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Feb- 2020 -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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10 February
Costa Coffee to give away £25k worth of rubies
Costa Coffee and Deliveroo have partnered up to offer customers the chance to win £25k worth of ruby gemstones. Inspired by Costa Coffee’s limited edition menu offering, the Ruby Cocoa Hot Chocolate, the giveaway promotion will run until Valentine’s Day. Customers who order the drink from participating sites through Deliveroo…
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6 February
Historical timepiece to be auctioned
A Jaeger watch that was gifted to a WWII aircraft engineer is due to go for auction at Fellows in Birmingham on 10 February. The watch was originally gifted to aircraft engine designer, Donald Chapman, who manufactured planes at The Bristol Aeroplane Company during WWII and beyond. The timepiece, which…
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5 February
William May reveals most popular engagement rings
Vintage jeweller William May has revealed the five most popular engagement ring trends following online research conducted by the jeweller. For the research, the jewellers analysed 1,000 Instagram posts which included the hashtag #engaged to discover the biggest engagement ring trends at the start of the year. The data analysis…
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4 February
Hong Kong jewellery shows postponed amid coronavirus fears
Organisers of two Hong Kong jewellery shows, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), have confirmed that the upcoming shows will be postponed following the recent outbreak of coronavirus in China. The HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show were…
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