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Feb- 2022 -18 February
Over 1,000 brands confirmed for March Vicenzaoro
More than 1,000 exhibiting brands will be taking part at Vicenzaoro 2022, the international gold and jewellery show organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, to be held at Vicenza Expo Centre from 17-21 March 2022. The trade show said the dates will be the “first chance” for Europe to…
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18 February
Retail sales up 1.9% in January 2022
Retail sales volumes rose by 1.9% in January 2022 following a fall of 4.0% in December 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. It also revealed sales volumes were 3.6% above their pre-coronavirus (Covid-19) February 2020 levels. Non-food stores sales rose by 3.4% as home…
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18 February
John Lewis announces partnership with Bright Young Gems
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has joined the Bright Young Gems 2022 mentoring scheme to support graduating jewellery designers. Bright Young Gems, now in its sixteenth year, provides a mentoring platform for the jewellery industry to discover and nurture new talent whilst providing the winners with their first…
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17 February
Jewellery sales to increase 34.2% predicts John Pye
With a competitive UK market, jewellery sales nationwide are expected to increase by 34.2 % in 2022, according to auctioneering company John Pye. The purchasing of jewellery has gone up during the gifting season, with two-thirds of people in the UK have bought jewellery for themselves or for someone else…
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17 February
Skomer Studio releases second All Day collection
Skromer Studio, led by jeweller and designer Daisy Simpson, has launched its latest All Day jewellery collection comprising 42 pieces, following the success of its first collection. Skromer Studio said the second All Day collection “broadens the horizons” set by the first collection in the series through new styles and…
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16 February
Tatty Devine to bring new exhibition to Hove Museum & Art Gallery
London-based jewellers Tatty Devine has announced it is set to hold a new exhibition ‘Misshapes: The making of Tatty Devine’ at the Hove Museum and Art Gallery later this Spring. The exhibition celebrates design duo Harriet Vine MBE and Rosie Wolfenden MBE, who met at Chelsea College of Art and…
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16 February
VRAI launches Devotion and Tapered Baguette rings
Vrai has announced the launch of its customisable range of diamond rings, including a Tapered Baguette and Devotion band, to “reflect the diversity of love”. The newly launched Tapered Baguette setting is part of Vrai’s Three Stone engagement ring collection. The lines frame two side stones that support the centre…
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15 February
UK footfall rises for fifth consecutive week
Across UK retail destinations, footfall rose by +2.2% last week from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all types of town centres, with the largest rise of +7.1% in regional cities outside of London versus +3.3% in Central…
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15 February
Mother of Pearl and Monica Vinader unveil collaboration
Monica Vinader and sustainable luxury fashion jeweller, Mother of Pearl, have collaborated on a 12-piece sustainable jewellery collection. The collection comprises three earrings, two rings, three pendants, two bracelets and two necklaces made in 100% recycled gold vermeil satin finish. All pieces can be layered or stacked together, and they…
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14 February
Merci Maman to launch Blossom collection
Engravable jewellery brand Merci Maman is set to launch a new capsule collection on February 17, in time for Mother’s Day, as part of their ongoing #MyJourney campaign. The upcoming Blossom collection features a matching necklace and bracelet set, created in 925 Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plating, and takes…
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