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Hot Diamonds January sales 46 per cent up year-on-year

Hot Diamonds has reported a strong start to 2012, with January sales up 46 per cent year-on-year. The brand’s independent channel delivered a 40 per cent year-on-year improvement in sales, despite a tough economic environment.   “Strong January sales for Hot Diamonds are usually the result of a strong Christmas…

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Phoenix Jewellery launches charity charms

Phoenix Jewellery has announced that it is proud to be supporting the incredible work of Children's Hospice South West by launching a specially designed range of children's charms.

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British Hallmarking Council appoints new chairman

The former chairman of the 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has been appointed to the organisation's governing body, the British Hallmarking Council.

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Tributes to PJ Watson founder

Peter Watson, founder of PJ Watson Ltd, sadly passed away on Sunday 5 February, aged 85. Not only was he loved by his family, but he was admired and greatly respected by those in the trade who knew him.

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BHI Silver Medal awarded to Roger W Smith

The British Horological Institute (BHI) has awarded Roger Smith the Barrett Silver Medal of the BHI at its recent annual awards and new members day at Upton Hall, Newark. The award is in recognition of his dedication to and successful continuation of the finest traditions of English watchmaking.

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Spring Fair launch for the BJA 125th anniversary awards

To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, the BJA has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and contribution that BJA members and its suppliers make to the UK jewellery industry.

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Entries open for 2012 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards

everywoman, the independent membership network for women in business, is inviting entries for the 2012 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise the achievements of women in the retail sector.

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Ti Sento launches personalised charms on Facebook

Charming by Ti Sento has recently opened its online Facebook shop as "the first jewellery brand to offer its 'likers' the opportunity to buy personalised charms online via the most popular social media platform in the world."

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Trollbeads designs charity bead for RAF Benevolent Fund

Trollbeads, the Danish charm bead jewellery brand, has introduced a unique charity bead dedicated to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF), which offers support to all serving and former members of the RAF as well as their partners and dependent children.

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Enthusiastic mood at Scotland’s Trade Fair

Scotland’s Trade Fair closed on Tuesday with retailers reporting a positive show with a diverse range of high quality, innovative products on offer.   With a quarter of all the 500 exhibitors new to the show, and many launching to the trade for the first time, there were plenty of…

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