Manufacturers

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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Luxury jewellery packager Talbots shortlisted for Stevie Award

Luxury packaging partner Talbots Group has been selected as a finalist in the world’s premier business awards for female business leaders, the Stevie Awards. Talbots’ signature Couture Collection of packaging is a finalist in the “Best New Business Product or Service of the Year” category at the 14th annual awards,…

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Raw Pearls readies for Black Friday with trade deals

UK pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls has launched an offer ahead of Black Friday for its trade customers in preparation for the busiest shopping weekend of the year. The company is giving a 10% discounts on earrings and pendants from its Diamond & Pearl Collection which consists of pearl designs…

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Ray Bushell of Euro-Cast loses battle with cancer

Ray Bushell, well-known entrepreneur who founded Euro-Cast in Carver Street, sadly passed away aged 76 after a six month battle with cancer. Euro-Cast (Birmingham) was one of Europe’s leading casting companies and was established 45 years ago. Bushell began his career in the jewellery trade shortly after leaving school at…

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Gareth Mostyn leaves De Beers to join Church of England

De Beers Group has announced that Gareth Mostyn, executive head of strategy and corporate affairs, has decided to leave the business to join the Church of England as chief finance and operations officer. Gareth joined Anglo American in 2008 as head of corporate finance before moving to De Beers in…

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New diamond trading platform launches

A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. Levine has opened Diamnet with a soft launch and over 44,000 loose diamonds on the list. There are a further 25,000 diamonds for approval. The platform aims to get retailers connected…

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Parify rebrands with new website as part of US expansion

Leicester-based lighting specialists, Parify, have rebranded with the launch of a new website. As the company plans to branch out into the USA, the business has revived their brand with a goal of generating new overseas enquiries and expanding their current client base in the UK. Part of the Parify…

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Jewellery making tourist attraction comes to Cumbria

Husband-and-wife duo Brian and Zoe Fulton have opened a new visitor attraction. The Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works is located in the historic market town of Keswick in the northern Lake District, and will offer a unique and exclusive luxury experience in which customers will be able to see jewellery being…

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WB The Creative Jewellery Group welcomes a royal visitor

WB The Creative Jewellery Group’s manufacturing facility was visited by his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent on 21 September. The Duke visited the company as part of a day-long visit to Birmingham. He was accompanied by Simon Topman The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Midlands, John Hudson, High Sheriff…

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De Beers to make largest investment into diamond marketing since 2008

De Beers Group has announced it will invest more than $140m (£107m) in marketing this year – its biggest spend since 2008. The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets globally, with the greatest spend targeted in the US, China…

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