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Family find luxury watch which fell from space

A £1,500 watch has been found 19 days after it was launched to the edge of the atmosphere by a jewellery firm from Derbyshire. The piece was launched into space on Space Exploration Day, 20 July by Derbyshire-based watch specialists, Jura Watches. It became part of a regional treasure hunt,…

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Marcia Lanyon announces retirement

Marcia Lanyon has announced her retirement and the winding down of her eponymous gem-dealing company 42 years after its establishment. With a career which began in London’s Hatton Garden, Lanyon worked for the gemstone dealer George Lindley Ltd and was responsible for stock and grading gemstones. In the evenings she…

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Howard Levine steps down from Chalfen of London to start new venture

After more than 12 years, Howard Levine has announced his departure from Chalfen of London. Citing his reasons for leaving as wanting to “follow his passion”, Chalfen of London will continue as normal with Sonny Akhtar in his place. Levine will be setting up new company Diamnet to give jewellers…

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Sarah Ho unveils Hidden Garden’s latest chapter

The second chapter of the Hidden Garden collection has been launched with the Wisteria Suite. The pieces use an “explosion” of colours and shapes and takes inspiration from the Wisteria that is seen on London townhouses in the summer. The Wisteria flower represents longevity and grace and is used in…

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Elham and Issa partners with Wolf and Badger

Elham and Issa Jewellery has announced its partnership with British luxury retailer, Wolf and Badger. The hero pieces from the four collections – Awe, Amwaj, Evolution, Mystique – will be stocked in the Mayfair store on Dover Street, with the full collection online at the Wolf and Badger website. Established…

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Adore Jewellery a/w collection launches online

Adore’s new a/w 2017 collection has launched online with a range that has been inspired by modern simplicity. The range features new ear crawlers, adjustable bracelets, statement cocktail rings, and asymmetrical necklaces. The interplay between a mix of materials and elements is a key theme throughout the new range which is…

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Sam Willoughby steps down from IJL

International Jewellery London (IJL) event director, Sam Willoughby will step down in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. Willoughby and her team have developed many unique features at IJL, including the VIP Diamond Club programme and an 365-day strategy across…

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CMJ announces renewed focus on supporting independent retailers

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) says it is looking to refocus the business towards the needs of the membership in a new business strategy unveiled at the buying group’s AGM, according to a statement released today. In a speech to the membership at the AGM in Birmingham on August…

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High street ‘dinosaurs’ left behind by digital age

High street retailers who don’t keep up in the digital age will be left behind, according to new data from Worldpay. According to the payments processor, small and independent stores are seeing year on year growth of up to 8% by allowing customers to browse and purchase online as well…

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Bijou Bijou launches in the UK

Bijou Bijou, the Greek fashion jewellery brand, has officially landed in the UK with the aim of taking a piece of the £600m fashion and costume jewellery market. The company stocks over 1,000 individual pieces of jewellery, from bracelets, rings and necklaces through to body chains and anklets. It handcrafts…

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