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Jun- 2019 -13 June
Gold and platinum up in May hallmarking
Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in May 2019 increased by 1.4% and 12.4% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces increased from 294,530 to 298,654 and platinum items increased from 24,768 to 27,847 during the month. However, this was offset…
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13 June
Taylor & Hart creates Pride-inspired ring collection
In celebration of Pride month, London-based bespoke jewellers, Taylor and Hart has created a collection of gemstone rings inspired by the LGBTQ+ community. The consists of a classic unisex band that it described as “easily wearable”, with the Pride flag serving as inspiration for the rainbow gemstones depicting the “diverse…
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13 June
Christie’s Important Jewels auction totals £5.6m
Christie’s Important Jewels auction on 12 June 2019 recorded sales totalling £5.6m, drawing London Luxury Week to a close with a combined total of £12,608,796. Highlights included an Important Diamond Necklace, achieving £335,250, a Fine Late 19th Century Sapphire Brooch of 26.49 carats, which realised £237,500 and a Rare Late…
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12 June
North East gallery launches jewellery showcase
The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley – has presented a new jewellery collection inspired by the theme of ‘play’. The collection features makers whose work has a “playful quality”, with highlights including include statement jewellery by Norfolk-based Jane Sedgwick…
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12 June
Police investigating Carlisle jewellery store robbery
Police investigating a robbery in Carlisle city centre are appealing for anyone who might have seen a car involved in the incident to contact them. Two men arrested in connection with the robbery at St Nicholas Galleries in Bank Street at about 2.20pm 6 June remain in custody. According to…
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11 June
Former president of the GIA Glenn Nord dies
Glenn Nord, member of the GIA Board of Governors and past president of the Institute, died on Sunday, 9 June. Throughout his more than 50-year association with GIA, Nord was a student, instructor, president and member of the Institute’s board of governors. Nord, who turned 90 in 2018, earned his…
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11 June
Amazon reduces selling partner fees for jewellery and watches
Online retail giant Amazon has introduced a new tiered referral fee for jewellery and watch selling partners across Europe. According to the retailer, this will “significantly” reduce the cost of selling jewellery and watches priced over €250/£225. The changes are: Watches referral fee changing from a flat 15% in the…
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10 June
Footfall ‘plummets’ in May
Footfall declined by 3.5% in May, compared with the same point last year when it declined by 0.4%, according to the latest BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor. On a three-month basis, footfall decreased by 0.7%. The six and 12-month averages are at -1.3% and -1.4% respectively. High Street footfall declined…
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10 June
Women’s Jewellery Network announces new ambassadors
The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has announced its new cohort of ambassadors. It follows an extensive process which saw more than 100 applicants and 28 days of interviews. Commenting on the launch, MD Victoria McKay said: “This has been a truly humbling, inspiring and challenging process. We were overwhelmed by…
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7 June
Signet sees Q1 sales fall
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of UK retailer H Samuel and Ernest jones, has seen total sales and same stores fall during the first quarter of the year. For the 13 weeks ending 4 May 2019 Signet posted revenues of £1.43bn (£1.12bn) down 3.3% from the previous year while same…
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