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Jun- 2017 -23 June
Paramedic tried to ‘attract users to jewellery business’ with photos of patients
An Essex based paramedic has been struck off for posting photos of patients to Instagram in a bid to boost his jewellery business. Simon Williams, from Clacton, posted 24 pictures to Instagram which identified his patients and their conditions, reports Colchester Gazette. His online jewellery business had been struggling and…
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22 June
De Beers to consider investing in start-ups
De Beers Group announced the launch of De Beers Ventures, which has been set up to actively consider the acquisition of minority stakes in start-ups and growth companies. The new initiative will consider small investments in areas that may include downstream distribution, consumer brands, marketing platforms, security, cutting and polishing,…
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22 June
Etsy cuts its workforce by 15% following profit loss
Etsy has announced it will be cutting 140 positions, or approximately 15% of its total work force to ‘improve results’. The hand-made gift retailers, which is popular among jewellery makers, reported $421,000 (£332,505) in losses during the first quarter of the year, down from more than $1m (£789,800) the same…
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22 June
Gold hallmarking continues to drop as silver remains strong
The number of gold articles hallmarked in the month of May reported a 14.1% drop when compared to last year’s figures. Figures from the Birmingham Assay Office suggest that silver showed a growing strength with a 24.1% increase in hallmarked articles when compared to the same period last year. Platinum…
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22 June
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch. The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use the patented MEMS nanotechnology. The new PowerMEMS Movement will replace older magnetic technology which currently…
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21 June
Veritas Gifts launches bespoke spring/summer jewellery range
Veritas Gifts has unveiled the launch of its new range of bespoke jewellery for the spring/summer season. The brand, with creates jewellery as corporate gifts, has combined classic designs with luxury contemporary materials for the collection. Each piece is made to emulate Verita’s “style and elegance”, while offering a “unique…
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21 June
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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21 June
KGA launches new company Bezel Watches
Distributor group Kenneth Green Associates (KGA) has announced the launch of a new “luxury, fashion led” company, Bezel Watches. The new company has kicked off with distribution contracts with ‘Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller’ and ‘Just Cavalli’ watches. Further brands will be added to its portfolio later in the year.…
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20 June
Timex sales and marketing director passes away
Richard Bunt, the recently appointed sales and marketing director of Timex Group UK has passed away whilst on holiday in Krakow, Poland. The 33-year-old fell and hit his head when he leaned out of an electric vehicle to retrieve his sunglasses. He suffered a bleed on the brain as a…
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20 June
Infamous Bonnie and Clyde ring to be auctioned
A ring once belonging to infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde will be put up for sale as part of a Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction. The three headed snake ring features green and red jewels and was made by Clyde Barrow while he was imprisoned in Texas. It showcases…
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