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Dec- 2022 -22 December
Goodman bros to distribute Angel Whisperer in UK
Goodman bros has announced that it has been appointed as the distributor of Angel Whisperer from Engelsrufer in the UK and Ireland. The company has successfully distributed Angel Whisperer in other territories and has now been given the green light to replicate the operation in the UK and Ireland. Angel…
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21 December
Peter Jackson launches Miracle on 34th Street ring
Jeweller Peter Jackson has launched a handcrafted replica of the Cartier ring used in the movie Miracle on 34th Street. The ring has a diamond cut in the shape of an emerald in the middle of the ring and two more diamonds on the shoulder of the ring. It is…
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20 December
Bucherer announces acquisition of Danish jeweller Klarlund
Bucherer has announced the acquisition of Danish jewellery retailer Klarlund. The takeover will come into effect 4 January 2023 with Bucherer taking over two boutiques and the Klarlund service centre. Bucherer hopes that the acquisition will allow it to expand its market share in Denmark. Klarlund was founded in 1947…
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20 December
NAJ President wins NAJ Chair’s Award
NAJ President, David Doyle, was the recipient of the second NAJ Chair’s Award, presented at this year’s Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball. The NAJ Chair’s Award is given to a business or individual in recognition of their ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the jewellery industry. Last year, the judging…
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19 December
Laings announces £60m turnover in post-pandemic rebound
Retail jeweller Laings has announced a 62% increase in turnover, up to £60m, in its results for the year ended 31 May 2022. The company’s pre-tax profit was £5.4m up from £2.8m in 2021. Its gross margin also rose to 34% from 32.8%. The results were supported by “healthy growth”…
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16 December
Goldsmiths upgrades Solihull showroom
Goldsmiths has relocated its Solihull showroom to a new larger location in the Touchwood shopping centre. Goldsmiths’ Solihull features a whole new interior design, and includes Goldsmiths diamond jewellery offering alongside engagement, wedding, and eternity rings, and a large new hospitality area plus a repairs and service lounge. Craig Bolton,…
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15 December
Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.5% to 3.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, bringing the base rate of interest to 3.5%, the highest level in 14 years. At a meeting held on 14 December 2022, the Bank’s MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase rates by…
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15 December
Suzy Levian unveils new Diamondesque collection
Jewellery designer Suzy Levian has launched her latest collection, Diamondesque, made of cubic zirconia and sterling silver looks that aim to mimic the luxuriousness of fine diamond jewellery at a fraction of the price. The sterling silver white cubic zirconia hoop earrings feature three rows of round cut white cubic…
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14 December
So-le Studio opens first flagship store
So-le Studio has opened its first-ever boutique, a flagship store in the heart of Milan located at Via Sant ‘Andrea 10. Over 2800 square metres, it is surrounded by a building with a double loggia dating back to 1600. The flagship store was designed by Fondamenta, a Milan-based architectural practice…
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14 December
Charlotte Reedtz launches first collection
Danish jewellery brand Charlotte Reedtz has launched its first collection entitled Magic Wish. The collection is made up of 16 rings and 15 pairs of earrings that are all available in 18ct white or yellow gold. The feature of each piece is the chosen stone. Each stone within the collection…
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