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Nov- 2013 -14 November
‘Pink Star’ diamond commands $83m at auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been sold at auction for $83m (£52m) in Geneva – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The stone, dubbed the ‘Pink Star’, was sold to Isaac Wolf, a famous diamond cutter, who announced that he…
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14 November
Signet purchases Botswana diamond polishing factory
The world’s largest jewellery retailer, Signet Jewelers, has announced the acquisition of a Botswana-based diamond polishing factory from H&A Cutting Works, a subsidiary of Exelco. The acquisition is part of the company’s plans to significantly advance its rough-diamond sourcing and manufacturing, and it described the new factory as an “important…
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13 November
European platinum demand has ‘robust’ outlook
European demand for platinum jewellery will rise next year despite a small global drop, according to Johnson Matthey. In its Platinum 2013 Interim Review, the chemicals and precious metals company said: “Gross demand [globally] for platinum in jewellery will slip by 1.4% to 2.74 million ounces,” putting the expected fall…
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13 November
Industry members get tour of AnchorCert Lab
The AnchorCert Gem Lab opened its doors to the industry earlier this month, allowing retailers and gemmologists to tour its facilities. The tour of the laboratory, which is filled with state of the art equipment, allowed those in attendance to gain a better understanding of the sophisticated technology which is…
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12 November
Beaverbrooks opens its first Swarovski boutique
Jewellers chain Beaverbrooks has unveiled its first Swarovski boutique in Belfast. The new store forms part of the multiple’s strategy to “enhance customer experiences in store”. The boutique, which has the appearance of a concession in part of the Beaverbrooks shop, has its own entrance and extensive collection of crystal…
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6 November
De Beers announces management changes
Senior De Beers executive Varda Shine has announced she is leaving the group as of January 2014, to be succeeded by Paul Rowley as executive vice president of Global Sightholder Sales. Rowley, who is currently senior vice president of midstream operations for Global Sightholder Sales, joined De Beers in 1983…
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5 November
Winners of Tivon Design Competition announced
Tivon Fine Jewellery has announced the winners of its inaugural International Design Competition. The competition was launched in August of this year, calling for any amateur or professional designers to submit designs via the firm’s official Facebook page. The winning design would then be made up by Tivon and exhibited…
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4 November
IJL announces new board members
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced its advisory board will be joined by several of the industry’s most influential figures. The new members are Bec Astley Clarke MBE, founder of Astley Clarke, and Dax Humberstone, managing director of Antwerp Diamonds, who will sit alongside recently appointed member, Mark Adlestone, chairman…
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4 November
Beaverbrooks among jewellers topping ‘happiness survey’
A recent survey of the happiness of customers who shop at high street businesses put three jeweller chains in the top 50 brands. The High Street Happiness Survey was conducted by Activate Solutions Group, recognised Beaverbrooks, F.Hinds and H.Samuel within the rankings. Beaverbrooks, which was placed second on the list,…
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Oct- 2013 -31 October
Former Links of London boss appointed as Trollbeads CEO
David Riddiford has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Trollbeads UK, just weeks after the Danish jewellery announced the acquisition of its UK distributor, Fable Trading. Riddiford, who was formerly chief executive for Links of London globally and Folli Follie in the UK, is currently non-executive director…
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