Palmer, Jack…

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Trollbeads’ latest charitable venture

Trollbeads has introduced the Troll Coin, a new bead dedicated to raising funds for charitable causes worldwide.The limited edition sterling silver Troll Coin bead will be released in the UK and Ireland on 24 October 2011 and will raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, which funds vital research; gives…

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Aurum Holdings launches Watches of Switzerland website

UK luxury jeweller Aurum Holdings has announced the launch of a transactional website for Watches of Switzerland. The website, which showcases brands available in-store, has been designed to give customers a “world class shopping experience to complement the in-store experience.” It currently allows customers to purchase around 50 per cent…

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The gift of time for Britain’s Got Talent auditions

Online retailer WatchShop.com has supplied the Talkback Thames production team with 25 Casio Retro Chronograph watches to mark the beginning of production for the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent.   Director of WatchShop.com Kishore Naib said: “With thousands of acts to audition for the new season of Britain’s Got…

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W&W hosts official launch party for new Battersea studio

Bespoke British jeweller W&W officially launched its Battersea studio on 13 October, celebrating with jewellery-themed cocktails and a showcase of handmade pieces in the new studio premises. The launch party “proved to be a great opportunity to celebrate with clients and showcase the recently furnished studio, which offers the perfect…

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Sotheby’s Important Watches sale scheduled for November

Sotheby’s autumn sale of Important Watches will take place in Geneva on 13 November 2011.   The 270 lots have an estimated total worth of CHF 8 million (£5.6 million). Tracing the development of watch making from 1574 to the present day, the sale will be comprised of iconic pieces…

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Chamilia launches charity partnership with Breast Cancer Care

Chamilia has recently announced its partnership with Breast Cancer Care UK. The personalised jewellery brand is launching the partnership with a ribbon bead, featuring a pale pink crystal, to highlight breast cancer awareness. Breast Cancer Care’s corporate partnerships manager Charlotte Young said: “We are delighted that Chamilia are selling this…

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