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Jul- 2020 -23 July
NFRN urges retailers to follow guidance on face coverings
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN), which represents 15,000 stores in the UK and Ireland is urging its members to follow its guidance on mandatory face coverings being introduced in retailers from tomorrow (24 July). The association said as some rules vary across England and Scotland, such as who is…
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22 July
Gemworld Munich will go ahead in October
Gemworld Munich is set to go ahead this autumn, taking place between 30 October and 1 November. The announcement comes after the Bavarian State Government confirmed that trade fairs could still go ahead from 1 September with appropriate safety and hygiene measures in place. Organisers said they had “prepared for…
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22 July
London Design Academy launches post-pandemic forums
The London Design Academy will launch this week, alongside the first in a series of online global forums, entitled ‘East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream’. The upcoming forums will focus on how education can provide a “better bridge between the jewellery sector and industry in the post pandemic…
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22 July
Rise in ‘Golden Age’ Hollywood-inspired rings
Vintage diamond engagement rings worn in the ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood are reportedly making a comeback, according to a Mayfair jeweller. Hancocks London, situated in Burlington Arcade, has reported an “unprecedented” interest in couples seeking engagement rings inspired by the starlets and style of the era. The jewellers has charted…
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22 July
Bira urges PM to ‘give us back our high streets’
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene and “give us back our high streets”. In an exclusive Bira survey, three quarters (75%) of independent retailers said trade is being “detrimentally impacted” by lockdown road closures. The survey revealed that two thirds (66.1%) of retailers…
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21 July
Diamnet founder joins London Diamond Bourse
Diamnet has confirmed its founder, Howard Levine, has joined the London Diamond Bourse senior management team. Levine has worked in the industry for almost 30 years, supplying jewellery retailers across the industry. Although he began his career by supplying pearls, Levine has worked exclusively with diamonds and diamond jewellery for…
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21 July
Grace & Co acquires Nomination site
Grace and Co has acquired the site of jewellery brand Nomination’s Milton Keynes store. Its monobrand store in centre:mk has bow fallen under the umbrella of the Grace and Co brand. Nomination first reopened its doors in the central shopping area on 3 July, featuring a wide selection of fashion…
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21 July
Theo Fennell unveils RCA Awards winners
Theo Fennell has announced the winners of its annual RCA awards. Prizes are awarded to graduating students from the Jewellery and Metal MA programme, with the event now in its sixteenth consecutive year. While the awards show is typically held at the Royal College of Art, this year’s students had…
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21 July
ChloBo launches rainbow bracelet
UK jewellery brand ChloBo has announced the launch of its new ‘Cute Charm Rainbow Bracelet’. The rainbow bracelet is available in 925 sterling silver and gold plating; silver is retailing at £69 and gold is retailing at £105. ChloBo said: “These troubling times have shaken the world, its storm has…
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20 July
De Beers invests in Gemist
De Beers has invested in Gemist, an online jeweller that allows customers to create their own customised jewellery through its website The site also enables customers to try on their designed pieces at home before confirming the purchase. Customers are provided with an array of stones, metal and settings to…
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