Manufacturers

Mondaine announces new watch for John Lewis 150th anniversary

Mondaine has joined forces with John Lewis to celebrate its 150th anniversary by designing a commemorative watch in its honour. The only watch brand involved in the John Lewis anniversary, Mondaine was specially commissioned by the retailer to mark the historic occasion. In a statement, the firm said: “Mondaine was…

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Tiffany & Co first quarter earnings increase by 50%

US jewellery manufacturer Tiffany & Co has reported 50 per cent profit growth in its Q1 financial results. The company’s earnings rose to $126m (£74m) in the three months to April, as global net sales grew 13 per cent to $1bn (£592m). It’s European business saw total sales rise 9…

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Trollbeads teams up with Beaverbrooks for first store event

Danish jewellery company, Trollbeads has partnered with Beaverbrooks the Jewellers for the brands first store event. The all-day event, which was held on May 8 at Beaverbrooks store in Cribbs Causeway shopping mall, attracted hundreds of shoppers and Trollbeads fans from all over the region who were after custom made…

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Theo Fennell showcases unique tanzanite necklace

Theo Fennell has announced its latest creation, a one of a kind 18 carat white gold suite, featuring a unique necklace and matching earrings. The necklace showcases an extremely rare heart-shaped 12.47 carat tanzanite, which has an unusual ‘Meru’ blue hue named after Mount Meru – the volcano in Tanzania…

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Links of London named Wimbledon’s official jewellery sponsor

Links of London has marked its 21st anniversary by launching a limited edition range in honour of being named the official Wimbledon jewellery collection. The company’s in-house design team visited the Wimbledon grounds and museum to gain inspiration for the collection, which features a set of Wimbledon themed charms such…

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Cristiano Ronaldo signs as TAG Heuer brand ambassador

TAG Heuer has announced the signing of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to a long-term partnership as a brand ambassador. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner, Real Madrid forward and Captain of the Portugal team for the coming World Cup in Brazil,  joins an illustrious roster of TAG Heuer sports stars and celebrities that…

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De Beers’ Forevermark inscribes its millionth diamond

De Beers diamond brand Forevermark has announced that it has inscribed its one millionth stone at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Antwerp. Stephen Lussier, Forevermark CEO, said: “This is a significant day in Forevermark’s young history. Inscribing 1,000,000 Forevermark diamonds in the six years since launch is a huge achievement…

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Gecko triumphant at BaselWorld

UK-based jewellery supplier Gecko Jewellery has reported positive results from BaselWorld, having established new contacts worldwide. The company, which distributes D for Diamond, Fiorelli and Fred Bennett in the UK, had intended to increase its international presence at the show and says it has succeeded in doing so, gaining 60…

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Dreyfuss Group acquired by China Haidian

International Swiss watch company the Dreyfuss Group has been acquired by investment firm China Haidian Holdings. The Hong Kong-listed investment company acquired 100 per cent of the share capital from current owners, the Dreyfuss family, who have owned the business since 1895. The group is comprised of Rotary, Dreyfuss &…

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INTERVIEW: Jesper Nielsen of Endless Jewellery

[blockquote style=”2″]The founder and former CEO of Pandora gives Michael Northcott a candid interview on his career there, and why he is confident that his new venture, Endless Jewellery, will be bigger and better.[/blockquote] Can you give us a potted history of your career? I started in the jewellery industry…

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