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Mar- 2020 -6 March
ChloBo releases exclusive bracelet for Irish customers
UK-based jewellery brand, ChloBo, has released an “exclusively designed” bracelet which will be solely available to its Irish clientele. ChloBo currently has over 40 stockists across Ireland and Northern Ireland, which it plans to “grow substantially” over the coming year. In recent years, the brand said it has built up…
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4 March
Pandora slashes 180 jobs in restructuring bid
Pandora announced it is to slash 180 jobs “as a consequence of strategic reorganisation”. The news came as the jewellery group detailed its next steps for restructuring programme, Programme NOW. In its latest update, the group said it would close three regional organisations, thereby “eliminating an organisational layer” between global…
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3 March
Royal Asscher president resigns after 50 years
Royal Asscher Diamond Company has announced that Edward Asscher, the firm’s president and fifth generation of the company, has retired from his role. He worked within the family company for exactly 50 years, and upon his departure, his children Lita and Mike Asscher will serve as co-presidents for the business.…
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2 March
Baselworld 2020 cancelled amid Coronavirus threat
Global watch fair, Baselworld, announced it has cancelled its 2020 fair amid “health and safety reasons”. The annual event, which takes place in Switzerland, said the move was “in accordance with the precautionary principle following the bans of large-scale public and private events issued today by the Swiss federal and…
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Feb- 2020 -27 February
Tom Rucker claims Cartier Award at GC&DA 2020
Jewellery designer Tom Rucker has been awarded the Jacques Cartier Memorial award at the 2020 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards ceremony held on Monday (24 February). The award was presented to Rucker for his suite of coloured platinum jewellery, and is given at the discretion of the Goldsmiths’ Craft and…
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26 February
Leo with Love launches new ‘Layers’ collection
Jewellery brand Leo with Love has launched its new ‘Layers’ collection. Championing shapes that fit together in innovative ways, the silver pieces combine a mix of “classic with extravagant”, for a collection that works for “any occasion, any outfit, any woman”. Each piece offers texture, structure and silhouettes not before…
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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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