News
-
Apr- 2020 -27 April
Olivia & Pearl partners with MediaVision
Olivia & Pearl announced it has appointed MediaVision to execute a new marketing plan with a “mission to bring pearl jewellery to a new generation”. The appointment comes ahead of the contemporary brand’s focus on strengthening its ecommerce platform and online reach. Its brief is to establish the brand as…
Read More » -
27 April
Simone Jewels to debut in HOL’s second virtual trunk show
Celebrated luxury jewellery brands, Yeprem , Maya, Terzihan and Simone Jewels have been announced to make their debut in the House of Luxury’s (HOL) second virtual trunk show going live on today (27 April). Inside a three-dimensional, HD virtual environment, shoppers will be able to explore fine diamond jewellery by…
Read More » -
27 April
BRC issues new guidance on re-opening stores
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued new guidance for shops regarding procedures to maintain when businesses re-open following the lockdown. The BRC, alongside trade union Usdaw, said that whilst it is “not clear” when non-food businesses will re-open for business, retailers “need to be ready”. It warned it is…
Read More » -
27 April
Edinburgh Assay Office to resume services
The Edinburgh Assay Offices announced it will resume its hallmarking service after initially closing its doors on 24 March. The office will now re-open on 28 April following a “successful” week-long closed door trial with volunteer staff. Over the past two weeks, the assay office has also been working internally…
Read More » -
24 April
BAJ launches podcast
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first ever podcast, entitled the BAJ Podcast. The academy said the decision to establish a podcast was made for jewellers who may have pressing questions about today’s key issues and the future of the industry. It added that…
Read More » -
24 April
Raymond Weil relaunches ‘iconic’ timepiece
Raymond Weil has announced the re-launch of its “iconic” Don Giovanni Così Grande, 10 years on from its initial release. The timepiece has been relaunched in celebration of the Swiss Watchmaking Maison’s historic and musical roots. Now 20 units of the Don Giovanni Così Grande are available to order online…
Read More » -
24 April
Covid-19: Istanbul Jewellery Show postponed until 2021
Organisers of the Istanbul Jewellery Show have confirmed that the event will be further postponed in light of the ongoing pandemic. The event was initially due to take place between 19 March and 22 March at the CNR Expo, before organisers announced its postponement until June. However, due to the…
Read More » -
24 April
Government introduces new measures to protect high street
The business secretary has announced a new set of measures that will be introduced to protect high street businesses “under strain” from the ongoing pandemic. High street shops, and other companies facing financial difficulties, will now be protected from “aggressive” rent collection and asked to pay what they can as…
Read More » -
23 April
Government launches coronavirus business financial support tool
The Government has released a new ‘support finder’ tool which aims to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. The tool allows businesses to “quickly and easily” determine what financial support is available to them during the Coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are required to complete…
Read More » -
23 April
IJL presses ahead with seminar submissions despite Covid-19
International Jewellery London is now offering jewellery professionals the chance to “shape the debate” at IJL 2020. IJL has pressed ahead despite the current pandemic announcing that submissions are open for seminars, talks and ‘In Conversations’, to take place at the Inspire Seminar Programme at Alexandra Palace, between the 13…
Read More »
