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Aug- 2014 -12 August
Bonhams set to auction Agatha Christie’s family jewels
Bonhams is set to auction off a collection of diamond jewellery once owned by crime author Agatha Christie. The jewellery, which is set to go under the hammer at the Knightsbridge auction house on October 8, includes a diamond brooch and a three-stone engagement ring. The items were discovered in…
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12 August
Bremont and Jaguar launch bespoke wristwatch to celebrate E-Type
Today Jaguar announced further news in its relationship with the Bremont Watch Company, revealing one of six unique wristwatches to be offered to customers of the six new Lightweight E-types to be built by Jaguar Heritage. Drawing inspiration directly from the car, the 43mm watch features a black dial based on…
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11 August
GIA appoints new senior vice president of global development
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Anna Martin as the new senior vice president of global development. Anna Martin joins GIA from Standard Chartered Bank where her previous role was managing director and head of global marketing, diamonds and jewellery. Building on a career of…
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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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