Retailers
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Aug- 2022 -17 August
NAJ takes step to elevate pricing code of practice
The National Association of Jewellers has taken the step to elevate its pricing code of practice to ‘assured advice’ with its primary trading standards partner. Working with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards team, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has said it aims to continue its proactive approach to educating…
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17 August
Deakin & Francis launches ladies’ Elements Collection
Deakin and Francis has launched a new ladies fine jewellery collection, The Elements Collection, comprising a multitude of gemstones set in 18ct gold. Included in the collection is a one-of-a-kind 18ct yellow gold faceted Crystal Ball Pendant with a vitreous enamel blue band, and a diamond necklace. The pendant showcases…
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16 August
Wages see highest fall on record amid rising inflation
Regular pay in the UK has fallen by a “record” 3% in the quarter ending June 2022, the steepest decline since records began two decades ago, as the nation continues to battle rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. Not accounting for inflation, growth in regular pay, excluding bonuses, would be…
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16 August
CW Sellors secures £1.5m loan amid growth plans
CW Sellors has secured funds worth £1.5m from MEIF Maven Debt Finance, enabling the jewellery company to open a new design and manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, which will include a jewellery boutique retail store, exhibition space, tours for visitors, and a café. The loan has been made available via the…
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15 August
Lily Arkwright’s engagement ring sales jump 73% amid heatwave
Lily Arkwright has reported a 73% rise in engagement ring sales last week (1 to 10 August) compared to the previous year, due to the August heatwave. Lily Arkwright said that the sunny weather has led to a rise in engagements, suggesting that hot weather “makes people feel more romantic”.…
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10 August
So-Le Studio creative director to become Sotheby’s guest curator
So-Le Studio has announced a collaboration with Sotheby’s London, which will see creative director Maria Sole Ferragamo become the first guest curator of their auction series The Luxury Edit. The auction series will showcase a city-specific curated collection of luxury items, including jewellery, watches and spirits in London, New York…
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9 August
Bernhard H. Mayer unveils nature-inspired jewellery
Qnet’s luxury jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, has announced new nature-inspired jewellery pieces for its Classics, Elemental and Timeless Tanzanite collections. New pieces to the Classics Collection include Autumn earrings and an Autumn Pendant, featuring precious diamonds and handcrafted 18K gold leaf drops in a pattern inspired by seasonal transformation.…
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8 August
Hayes & Lake adds four new retailers
Hayes and Lake has announced it will go live in four new stores this week, bringing the number that carry the brand to 12. The new stores include John Baldwin Jewellers in Tavistock, Christopher George Jewellers in Cardiff, Francis and Gaye in Coventry, and David Summerfield Jewellers in Newcastle. Having…
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4 August
Andre Michael launches lab-grown diamond range
Andre Michael has introduced its first lab-grown diamond jewellery range for retailers in the UK and Ireland. The range comprises rings, earrings and pendants which are available in certified D/E/F- colour lab-grown diamonds in classic designs starting from 0.50cts. Much of the offering will be in larger sizes, differentiating from…
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3 August
Diamonds Factory unveils European expansion amid ‘rapid growth’
Diamonds Factory has announced plans to open a European Hub in Dublin, following “rapid” turnover growth from €100k (£83,678k) to €1m (£836,785k) in a year. The jewellers’ Ireland team has doubled in size and will open an operations office in Ireland to meet this new demand, allowing the business to…
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