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Aug- 2020 -5 August
NAJ pledges action on equality and diversity
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) announced it has been consulting with individuals and businesses over the “feelings, experiences and behaviours” regarding equality and diversity within the jewellery trade. According to the association, committee representatives have also been “closely monitoring” events and have absorbed opinions” published on public platforms within…
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5 August
Swarovski Crystal Studio opens in London
Swarovski claims to be “redefining retail in the jewellery space” through the launch of its new Crystal Studio concept for customers. After a series of “successful” openings in Milan, Paris, Tokyo, LA and Shanghai, Crystal Studio has now opened in London’s Oxford Street. Its latest retail offering “elevates the in-store…
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5 August
MarketOrders launches blockchain solution
MarketOrders is set to launch the UK’s first end-to-end blockchain solution in a bid to “combat inefficiencies and minimise fraud” in the jewellery industry. The blockchain technology will enable independent retailers to source products “quickly and cost-effectively” directly from global manufacturers, as well as digitalise all aspects of the supply…
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4 August
BAJ announces Alighieri competition winners
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the winners of its design competition in collaboration with London-based jewellery brand Alighieri. The competition’s brief challenged students to design pieces inspired by the opening lines of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, The Divine Comedy. According to Alighieri, the quality of submissions was…
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4 August
Le Vian launches geo-fencing tech
Le Vian has announced it is introducing an “innovative” geo-fencing technology this September, which will work to attract footfall to its independent jewellery retail partners. The geo-fencing technology will target Le Vian collectors when they are within a specific radius of a participating independent store by sending them a pop-up…
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4 August
Mandatory face coverings spark ‘modest’ uplift in footfall
Footfall across all UK retail destinations saw a “modest” uplift last week, with footfall up by 2.8% against the week prior. According to Springboard, this may have been boosted by the mandatory use of face coverings in shops, after footfall was up by 4.4% the weekend the rule was introduced. …
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4 August
Women’s Jewellery Network closes permanently
The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has confirmed its immediate closure after founder Victoria McKay announced her decision to step down. It comes as McKay said she was unable to dedicate the time needed to run the network, with other board members unable to take over the role due to other…
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3 August
Chippenham jeweller launches jewellery kit
Tamara Eggleston, a Chippenham-based jeweller, has announced the launch of a home jewellery making kit in a bid to boost business after lockdown saw her workshop close. In addition, Eggleston has launched the initiative after many of the shops she sold through also had to close following the pandemic. Eggeleston,…
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3 August
Sotheby’s sales fall despite online boost
Sotheby’s has welcomed a year of “resilience”, despite year-to-date sales only reaching $2.5bn (£1.92bn), down from $3.3bn (£2.53bn) the year prior. In place of half-year results, the auction house released results from 1 January to 31 July in order to accommodate rescheduled spring sales. Despite the overall decline in sales,…
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3 August
Diamcor cuts costs as average prices rise
Diamcor has announced it will continue efforts to implement short-term operational changes and cost reduction efforts at its Krone-Endora at Venetia mine in South Africa. The mine project has been temporarily halted due to local lockdown measures, and in light of the closure, Diamcor will continue to reduce, defer, and…
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