E-Commerce
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Mar- 2021 -12 March
Once announces Messika partnership
Once, an online fine jewellery platform, has revealed that it will now stock products from Messika, the French diamond fine-jewellery company. Founded by Valerie Messika, the daughter of diamantair André Messika, the group has gained celebrity interest from names such as Beyonce, Emily Ratajkowski and Charlize Theron. The brand, which…
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Jan- 2021 -11 January
Gembridge to protect customers with launch of new escrow account
Gembridge has announced it has opened a U.S. dollar-based escrow account with a Singaporean banking group to provide safe transactions for global buyers and sellers. Gembridge is a regulated marketplace for certified gemstones, pearls and jewellery for a verified community of buyers, sellers and consignees. The company said it will…
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Oct- 2020 -22 October
The Jewelers Circle launches online trading platform
The Jewelers Circle has announced the launch of an international online trading platform intended to expand the trade show model “in support of the jewellery industry’s current needs”. The group said the move comes after recognising a “demand for a safe alternative to in-person trade events, where the fine and…
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15 October
Alison Mardell joins TJA-Connect
Alison Mardell has joined TJA-Connect, the virtual trade showcase that gives jewellery suppliers and service providers a “low cost route” to market and allows retail jewellers and buyers to communicate with each other. The virtual showcase happens regularly throughout the year and includes features which allow retailers and suppliers to…
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Sep- 2020 -14 September
Sheila Fleet Jewellery launches new website
Sheila Fleet Jewellery has launched a new website. The Orkney-based company is allowing their customers to browse and shop over 300 new pieces added to the website, including Sheila’s new Bumblebee collection. In addition to this the company also updated the sites navigation system, allowing customers to explore and filter…
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Aug- 2020 -20 August
Two-thirds of consumers look for ethical features in online purchases
Some 64% of UK and Irish consumers are now “actively looking” for ethical or sustainable features when making a purchase, according to new research by PFS and LiveArea. A further 76% of consumers felt that online retailers and brands have an “obligation” to protect, conserve and benefit” the environment, reflecting…
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19 August
Laings launches new social platform
Laings has announced the launch of a new social platform, Laings Watches, in a bid to “keep audiences connected to a world of luxury watchmaking”. The Instagram-based community is a place for “enthusiasts to engage with inspiring and informative content”, according to the jeweller. The @LaingsWatches platform will showcase a…
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17 August
Online sales witness 10% decline in July
Online retail sales witnessed a “sharp decline” of 10% in July, according to the latest figures from IMRG’s online sales index. The data group said the decline followed a shift in consumer spending patterns as the hospitality sector reopened throughout the month. While online sales fell by 10% in the…
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5 August
MarketOrders launches blockchain solution
MarketOrders is set to launch the UK’s first end-to-end blockchain solution in a bid to “combat inefficiencies and minimise fraud” in the jewellery industry. The blockchain technology will enable independent retailers to source products “quickly and cost-effectively” directly from global manufacturers, as well as digitalise all aspects of the supply…
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Jul- 2020 -28 July
Diamnet partners with Swarovski
Diamnet has partnered with Swarovski to launch a new offering of laboratory-grown diamonds to retailers across the UK. Its latest range will be offered alongside its natural-mined diamond list. Its e-commerce platform “clearly states” what natural or laboratory-grown diamonds are available for approval upon request. Following the surge in popularity…
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