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Nov- 2019 -13 November
Tiffany and Co. unveils holiday pop-up in Harrods
Tiffany and Co. has announced the launch of a new ‘gift pop-up’ that will be sited in Harrods department store. The American jewellery brand says the space will “celebrate Tiffany & Co’s heritage as the purveyor of American luxury goods”. The pop-up shop will feature a range of luxury gifts,…
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12 November
Platinum hallmarking increases 22.2% in October
Platinum hallmarking increased by 22.2% in October 2019 compared with the same period the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The number of platinum pieces hallmarked increased from 28,652 in October 2018 to 35,026 in 2019. Despite overall volumes decreasing by 5.6% during the month,…
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12 November
Links of London is proof the crazes come and go
Some years ago now, Jewellery Focus was alone among the British jewellery trade press in suggesting that the explosion of ‘affordable brands’ through the indies was, firstly, not going to last, secondly, a bad deal for jewellers, and therefore thirdly, not a cause for unalloyed celebration. Subsequently, many of these brands which…
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12 November
Daniel Smirat appointed as CEO for Gemometrics
Gemometrics has announced the appointment of Daniel Smirat as it new CEO. The Swedish-based company, which offers tools to validate diamonds and other gemstones, revealed that Smirat will take over the role from Peter Larsson who has been CEO since May 2018. Smirat began his journey with Gemometrics in the…
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12 November
Theo Fennell launches new website
Fine jewellery and silverware brand, Theo Fennell, has announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform www.theofennell.com. The brand worked alongside Truth Creative, a Manchester-based digital agency, to design and build the new website, which aims to “create a luxurious space for existing and new customers to shop for fine…
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11 November
‘Carving Time’ exhibition hits House of Hatton
London College of Fashion, UAL has announced the launch of a new exhibition entitled Carving Time, featuring the work of artist Tarek from Za’Atari Refugee Camp, Jordan. Tarek, a former construction worker from Daraa, Syria, fled to Za’atari in 2012 along with his wife and five children. During his time…
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11 November
Launch of new ROX boutique in Liverpool
UK jewellery brand ROX has officially launched its latest boutique in Liverpool’s city centre. The luxury jewellery makers unveiled the 1,600sq ft boutique at Liverpool One, a shopping and leisure complex in the heart of the city, after investing £1m into the Grosvenor Europe-developed site. Founded in 2002 by Grant…
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7 November
Emily Mortimer Jewellery launches Hera Collection
This week saw the launch of Emily Mortimer’s latest collection, ‘Hera’, which marks the first diamond and gold collection from the designer. The new pieces comprise of gold and white gold studs, rings, hoops and necklaces, all created with ethically sourced diamonds. The collection, named after the Greek ‘Queen of…
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5 November
Pandora sales slip in third quarter
Jewellery brand Pandora has reported a 10% drop in like-for-like sales in its third-quarter results. Overall earnings over the quarter, before interest and tax, fell by 25%. Meanwhile, the company’s organic growth for the year is expected to land between -7% and -9%, despite previous forecasts of a growth between…
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4 November
Armed police deployed in Dorset jewellery raid
Police were called to Swanage High Street on Saturday night, following reports of a burglary at local jewellery store Georgian Gems. Police said the raid involved a “number of men” armed with sledgehammers and crowbars. Whilst no injuries were reported, a safe was stolen by the armed group, who fled…
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