Manufacturers

Jan- 2013 -

18 January

Space expedition prepares for launch with Luminox

Watch brand Luminox has announced a new series of timepieces, designed to withstand G-Forces and weightlessness, should be ready for spaceflights by early 2014.

15 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

Winners of Brown & Newirth honeymoon competition jet off

The winner of Brown & Newirth London’s Seychelles honeymoon competition is a customer of SWAG jewellers in Bromley, Kent.

14 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

Swatch Group acquires Harry Winston in £465 million takeover

Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch Group has acquired the luxury jewellery arm of Canada’s Harry Winston in a deal to expand into luxury bracelets, rings and necklaces.

2 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

Jayne Bond Ltd withdraws as UK distributor of byBiehl

Jayne Bond Ltd has announced its immediate withdrawal as the UK distributor of Danish brand byBiehl.

Dec- 2012 -

11 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

Molly B Couture reveals encouraging growth

Fine jewellery brand Molly B Couture has revealed it has seen encouraging UK growth since its launch back in June.

10 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tivon Fine Jewellery prepares for its golden anniversary

Named after its founding family, Tivon Fine Jewellery has announced that it plans to mark its 50th anniversary in a big way in 2013. Specialising in fine gem-set jewellery, Tivon is planning to ramp up its production to include more one-off couture creations.

6 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

Gemvision hails UK arrival of Stuller partnership

Stuller – the global jewellery manufacturer and strategic partner of Gemvision – will launch in the UK at the forthcoming Jewellery Show at Spring Fair.

Nov- 2012 -

27 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

Fable Trading launches first Trollbeads Academies in UK

Retailers from across the country recently descended upon Fable Trading’s Bristol HQ to attend the first UK Trollbeads Academies.

20 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

Merrell Casting acquires rival Euro-Cast

Birmingham-based Merrell Casting Company has announced that it has acquired Euro-Cast (Birmingham) Ltd in a takeover, due to the former owner’s retirement.

8 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.