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Sep- 2019 -11 September
Three-quarters of Brits can’t spot fake jewellery, study finds
Brits “don’t have a clue” when it comes to spotting fake jewellery, according to new research. The survey, conducted by metals specialist metals4U using high-resolution photographs, found that items which appear to be made from gold are the hardest to verify. More than three-quarters of Brits were challenged to identify…
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11 September
Labour pledges £10 minimum wage for all workers over 16
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged a £10 an hour minimum wage for all workers over 16 if his party is elected to government. In a speech delivered to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton, Corbyn said Labour would also deliver action on the gender pay gap, equal rights for all…
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10 September
Q&A: Michael Aldridge on the CMJ’s latest accounts
The Company of Master Jewellers has undergone some key changes in the last couple of years, refocusing the business on its core purpose – a buying group for independent high street jewellers. Michael Northcott caught up with chairman Michael Aldridge in the wake the the CMJ’s new accounts being published…
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6 September
GIA senior vice president Kathryn Kimmel retires
Kathryn Kimmel, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has retired from the Gemological Institute of America GIA. According to the group, during her 29 years of service to the Institute and its mission to protect consumers, she built a “remarkable and enduring” legacy. It added that Kimmel played a…
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6 September
NAJ launches new initiative to promote UK jewellery
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has launched its “long-awaited” campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the UK. The scheme entitled ‘Created in the UK’ champions British manufacturing, and is designed for both suppliers and retailers, whether NAJ members or not. Launched at the International Jewellery London…
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5 September
Carat London launches new lab grown diamond platform
Carat London has launched Gentle Diamonds, its new lab grown diamond platform. Carat London said it is “proud” to be the first national retailer to offer this product in the UK. In 2004, Scott Thompson, founder of Carat London first invested with Gemesis, one of the early pioneers of diamond…
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5 September
Okapi launches its first fine jewellery collection
African luxury lifestyle brand, Okapi, is launching The Karoo Collection, their first fine jewellery line, this September. The new collection uses the brand’s signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapi’s evolution into jewellery…
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Aug- 2019 -30 August
Graff reveals new Lesotho Pink diamond ring
Graff has unveiled a new ring made from the cut and polished 13.33ct Graff Lesotho Pink diamond. According to the group, expert gemologists and craftsmen spent many months analysing the “complexities” of the rare diamond, and how best to capture the “extraordinary beauty of its unusually vibrant pink hue”. The…
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30 August
Jewellery sector forecast to reach £5.9bn in sales in 2019
The jewellery and watch industry is anticipated to rise to £5.9bn in 2019, according to new research from Mintel. According to Mintel’s upcoming Jewellery and Watches Retailing UK 2019 report, demand for jewellery and watches in the UK has remained “robust”, with sales reaching £5.7bn in 2018, up 2.9% from…
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28 August
Jonathan Payne Joins Hamilton & Inches as managing director
Edinburgh based jewellers and Royal Warrant holders Hamilton and Inches has announced Jonathan Payne as its new managing director to support Victoria Houghton, CEO, and the rest of the team. Payne will bring his luxury retail management expertise he gained from his previous roles to Hamilton and Inches as it…
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