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Feb- 2020 -24 February
Olivia Burton launches new Dancing Dragonfly collection
Designer Olivia Burton has announced the launch of its new ‘Dancing Dragonfly’ collection. The new collection, compromises of two timepieces and complementing jewellery, such as studs, chain bracelets and rings, coming in the colourways of: gold, silver and rose gold. The range is inspired by the “transformative nature” of the…
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24 February
Taylor & Hart opens first London workshop
London-based bespoke engagement ring specialists Taylor and Hart has opened its first London workshop. The company said the opening of the workshop “highlights the success” of the business since its launch in 2013, and will now be where all Taylor and Hart jewellery will now be finished on site. The…
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17 February
Gold and platinum up single digits in January hallmarking
The number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in January 2020 increased by 1.4% and 7.6% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces increased from 281,752 to 285,647 and platinum items increased from 24,900 to 26794 during the month. However, this was offset slightly…
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17 February
Nikita by Niki turnover reaches £1m in 2020
Jewellery and fashion brand Nikita by Niki has seen its turnover reach £1m in 2020. Found by Niki Mahon, a young female entrepreneur who started the brand at the age of 23, the company sells through its own website, as well as retailers Amazon, QVC and Harvey Nichols. The brand…
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17 February
Papa Johns launches 18k gold ‘crust-links’
Pizza chain Papa John’s has launched a new novelty £5,000 18k gold one-of-a-kind pair of ‘crust-links’. Papa John’s has partnered with London-based DC Jewellery in Hatton Garden to create the handmade 18k gold cufflinks. The cufflinks have been created in a bid to encourage women to make their move by…
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17 February
Merci Maman launches Mother’s Day collection with Cath Kidston
Personalised jewellery brand Merci Maman has teamed up with British retailer Cath Kidston to launch a new mix and match collection for Mother’s Day. Merci Maman said the collaboration “honours” motherhood and is the first time Cath Kidston has released personalised jewellery. The collaboration sees customers given the opportunity to…
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10 February
HMRC yields £16 from small businesses for every £1 spent on staff
HMRC’s investigations into individuals and small businesses produced a yield of approximately £16 for every £1 spent on staff last year, according to research by international law firm Pinsent Masons. The firm said the “huge” return on investment in staff outweighs returns seen by other private sector businesses. Whilst HMRC’s…
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10 February
Lark and Berry partners with Diamond Foundry
Luxury jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced a partnership with diamond growing company, Diamond Foundry. The jewellers has now released a sustainable collection with the Silicon Valley-based, zero carbon footprint diamond company. A 64.5ct necklace from the collaborative collection was unveiled on singer, actor and activist Billy Porter at…
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10 February
Whitstable jewellers raided by thieves
Jewellery worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a jewellers in Whitstable, Kent. According to Kent Police, Reppin and Jones was targeted by thieves between 3:30am and 4:00am on Sunday morning. “Considerable” damage was caused to the building, and a series of rings were stolen in the raid. In…
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10 February
New membership organisation for valuers announced
A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association will focus on the training and professional development of jewellery valuers, and promote its members to the general public, insurance industry, government departments and the legal profession. Membership will be…
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