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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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18 July
New watch training course from The Birmingham Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced a new training course for retail staff to gain a better understanding of watchmaking and features. ‘Understanding Watches’ will be delivered by watch industry expert Peter Tales MBHI, and will take the form of a one day course intended for retail staff or enthusiasts…
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18 July
DVK presents debut launch of luxury jewellery line from designer Julia Cameron
Private equity outfit DVK has partnered with international designer Julia Cameron for her debut jewellery collection in central London. Entrepreneur Deepak Kuntawala, founder of the boutique private equity and commodity trading company, has pledged to promote and nurture British entrepreneurs as they make their mark on the world business stage.…
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16 July
Raw Pearls to sponsor special award at GCDCA 2014
The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards 2014 will feature a new pearl design award sponsored by Raw Pearls. The Raw Pearls Special Award will seek to encourage and reward the innovative use of pearls within contemporary fine jewellery design. The winner will need to showcase them in modern style…
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14 July
BJA reports record membership numbers
The British Jewellers’ Association today reported record numbers of member organisations in its ranks. The association has received more 20 membership applications for July alone, and the total number of members has grown by 20% since 2010. Most of the growth has come from a surge in the number of…
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14 July
Wongs Jewellers hosts a ‘right royal baby shower’ for Wills and Kate
Wongs Jewellers in Whitechapel celebrated the impending birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s baby with a charity Baby Shower. At the event, which included a champagne afternoon tea and beauty treatments, guests were asked to bring along an item of baby clothing worth up to £10, and all…
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12 July
BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013
The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…
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