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Sep- 2013 -4 September
NAG and BJA announce new Collaboration at IJL 2013
It was announced yesterday at IJL that the National Association of Goldsmiths and the British Jewellers Association have agreed to ‘explore ways of developing closer cooperation.’ As a result of this new partnership the two associations have set up a ‘working group’ which will look at ways they can work…
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Aug- 2013 -22 August
StrawPoll uncovers UK’s biggest jewellery spenders
Specialist media agency for premium brands, Cream, has launched a new survey of the UK’s most important jewellery consumers called StrawPoll. The poll, which monitors a panel of 850 consumers and their spending, is a three-times-a-year study. It focuses on those who spend more than £100 per month on footwear,…
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21 August
CMJ chief executive to join leadership of CIBJO
The chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Willie Hamilton, is to take on a role in CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as executive vice president of Sector B covering jewellery distribution. CIBJO president Dr Gaetano Cavalieri said: “The CIBJO board of directors has discussed what is widely…
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21 August
77Diamonds relocates to Mayfair
Diamond e-tailor 77Diamonds.com has relocated its head office and showroom to Hanover Square in Mayfair. Originally launched in 2005, the firm is at the forefront of the diamond market selling loose and set diamond jewellery online. Its new larger showroom boasts a new interactive experience for customers, mixing high tech…
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6 August
Heat wave and summer sales boost high street
Retail sales rose for the first time since February, according to the CBI’s latest Distributive Trades Survey revealed that July saw retail sales first rise since February. The monthly survey of 60 retailers found year-on-year high street sales this month grew at a faster pace than expected, after a flat…
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6 August
Tateossian teams up with Breast Cancer Care
In support of Breast Cancer Care during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tateossian has unveiled a new pink version of its signature leather bracelet. The firm’s chief executive, Robert Tateossian, said: “I am thrilled to collaborate and support Breast Cancer Care: the work they do and the support they offer from…
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Jul- 2013 -30 July
Cookson releases Bowie necklace ‘how-to’ guide
Jewellery chain Cookson Gold has taken inspiration from David Bowie for a new jewellery-making how-to guide. Bowie fans can use the guide to create their own necklace inspired by the star’s legendary glam rock look with flamboyant colours, bold patterns and Ziggy-style star-shaped beads. With ten easy steps, accompanied by…
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30 July
Arabesque collection wins top Gemvision Matrix prize
A graduate at the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University (BCU), Hannah Kimber, has been presented this year’s Gemvision Matrix Award. The annual award is open to students on the school’s B.A (Hons) Design for Industry one-year top-up degree level course that teaches Gemvision’s award winning Matrix CAD jewellery…
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30 July
Police launches first European kiosk in UK
Police opened a new kiosk in Lakeside earlier this month as part of a plan to increase its European presence. The move means the firm has collated all of its retail categories for the first time in Europe, the first part of a scheme to develop the Police brand within…
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22 July
UK POS searches for best independent retailer summer window display
UK POS is running a competition to find the best window display of the summer, for Independent Retailer Month. The company, which manufactures electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) systems is asking independent retailers to send images of their window displays direct to its Twitter @ukposgroup, with a chance of winning £250 worth…
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