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Oct- 2017 -23 October
Fit for a Disney princess: F Hinds values character rings
From Aladdin and Jasmine, to Cinderella and Prince Charming, marriage is at the heart of most Disney films. But which Disney princess boasts the most expensive engagement ring, and which settled for the more modest option? Using real life valuations at today’s prices, jewellery retail chain F Hinds has estimated…
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23 October
Online marketplace for bespoke jewellery launches
A new marketplace for bespoke jewellery commissions has launched online. MIMO connects consumers to a network of local makers and allows them to collaborate to commission and create bespoke jewellery. The platform aims to make bespoke jewellery more accessible as well as benefit small jewellery business makers. MIMO is the…
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23 October
New diamond trading platform launches
A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. Levine has opened Diamnet with a soft launch and over 44,000 loose diamonds on the list. There are a further 25,000 diamonds for approval. The platform aims to get retailers connected…
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20 October
No reason Brexit deal will not be successful, says Merkel
There is “zero indication” that Britain will walk away without a Brexit deal, although the next phase of Brexit negotiation talks will be “a bit more difficult” says Angela Merkel. Speaking during a dinner in Brussels, the German chancellor said there is “zero indication” that Brexit talks will fail and…
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20 October
Elliot Brown watches announces new female brand ambassadors
Following on from this summer’s launch of Elliot Brown’s Kimmeridge ladies watch collection the brand has announced three new ambassadors. The celebrity representatives for the watch range have been named as Sarah Outen MBE, adventurer by land and sea; Lizzie Carr, environmentalist and adventurer and firefighter Bex Sims, who has…
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20 October
Rosie Kent launches Origin collection
London-based jewellery designer Rosie Kent has launched her new collection for SS18 named Origin. The range was debuted at the Premiere Classe Paris trade show last month (28 September – 1 October) and it focuses on the brand’s beginning. The create the collection, the brand refined its tools and honed…
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19 October
UK retail sales growth slows more than expected
UK retail sales growth slowed more than predicted in the month of September, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The figures showed that total sales fell by 0.8% when compared with August, making it much lower than the 0.1% drop that was expected. Year-on-year retail growth for Q3…
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19 October
IJL appoints new event manager
Jewellery industry event International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new show event manager. Fotoulla Michael will continue to lead sales on this international brand. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In…
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18 October
Stonehawk launches smash-and-grab defence training with Hatton Garden jeweller
StoneHawk has completed its inaugural smash-and-grab training session following its launch last month. The security training company which is specifically tailored to the jewellery, watch, pawnbroking, Asian gold and high end retail sectors, was established by Simon Wilson, who has previously served with the Metropolitan Police. The smash-and-grab training is…
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18 October
Hargreaves Stockholm releases new Tove collection
Following its debut at London Fashion Week, Swedish ethical fine jewellery brand, Hargreaves Stockholm has launched its second collection, Tove. The new collection is inspired by the brand’s Scandinavian and Viking lineage, and draws its inspiration from Tove Jansson’s – the creator of the iconic Moomins characters – magical paintings…
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