Manufacturers
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Feb- 2018 -16 February
Hunt begins for diamond tycoon Nirav Modi over $1.8bn fraud case
Indian jewellery billionaire Nirav Modi has been accused of ‘cheating’ state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) out of nearly $1.8bn (£1.2bn). According to reports he is alleged to have worked with bank employees to obtain huge unsecured loans over a seven-year period, according to a complaint filed by PNB. The borrowed…
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13 February
Breitling removes ‘sexist’ ads after backlash
Watchmaker Breitling has removed ads featuring women wearing ‘skimpy outfits’ after receiving complaints from customers. Some of the adverts portrayed “subservient women” acting as ground support for male pilots flying airplanes. The group also came under fire from customers for putting on a display a female mannequin sitting on a…
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12 February
Timex Group UK further expands its portfolio with Kenneth Cole Watches
Timex Group UK has further expanded its watch brand portfolio with the introduction of Kenneth Cole watches. The 35-year-old New York fashion brands’ designs are inspired by the city it was founded in. Duncan Harris, Timex sales and marketing director, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with TWB Investments…
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Jan- 2018 -29 January
Raymond Weil unveils Brit Awards watches
Luxury Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil has announced two new timepieces in partnership with The Brit Awards 2018. The first watch features a 41mm polished stainless steel case housing a black three-dimensional dial and three-link bracelet. The women’s version has a 30mm polished stainless steel case, and houses a…
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25 January
Cadfolio launches unique shaped wedding ring service
Digital design firm Cadfolio has launched a new service that allows retailers to design custom made wedding rings for customers. Ryan Edkins, founder of Cadfolio, said the demand for custom shaped wedding rings is growing due to the “increase in unique engagement ring designs” being purchased by “couples looking for…
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24 January
London and New York named key locations for luxury watch brand expansion
London and New York could provide key opportunities for luxury watch brands seeking expansion in 2018. Real estate advisor Savills reported new luxury watch store openings fell globally in 2017, with 37 compared to 44 in 2016. The year also saw openings move away from the traditional Asia Pacific markets…
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22 January
WB The Creative Jewellery Group sold to Heimerle + Meule
WB The Creative Jewellery Group, which owns Domino, Gecko and Weston Beamor, has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule Group. The group will continue to operate as an independent entity and join a number of other companies operating across the UK and Europe, including Cookson Precious Metals. Heimerle +…
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18 January
Holts Gems founder Robert Holt dies at 94
The founder and a director of Holts Gems, Robert Holt, has passed away aged 95 while holidaying with family. The eponymous fine jewellery store was established in 1948 by Holt when he was a pre-war Jewish refugee from Vienna. A spokesperson said: “On 11th January, Mr Robert Acker Holt, founder…
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16 January
Weston Beamor reaffirms ‘Ethical Jewellery business of the Year’ title
The ‘Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year’ award winner, Weston Beamor, has continued its good work with every member of its customer team becoming a Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador. Each member of the 12-strong customer facing team at Weston Beamor has successfully completed the Fairtrade Foundation’s online ‘Fairtrade Gold Sales…
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11 January
Dell and Nikki Reed to harvest gold from old laptops for new jewellery line
Computer giant Dell and actress, entrepreneur and activist Nikki Reed have announced a jewellery collaboration in support of the sustainable design movement. The ‘Circular Collection’ by Bayou with Love and Dell is a new, limited edition jewellery collection made in the US and sourced from gold recovered from Dell’s recycling…
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