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Local jewellers more influential than celebrities, reveals survey

The local jeweller is more influential than celebrities when it comes to jewellery purchases, according to a recent survey conducted by NAJ. The survey, carried out on over 2,500 UK consumers, revealed that only 8% of respondents said that celebrities influenced their jewellery purchases. Meanwhile, 61% of consumers said that…

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1/3 of Brits would gift second-hand jewellery for Christmas, survey reveals

Some 43% of Brits would “gladly” give a pre-owned gift for Christmas, according to a study by experts in pre-owned luxury jewellers, William May.  The study found that one in eight of the 3,000 Brits surveyed admitted they get more satisfaction from purchasing second-hand items than brand new. The survey…

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Aisha Baker launches new ‘Frozen in Time’ collection

Luxury jewellery brand, Aisha Baker, has launched its new jewellery collection, ‘Frozen in Time’. The collection, which marks the brand’s second high jewellery launch, will be released in two parts throughout 2019 and 2020.  The pieces conjure visions of a “frozen world”, with the distinctive emblem of an icy blue…

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Anja Potze jewellers donates £30k to breast cancer unit

Anja Potze Fine Jewellery has raised £30k of funds to be donated to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven. The fine jewellers, situated in Worcester, have worked to raise charitable funds throughout the year. The money will now go towards “pioneering” new technology for the charity.  This technology includes a portable,…

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The election is over – time for the Tories to deliver for small businesses

It now looks as though political stasis and all the damage that does to business will be lifted in 2020. Boris Johnson’s victory in the election is the Tories’ strongest since the Thatcher era, and gives him great scope to implement bold policies. At this juncture it’s worth taking a…

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Emila launches Knightsbridge boutique

Emila has announced the launch of a new boutique jewellery shop in Knightsbridge, London in the run up to Christmas. The boutique will feature a range of jewellery collections, as well as a smaller selection of evening wear. The luxury multi-brand jewellery and accessories platform was co-founded by Imren Guvener…

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Lark & Berry launch collaboration with Alicia Agneson

Jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with ‘Vikings’ actress Alicia Agneson. The 15-piece collection, entitled ‘Alice’, features jewellery crafted with 14k yellow gold, and 18k white gold with the brand’s cultured diamonds and sapphires. The collection is said to have been…

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Purely Diamonds releases diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper

Purely Diamonds has released the “world’s first and only” diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper.  The family-owned jewellers announced it has upgraded the classic Fairisle jumper design to be adorned in hundreds of hand-picked, loose diamonds. The jumper is set to go on sale for £2m.  The unique piece was hand-crafted in a…

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Watches of Switzerland reports 112% increase in profit before tax

Watches of Switzerland has reported a 112% increase in adjusted profit before tax since May 2019. The high-end retailer revealed that group revenues increased by 17.3% to £428.7m with a 10.3% increase in like for like sales growth driven by higher luxury watch sales. In the six months to 27…

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Cheshire jewellers raided in burglary

Crewe detectives are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage after a burglary at an Alsager jewellers. The raid occurred Sunday night at around 5:40pm, when unknown assailants broke into Alexandra’s Jewellers on Crewe Road. The store was then raided, and a large quantity of jewellery was taken from the…

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