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Aug- 2014 -8 August
£12,000 diamond launched into space remains unclaimed
77 Diamonds, the diamond retailer that launched a £12,000 diamond into the sky earlier this month, say the diamond is still unclaimed. The diamond which was launched in a secret suburban location is free to keep for the person who finds it. The diamond, mounted on a steel rod frame…
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8 August
Mima to open permanent gallery
The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (Mima) is set to open a new “world-class” permanent jewellery gallery. The jewellery gallery, opening on October 4, will showcase more than 100 pieces of jewellery exhibiting the collection to the public for the first time. The jewellery gallery will be the first permanent…
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8 August
Aurum announces acquisition of Watch Shop
Aurum Group, the luxury jewellery retailer, has announced the acquisition of watch retailer, Watch Shop. Aurum, which includes the Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths brands, will acquire 100% of the share capital of Watch Shop. Based in Reading, Watch Shop was formed in 1991 by father and…
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7 August
Guess Watches launches charity timepiece
Guess Watches has announced its 2014 special edition watch that will help raise funds for two South Korean charities, under its Faces to Watch – Time to Give campaign. This year, Guess Watches has announced that the proceeds from the 2014 special edition watch will be donated to two south…
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6 August
Letšeng recovers exceptional 198 carat diamond
Gem Diamonds Limited has announced that it recovered a 198 carat, white type IIa diamond from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho at the end of July. This exceptional white, high quality diamond displays no florescence and is expected to achieve an exceptional price when sold this year. Gem Diamonds CEO, Clifford…
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6 August
London Jewellery School moves to Brick Lane
The London Jewellery School (LJS) has announced that it will move to new studios next to Brick Lane from September this year. The newly renovated studio boasts natural light with large windows in all three teaching spaces – something missing from the current premises. The new premises in the E1…
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6 August
INFOGRAPHIC: What economic crisis? Jewellery for those who don’t feel the pinch
This is the jewellery that the vast majority of us will only ever admire from a distance. Owned by the rich, the famous and the royal, they are some of the most beautiful pieces ever made, and the subject of an infographic that is fascinating and envy-inducing in equal measure.…
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6 August
Trollbeads Autumn collection to launch in September
Trollbeads has announced the launch of its new autumn collection, set to be launched on Friday, September 5. The ‘Now Collection’ will feature a selection of new designs reflecting “eastern spirituality and Nordic forestry imagery and colours.” According to the brand, the ethos of the new collection is described to…
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6 August
Vanilla Ink set to launch first Scottish Jewellery Week
Dundee-based Vanilla Ink, a studio that supports jewellers during the transition from student to professional, has announced the inaugural Scottish Jewellery Week 2014 (SJW). The 10-day festival has been produced in response to and to celebrate the ever-growing jewellery community of Scotland, and will feature a programme of exhibitions, a…
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6 August
Jack Row ‘Mirage’ collection launched in Burlington Arcade
Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury ‘Mirage’ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in London’s Burlington Arcade. Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, each Mirage pen is entwined with approximately twenty meters of hand twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250…
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