Events
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Dec- 2017 -5 December
Gecko to showcase seven collections at J and W 2018
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced that it will be showcasing seven collections at 2018’s Jewellery and Watch Birmingham. This award-winning company offers ranges for men, women and children, including brands such as Orla Kiely, Fiorelli Jewellery, Fred Bennett, D for diamond. This also includes the brand’s in-house collections from Elements…
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5 December
Jeremy France Jewellers supports Murray Parish Trust with champagne bash
On Thursday 30 November, Jeremy France Jewellers hosted its annual ‘Christmas Champagne Evening’. As part of the jeweller’s continued support for local charity The Murray Parish Trust, Jeremy hid an unknown number of diamonds inside a bespoke diamond shaped ice sculpture. Guests made donations to guess the number of diamonds…
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4 December
Connoisseurs supports Wongs Winter Ball
Connoisseurs UK were proud to sponsor the great cause with Wongs Jewellers with free Dazzle Stik gifts for all guests in aid of the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Cynthia Aldridge, business manager of Wong, said: “Your support is very much appreciated, and we’ve had lots of happy attendees with their…
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4 December
Registration opens for International Diamond Week in Israel
Registration has opened for the seventh International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI), to be held from February 5 to 7, 2018 at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The next IDWI will be held in a shorter format, with trading taking place on the bourse floor from Monday to Wednesday, leaving…
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Nov- 2017 -29 November
Black Friday online sales ‘stronger than expected’ with smartphones taking lead
The amount spent on UK online retail sites on Black Friday 2017 was up 11.7% to £1.39bn, according to data from IMRG. This was ahead of the original forecast of 9% growth for the day. Of that spend, 39% was completed on a smartphone, with the device taking the highest…
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23 November
Goldsmiths’ apprentices come out top at Worldskills UK
Three Goldsmiths’ Company apprentices have topped the medals table in the Fine Jewellery Making category at The Skills Show. The event, held at the NEC, Birmingham from 16-18 November, brought together young tradespeople and the next generation of skilled professionals. Jewellery Making category finalists included apprentices as well as students…
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22 November
Sacet launches ‘choose what you pay’ Black Friday sale
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet will be introducing a unique Black Friday initiative, A Fair Deal for All, allowing its customers to choose what they pay for its collections. From 24 to 27 November Sacet will be hosting its ‘Choose What You Pay’ sale. The company will put a price slider…
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20 November
ROX and Hublot celebrate Art of Fusion in Edinburgh
British luxury jeweller ROX has teamed up with watch brand Hublot at the Hopetoun House in Edinburgh to celebrate the brand’s motto, ‘The Art of Fusion’. The Scottish city was the ninth stop of the 2017 Art of Fusion World Tour and saw 150 guests attend the event, which took…
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20 November
VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show hails ‘successful’ debut
The organisers of the VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show has reported a successful inaugural event. The show concept was created to “link all corners of the global jewellery industry chain in Dubai” and to underline the emirate’s “commercial standing and strategic status” in the global market chain. Organised by DV…
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17 November
Seven ways to prepare your business for Black Friday
This year, Black Friday falls on 24 November and will host discounts across many lines including electricals, fashion, and experiences. BBC reported that online sales had risen by 12% last year during the event but it isn’t just the Friday that E-commerce sites focus on now, it is the whole…
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