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Sep- 2014 -12 September
Cadenzza opens new store in Liverpool
Cadenzza, a retailer owned by jewellery brand Swarovski, has announced the opening of a new store in Liverpool. The premises will be located in Liverpool One, a shopping centre, and will be Cadenzza’s first branch outside of the London area. It will enjoy collections from brands such as Roberto Cavalli,…
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12 September
New Birmingham Assay Office building starting to take shape
The construction of the new assay office building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is starting to take shape. The new site, located within the St George’s development in Icknield Street, now has its steel skeleton structure in place. Founded in 1773 by Matthew Boulton, a leading industrialist, the current Grade II…
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12 September
Theo Fennell to showcase pieces at Harrods’ Biennale Exhibition
Theo Fennell is set to showcase a selection of “one-of-a-kind pieces” at the Harrods Biennale Exhibition. To celebrate the Paris Biennale, the annual art fair in Paris, Harrods will be transforming its Fine Jewellery Room into an exhibition space showcasing the latest “high jewellery” creations. Included in the selection due…
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11 September
IJL reports “robust sales” and 4% boost in visits
International Jewellery London (IJL) has reported a 4% increase in the number of visitors to the show following its move to Olympia Grand in London. Early forecasts from IJL also show a 15% increase in attendance from its Diamond Club – a VIP initiative to attract top buyers. Sam Willoughby,…
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11 September
H&T Pawnbrokers to sponsor Pawn Stars on History channel
H&T Pawnbrokers has announced it is to sponsor History channel’s Pawn Stars UK programme. A statement from the firm said it aims to bring pawnbroking to the “mainstream and the goal is to show the day-to-day of pawnbroking in order to allay any consumer fears and concerns.” Chief executive John…
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11 September
Petra share price soars after 232-carat white diamond find
Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds saw its shares soar on Tuesday after it announced the recovery of a 232-carat white diamond at its Cullinan mine. Shares on the FTSE 250-listed rose by 8.65% finishing the day on 192.10p. The diamond is a D colour Type II diamond, one of the…
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11 September
Mococo to launch first in-house collection
Jewellery retailer Mococo has announced the launch of its first in-store jewellery collection – Coco Kiss, a bespoke wedding jewellery collection. The Coco Kiss collection primarily focuses on engagement rings and wedding bands that incorporate a contrasting ‘kiss’ design on each piece, and pieces are available in combinations of sterling…
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10 September
GIA appoints new vice president of global compliance and ethics
The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Katherine Palmer Andrews to the newly-created position of vice president of global compliance and ethics. Andrews’ past roles have given her “extensive experience developing enterprise compliance programmes and leading global teams”, including six years in chief compliance roles at General Electric, GIA…
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10 September
Graff Diamonds to return La Biennale
Graff Diamonds has announced it is returning to Paris-based show La Biennale des Antiquaires after a 12 year absence. The firm said it plans to showcase some of its rare diamonds and gemstones along with two “outstanding” pieces of jewellery including the Royal Star of Paris brooch (which can also…
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9 September
18ct gold case edition for Apple smartwatch offering
US tech firm Apple has revealed its new ‘Apple Watch’, a wristwatch with a touch screen and iPhone-style apps, at a convention in California. The watch will be available from early 2015. The firm says the device, the most basic of which will retail for $349 (around £220), is of “a…
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