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Nov- 2014 -26 November
Worthy launches new online jewellery auction feature
A new online marketplace specialising in pre-owned luxury goods, Worthy.com, has launched a new live auction feature that allows both sellers and buyers to watch auctions in real time. While most people are familiar with the notion of buying and selling jewellery online, Worthy jewelry sales come with objective appraisals…
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26 November
Mococo relaunches website after 314% increase in sales
North West jeweller Mococo has relaunched its website after reporting a 314% increase in year-on-year online sales. The retailer, which recently opened its seventh store in the Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead, launched its new site on November 21, after a complete revamp of the look and feel. The website…
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26 November
IJL 2015 KickStart open for entries
The KickStart bursary initiative, set up by International Jewellery London (IJL), is now open for 2015 entries, welcoming entries from young jewellers and emerging talents. Founded in 2008, the initiative will see 10 winning designers offered the chance to exhibit their products in a designated area at IJL 2015 for…
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26 November
Signet enjoys highest same-store sales jump in seven years
The owner H Samuel and Ernest Jones, Signet UK, has reported that sales rose 8.4% to $151m (£96.1m) in the third quarter of this year. The firm said its results were buoyed by the acquisition of US jeweller Zale Corporation in May this year, as well as purchase accounting, severance and transaction…
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25 November
Jewellery comes third in cross-border buying habits
Jewellery is the third most popular category for customers making cross-border purchases online in the US, according to new research. The research, commissioned by PayPal and carried out by Ipsos, interviewed more than 17,500 online adults in 22 markets and found that the UK was the third most popular shopping…
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25 November
Argos rolls out e-receipts at 750 UK stores
Argos announced yesterday that it has rolled out e-receipts across its 750 UK and Ireland stores, giving customers the option of an email receipt straight into their account. The retailer hopes that the new receipting, provided by the aptly named eReceipt software company, will allow customers to safely and easily…
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24 November
Beatles’ album artist creates artwork featuring Westerham Jeweller
Sir Peter Blake, the artist best known for his Sgt. Pepper album cover for the Beatles, has created new artwork depicting an independent jeweller for the upcoming Small Business Saturday Event. The artwork features Kaylie Urwin, manager of the Westerham retailer Flawless Jewellery, and is entitled ‘High Street Heroes’. Urwin…
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21 November
Gemfields’ latest auction records 11% rise in average carat price
Gemfields has announced its rough emerald and beryl auction snared $34.9m (£22.28m) total revenue, the second highest number ever achieved at any higher quality rough auction. The auction, held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13-17, generated an average realised price of $65.89 (£42) per carat, a new record for higher…
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21 November
Domino reveals pendants and studs ahead of Christmas
Jewellery manufacturer Domino has announced a capsule collection of diamond pendant and stud earring designs ahead of the Christmas rush. The five pendant and earring suites, which are designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, are available in platinum as well as 18ct white, yellow and rose gold. They are supplied…
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21 November
WFDB president calls for ‘immediate action’ on diamond grading
The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom, has released an open letter claiming the diamond industry is facing a challenge to its integrity and lack of consumer confidence. The letter comes after laboratories from a specific laboratory group were recently found to have been overstating…
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