Manufacturers
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Feb- 2018 -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 brandsโ designs are inspired by the city it was founded in. Duncan Harris, Timex sales and marketing director, said: โWe 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. ย The first watch features a 41mm polished stainless steel case housing a black three-dimensional dial and three-link bracelet. The womenโs 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 โincrease in unique engagement ring designsโ being purchased by โcouples 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: โOn 11th January, Mr Robert Acker Holt, founder…
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16 January
Weston Beamor reaffirms โEthical Jewellery business of the Yearโ title
The โEthical Jewellery Business of the Yearโ 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 Foundationโs online โFairtrade 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 โCircular Collectionโ by Bayou with Love and Dell is a new, limited edition jewellery collection made in the US and sourced from gold recovered from Dellโs recycling…
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Dec- 2017 -22 December
Desire jewellery and silversmithing fair returns to London
The desire jewellery and silvering smithing fair will be held at Kensington Hall in London from 2-4 March 2018, while its previous venue at Chelsea Town Hall is refurbished. The event allows visitors to purchase items directly from contemporary designer makers, selected from the best in the UK. Those celebrating…
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14 December
Alrosa certified by Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian diamond producer Alrosa has become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) following an audit of its mining and business practices. The RJC is an international not-for-profit standards-setting and certification organisation which promotes a responsible worldwide supply chain and promotes trust in the global fine jewellery and…
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