Current Affairs

VIDEO: Jewellery which pierces body to ‘harvest energy’

A graduate of industrial design has created a concept for jewellery which harvests energy form the human body by piercing the skin. Whilst the jewellery does not actually exist, Naomi Kizhner’s “speculative piece” has caused a stir on news websites and social media for striking images which show the jewellery…

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£1 million raid at Leslie Davis, Milton Keynes

An estimated £1 million worth of jewellery has been stolen from a Milton Keynes shopping centre, Thames Valley Police have said.  The burglary at Leslie Davis jewellery store in Eagle Walk in the Centre MK happened on Thursday, October 16 at about 3am. It is believed that the thieves deployed…

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One in three women ‘would rather choose their own engagement ring’

A third of engaged or married women would prefer to have chosen their engagement ring themselves, according to new research.  The OnePoll survey, conducted on behalf of online diamond specialist Diamonds Factory, found 36% of women would have preferred to choose the ring themselves, with one in six (15%) dissatisfied…

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Rio Tinto rejects Glencore approach rumour

Following press speculation that it was to be merged with fellow mining company Glencore, Rio Tinto has issued a statement stating that no discussions are taking place.  It confirmed that Glencore had made an approach regarding a potential merger of in July this year. It is believed that the deal…

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Agatha Christie’s lost jewels exceed Bonhams estimate by over £36,000

Two pieces of jewellery that belonged to mystery writer Agatha Christie have surpassed their pre sale estimates at a Bonhams auction by £36,375.  The auction which took place October 8 saw Christie’s diamond brooch, estimated between £6,000 and £8,000, sell for £27,500. The second piece, a three-stone diamond engagement ring,…

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Increased protection for jewellers as IP Act becomes law

Increased protection will be given to jewellers and designers after a landmark ruling has seen the Intellectual Property Act (IP Act) become law.  The IP Act means that intentional infringement of a registered design is now a crime. The changes set out in the IP Act have been introduced to…

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‘Downton Abbey effect’ boosts interest in art deco jewellery

Art deco jewellery has seen increased interest due to the influence of period films and TV shows like Downton Abbey, according to Bonhams.  The auction house said the stars of the show have become vintage style icons with customers trying to emulate the style of the characters. Bonham’s, which claims…

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Armed robbery worth £250,000 in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade

An armed robbery in which four masked men wielding axes raided Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade has resulted in the loss of £250,000 worth of watches, it was revealed today. When the story first broke last week, it was not clear how much jewellery had been stolen, but according to a BBC…

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Historical ring collection sells for over £300,000

A collection of 101 rings, The Ceres Collection, which range in date from as early as 400 BC were sold for over £3,000 at a Bonhams auction.  The collection of cameo and intaglio rings performed better than expected, ending with a total lot of more than £300,000, triple its pre-sale…

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F Hinds joins 100 firms demanding rates overhaul

Britain’s largest independent family jeweller, F Hinds has joined more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies calling for business rates to be overhauled. The signatories of the open letter, published in The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, call the conversional tax a “critical problem”, saying that business rates “are no longer…

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