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Aug- 2022 -25 August
Brits to have more considered Christmas as inflation bites, says eBay
The impact of inflation means consumers will be prioritising value for money and thoughtful gifting this festive season, according to the eBay Ads UK’s latest Christmas Spend Trends research report. The research, which surveyed 2,010 UK consumers who celebrate Christmas, found that a third (32%) of consumers are planning to…
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24 August
Tocara Jewellery appoints director of business ahead of UK entry
Canadian firm Tocara Jewellery has announced the official appointment of Mhari Oakes as director of business development for the United Kingdom. She will be responsible for the launch of the direct sales brand in the UK, working alongside the founder Randall Markus, president of the company, Paul Jarvis, and vice…
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24 August
Robinson Pelham launches on Net-a-Porter
London-based fine jewellery brand, Robinson Pelham, has officially launched on Net-a-Porter, joining a line-up of brands now selling with the premium e-tailer. Collections which are now available on the site include Identity, Stud Club, EarWishes, Elixir and Orbs. Other collections include Orb cuffs, Giant orb hoops, and Fortune Hearts. Additionally,…
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23 August
Amanda Coleman unveils new birthstone locket
British jewellery designer, Amanda Coleman, has unveiled her latest release, a handcrafted solid sterling silver, birthstone flower locket. Each one features an ethically sourced, precious gemstone centred around the birthstone of each month. Amanda Coleman is a Lincoln-based jewellery designer. Dangling from a delicate silver chain, each flower is made…
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23 August
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office joins Created in the UK
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has joined the Created in the UK movement by supporting the striking of the new mark on jewellery, silverware and related products. Created in the UK is a scheme developed by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to help designers, manufacturers and retailers promote the…
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22 August
Noonan’s to sell former Sassoon family diamond
An early 20th Century diamond and platinum ring formerly the property of business woman, philanthropist, Jewish scholar and famed hostess, Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon is to be sold by Mayfair-based auction house Noonans on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. It is estimated to fetch £20,000-30,000. The ring was passed on to…
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22 August
Sheldon Bloomfield unveils new trade website
Sheldon Bloomfield Ltd has launched a new website which features trade prices for the first time, in a bid to improve its customer service for retailers. Nearly 2,000 pieces are featured on the new site, and the jewellery company will be adding new products on an ongoing basis. The new…
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19 August
Astrid & Miyu opens first regional store in Leeds
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has opened their first regional store in the UK, following a number of global and London-based openings in recent months. The store is located in the heart of the Victoria Quarter in Leeds. The two-storey space across 83 sqft including the ground floor and 1st…
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18 August
Hallmarking rises 27.4% in July
The total number of hallmarked pieces in July 2022 rose 27.4% to 876,281 from 687,952 compared to the same period 2021, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. However, gold pieces dropped 9.6% from 339,167 to 306,535. Silver saw the highest jump, rising 71.2% to 536,154 from…
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18 August
Yoko London unveils new London flagship store
Luxury pearl jeweller, Yoko London, has opened a new flagship store on Sloane Street in London, spanning over 4,000 square feet across two floors which reportedly makes it one of the largest pearl jewellery stores in the world. The new store is housed in an 1890 building, and it will…
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