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Black Friday online sales ‘stronger than expected’ with smartphones taking lead

The amount spent on UK online retail sites on Black Friday 2017 was up 11.7% to £1.39bn, according to data from IMRG. This was ahead of the original forecast of 9% growth for the day. Of that spend, 39% was completed on a smartphone, with the device taking the highest…

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Love Island’s Montana releases watch range with Abbott Lyon

British watch and accessories brand Abbott Lyon has enlisted Love Island star and MTV News UK presenter, Montana Brown, to front its limited edition marble watch collection – ‘Marble By Montana’. The watches have an Italian Carrara-inspired face to give it a more luxury look and the ‘Marble By Montana’…

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Goldsmiths’ Company unveils sterling silver Christmas decorations

The Goldsmiths’ Company has released a selection of Christmas tree decorations by some of the UK’s most prominent silversmiths. The range features pieces by Adrian Hope, Vicki Ambery-Smith, Yusuke Yamamoto, Kyosun Jung, Rebecca de Quin and Angela Cork. The decorations, which can be gift options, can be purchased by contacting…

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Annabella Diamonds launches in London

Annabella Diamonds, a fine jewellery house established in Monaco Monte-Carlo, is having its London launch party the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge on 1 December. The former Miss Stockholm and Swedish model, Lady Milla Sommer and her business partner, the British entrepreneur and jewellery designer Carolyn Fisher are best friends…

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Cleave and Company set Diana’s diamond into Markle’s engagement ring

Jewellers Cleave and Company has been confirmed as the creator of Meghan Markle’s ring for her engagement to Prince Harry. The ring was designed by the prince and incorporates two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection. The central diamond was sourced from Botswana, where the couple travelled to this summer to…

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Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre

Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmiths’ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…

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RJC expands into the silver supply chain

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its expansion of its material scope to include silver. This expansion adds another key sector to the RJC’s remit, helping the council to widen its authority and reputation across the industry. The expansion of the RJC into the silver supply chain comes after…

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Kendra Scott brings UK debut to Selfridges

American jewellery brand Kendra Scott has launched in the UK with its new ‘shop-in-shop’ concept opening in Selfridges. Kendra Scott’s first ever retail concept outside of the USA opened on 20 November. The Selfridges concept, ‘Color Bar’, will feature a personalised range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. At the…

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The WatchApp updates site and social media to match new demand

Redblok’s cloud-based platform for luxury watch retailers, pawnbrokers and traders, The WatchApp, has launched an improved website alongside new social media channels to enhance customer experience and reach. The peer-to-peer marketplace, specifically designed for B2B sales in the luxury watch sector, has reacted to initial subscriber feedback by adding a…

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Henryka throws party for store relaunch

British silver and natural gemstone jewellery brand Henryka threw a relaunch party for its Hereford own-brand boutique on 17 November. The store in the heart of Hereford city centre has been given a makeover to align with Henryka’s brand overhaul. Highlights include a new orange and black colour palette, nature…

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