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Oct- 2013 -30 October
Sotheby’s auctions Elizabeth Taylor inspired earrings
A custom-designed pair of Bulgari earrings inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her film Cleopatra will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in its Magnificent Jewels auction in New York this December. In celebration of the films 50th anniversary this year, Bulgari will donate proceeds from the sale of a pair of 18…
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23 October
London Jewellery School wins HP award
The London Jewellery School has been awarded The Skills Creation award at the HP Smart Business Awards 2013. In their second year, the awards promote the achievements of the UK’s small and medium sized enterprises (SME) by celebrating contributions to the UK economy. The London Jewellery School was presented with…
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16 October
CBI warns of April rates hike
The CBI has warned that the September’s RPI figures could be a prelude to a jump in business rates in April 2014. Following the release of the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation figures at 3.2 per cent, the CBI said this is likely to have a knock-on effect on the…
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11 October
F. Hinds opens 111th store in Coventry
Britain’s largest family jeweller has celebrated its 111th shop opening with an official ceremony attended by the mayor of Coventry and several members of the Hinds family. The 1,400 sq ft premises means the chain is now at its largest number of outlets in its history. Six members of staff…
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11 October
Hallmarking shows growth in September
The Birmingham Assay Office has joined the chorus of statistics showing recent growth in hallmarking, with figures that show total number of items hallmarked at all four UK assay offices have risen by 9.8 per cent since September last year. The biggest year-on-year growth was in 14 carat gold, which…
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9 October
Graff Diamonds recreates ‘Hair & Jewel’ with $500m of jewels
Graff Diamonds has recreated Laurence Graff’s famous Hair & Jewel image in celebration of his 60th anniversary, using $500m worth of jewels. In 1970, diamantaire Laurence Graff OBE created the ornate coiffure comprising $1m of diamonds and precious gems, but the modern take features 22 extremely rare and unique jewels with…
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9 October
MY iMenso appoints Carmen Electra as brand ambassador
MY iMenso has announced model Carmen Electra as its new brand ambassador, following its investment in the UK market. Electra, who reportedly jumped at the opportunity, said: “I love to look trendy and just a tad different every day.” MY iMenso’s concept is a sterling silver medallion on a chain…
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8 October
Flawless 118-carat diamond fetches record £19m at auction
A 118.28 carat flawless diamond has been sold at auction for $30.6 million (£19 million) at a Hong Kong auction. The D coloured diamond, whose oval shape is said to resemble the size of an egg, has broken the world record for being the biggest white diamond to ever be…
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7 October
Rotary named official global timekeeper for Chelsea FC
Rotary has signed an exclusive four year sponsorship deal as the global official timekeeper of Chelsea FC. The Swiss brand is the first ever watch brand to be partnered with the West London football club. Rotary chief executive Victoria Campbell said: “This is an extremely exciting sponsorship for Rotary and…
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3 October
‘Pink Star’ diamond to fetch $60m at Sotheby’s auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been lined up for auction and is expected to sell for as much as $60m – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The ‘Pink Star’, as it is being dubbed by Sotheby’s auctioneers, is an…
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