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Mar- 2018 -22 March
Ted Baker sees retail sales increase by 10.4%
Fashion watch and jewellery brand Ted Baker has reported a 10.4% increase in its retail sales in the 52 weeks ending 27 January 2018. The total increase in retail sales amounted to £442.5m, with UK and Europe up 7.7% (6.4% in constant currency) to £301.1m, US and Canada up 16.2%…
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22 March
Forevermark to build presence in Europe after strong 2017 performance
De Beers Group has announced that its Forevermark diamond brand will enter the German market for the first time and is in advanced-stage discussions with potential partners in France and Italy. In Germany, Forevermark is partnering with Heinz Mayer, an Idar-Oberstein-based diamond jewellery specialist. Heinz Mayer will launch the Forevermark…
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21 March
H. Samuel remains ‘most visible’ jewellery brand online
Despite a 7% decrease in their visibility over the past year, H. Samuel remains top of their market, a new report has revealed. The Jewellery Retailers Insight Report, produced by digital marketing specialists Inside Online, ranks 45 of the leading websites within this competitive market according to their online performance.…
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21 March
Historic diamond ‘The Farnese Blue’ to auction for first time
Historic diamond, ‘The Farnese Blue’, will appear on the market for the first time in its history this spring, after having remained in the same family for over three centuries. Given to Elisabeth Farnese the Queen of Spain, on a diadem that formerly belonged to Marie-Antoinette, the diamond has subsequently…
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20 March
Carl Edmond launches Joel Kinnaman-fronted campaign
Swedish watch brand Carl Edmond has launched its first major campaign, featuring actor Joel Kinnaman as the face of the brand’s namesake character, Carl Edmond. The brand was launched in September last year and says its watches combine “Swiss sophistication and Swedish heritage”. The colour palettes and minimalist aesthetic were…
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20 March
GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on 23 April. Since 1991, the fair has offered those interested in starting or furthering a career in the gem and jewellery industry the opportunity…
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19 March
Lustrous Jewellery presents new Rainbow Collection
Pearl Jewellery brand Lustrous has presented its new ‘Rainbow Collection’, in time for the upcoming Pearl Month in June. The Rainbow Collection includes a variety of baroque pearl pieces in a rainbow of colours sure to delight any pearl jewellery lovers. Formed of characteristic irregular looks, each item in the…
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19 March
Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid
A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches of Switzerland jewellery store on London’s Regent Street. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 14:09 on 18 March 2018, following reports of a smash-and-grab raid at a jewellers by a group of…
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16 March
Hong Kong exports rebound in Q1, watches best performing sector
The latest study by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has found that the confidence level among Hong Kong exporters continues to rise, with watch exports performing especially well. The findings are based on the latest results of the HKTDC Export Index, which was published today. It found that…
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16 March
Michel Herbelin bids to ‘reconquer’ the UK watch market
Michel Herbelin French Watchmaking Studio has acquired its long-standing distributor Michel Herbelin UK as a directly controlled subsidiary. The acquisition in early February signalled a “dynamic strategy to win over a new generation of British watch lovers”. The current Michel Herbelin UK team will remain in place, rolling out the…
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