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Nov- 2014 -28 November
NPA launches UK wide trading standards scheme
Business Secretary Vince Cable MP has approved a new Primary Authority Coordinated Partnership between the National Pawnbroking Association (NPA) and Surrey County Council. The partnership will give assurance to those across the UK who opt-in to the scheme that the policies and procedures in place in their premises cannot be…
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28 November
Genuine Gemstone Company launches new shopping apps
The Genuine Gemstone Company has launched a set of new apps for smart TVs and iOS and Android users. The launches follow the unveiling of the firm’s new international website in October, and are “a natural progression” as it “bids to become the biggest online jewellery retailer in the UK”, the firm said in…
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28 November
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall made a visit to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter after being invited by the group tasked with its regeneration. The visit, organised by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT), saw the royal couple welcomed to Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery where…
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27 November
Beaverbrooks signs Endless Jewelry for 65 stores
Beaverbrooks has entered into a brand new partnership that will see Endless Jewelry’s bracelets and charms sold in all 65 Beaverbrooks stores across the UK. Jesper Nielsen, founder and CEO of Endless, said: “We are extremely proud to enter a partnership with Beaverbrooks and I believe that this new partnership will…
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27 November
ADVICE: 10 reasons to sell jewellery online
Are you still walking around the pool and worrying about taking the digital plunge? Every year, figures are released from various organisations showing that consumers are loving buying goods online, and that includes jewellery. The vast increase in online purchases made using mobile phones is worth considering, too. We’ve asked…
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27 November
Domino reports surge of interest in Rosabella Collection
Domino Jewellery has reported a “significant surge of interest” in its new range of diamond jewellery, Rosabella. The firm has seen particularly strong sales of the collection in recent months across Europe, with sales up 60% compared with the same period last year. Rosabella, which was designed by Domino’s in-house…
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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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