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Oct- 2014 -6 October
Record 900 million orders for e-tailers, says IMRG
UK retailers are on course to dispatch a record 900 million orders or 930 million parcels in 2014, with 120 million projected for December alone. This is according to the latest August IMRG MetaPack Delivery Index which has predicted a record year for e-tailers. As predicted, online retail sales fell…
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3 October
Lolo & Galago in talks to trial precious metal 3D printer
Fine jewellery brand Lolo and Galago is currently in early stage talks about working with a Swiss company which can 3D print jewellery using gold instead of wax or resin. The brand is discussing the possibility of a direct-from-print collection, with pieces finished using traditional methods. The process would mean…
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2 October
Theo Fennell boutique to showcase winning RCA students’ designs
The winning students of Theo Fennell’s Jewellery Awards 2014 will be showcased in the flagship London store from October 20 to October 24. The awards, which took place at the Royal College of Arts for students graduating in goldsmithing, silversmithing, metalwork and jewellery, saw a panel of respected judges made…
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2 October
Gem Diamonds’ 198ct white diamond sold for £6.6m
Gem Diamonds, owner of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho, has announced the sale of its 198ct white diamond for $10.6m (£6.6m). The recovery of the Type II, D colour diamond was announced on 5 August, and was sold at the company’s Letšeng tender in September. Clifford Elphick, CEO of Gem…
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1 October
Increased protection for jewellers as IP Act becomes law
Increased protection will be given to jewellers and designers after a landmark ruling has seen the Intellectual Property Act (IP Act) become law. The IP Act means that intentional infringement of a registered design is now a crime. The changes set out in the IP Act have been introduced to…
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Sep- 2014 -30 September
‘Downton Abbey effect’ boosts interest in art deco jewellery
Art deco jewellery has seen increased interest due to the influence of period films and TV shows like Downton Abbey, according to Bonhams. The auction house said the stars of the show have become vintage style icons with customers trying to emulate the style of the characters. Bonham’s, which claims…
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29 September
Joulberry opens first showroom in Hampton Court
British bespoke jewellery brand Joulberry has opened its debut showroom in the Bridge Road area of Hampton Court. The boutique will offer customers the opportunity to browse collections, meet the designers to discuss bespoke commissions and see the craftsmen at work in the studio. Sandra Dunn, the shop’s managing director,…
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29 September
Lola and Grace set to open central London store
Lola and Grace, a brand owned by the Swarovski group, is set to open its debut store in central London on 2 October. The store will be located within the already established Swarovski shop on London’s Oxford Street. Nina Müller, general manager at Lola and Grace, said: “Lola and Grace…
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25 September
CBI: ‘Solid’ high street growth continues, pace of growth eases
Retail sales volumes continued to grow solidly in the year to September, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Its latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey of 123 respondents also showed that the volume of orders…
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25 September
Armed robbery worth £250,000 in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade
An armed robbery in which four masked men wielding axes raided Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade has resulted in the loss of £250,000 worth of watches, it was revealed today. When the story first broke last week, it was not clear how much jewellery had been stolen, but according to a BBC…
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