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Jul- 2019 -17 July
Hallmarking figures slump 4.7% in June
Hallmarking figures fell across all major categories in June 2019, compared with the same period the previous year, with overall volumes decreasing by 4.7% according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The number of gold pieces hallmarked decreased from 289,377 in June 2018 to 263,881 in 2019, down…
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16 July
Around 16% of UK shops lie empty according to FOI
Corporate restructuring advisor Duff and Phelps has revealed that close to 16% of all UK retail and shop outlets remain empty, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to local councils. Its research found that over 50,000 units in 418 councils remain closed, an average of 121 empty…
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16 July
Graff diamond earrings to feature in Cheffins auction
A pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London jewellers, Graff, is to feature at Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1 August. Described as “a pair of asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds”, the earrings have been given an estimated price…
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15 July
Retail footfall ‘slumps’ in June
Footfall declined by 2.9% in June, attributed to the “exceptional and ongoing disruptive political and economic period”, according to retail intelligence firm Springboard. On a three-month basis, footfall decreased by 2.4%, and the six and 12–month averages were found to be -1.3% and -1.7% respectively. High street footfall also declined…
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15 July
Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chairman
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed Peter Crump, the MD of UK jewellery design and manufacturing company Vipa Designs, as its new chairman for the next two years. Taking over from retiring chairman Andy Putland, Crump said he is “excited” to commence his new role and put…
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12 July
TH March to support St Lukes Hospice
Specialist insurance brokers for the jewellery trade TH March, has announced seven members of its staff will take part in the midnight March in order to raise funds for St Luke Hospice. Team ‘March@Midnight’ consisting of; Jo Morgan, Debbie Lawson, Emily Conybeare, Jayde Bassett, Holly Baird, Jo Federico and Jade…
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11 July
Jana Reinhardt releases new Memento collection
Goldsmith Jana Reinhardt has released her new Memento collection, inspired by “all of life’s milestones”. It features 12 “special” pieces, which Reinhardt said allows jewellery lovers to wear a “beautiful reminder of the defining moments in their life”. Each pendant is handmade by a small team of goldsmiths in the…
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10 July
Watches of Switzerland staff given £1,000 bonus following London IPO
Staff from the Watches of Switzerland Group at stores across the UK and US have been given a £1,000 bonus as a thank you following the company’s float on the London Stock Exchange. Around 2,500 employees from the group’s Mappin and Webb, Goldsmiths and its eponymous Watches of Switzerland stores…
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10 July
‘Rare’ Fabergé jewellery to be sold at auction
Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough has announced it is offering “rare” and examples of Fabergé jewellery at its next Fine Art and Antiques auction on 3 September. The lots include two Fabergé pieces; one is a pair of amethyst, diamond and white enamel lapel pins, hallmarked ‘56’, which…
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9 July
Baselworld signs partnership with CIBJO
Baselworld has become a commercial member of CIBJO the World Jewellery Confederation, in an aim to be more “firmly rooted in the jewellery, gemstone and pearl industry”. Baselworld said the move aims to help the trade show to be as close as possible to its stakeholders and to “better understand…
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