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Assay office announces further training courses for 2012

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it has extended its core training and education programme to introduce two new one-day interactive courses in 2012. Understanding Coloured Gemstones will provide “technical information in an accessible way about the most important coloured stones that are used in jewellery,” and Identifying Hallmarks…

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Allumer pendant to be auctioned during National Adoption Week

Luxury jewellery brand Allumer has launched an exclusive design in support of the national children’s charity, Coram. Founder of Allumer Natasha Leith-Smith created the pendant, which makes reference to the old ballot ball process used to determine which children could be accepted into care. Known as the Coram Lariat-White Ball,…

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Harriet Kelsall certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that UK bespoke jeweller Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design Ltd, has achieved certification by “meeting  the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.”    “Earlier this year we became one of the first 20 jewellers in…

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All Golds exhibition showcases 40 years of talent

The Birmingham School of Jewellery is hosting the work of 100 designers, artists, makers, gallery owners, academics, retailers and industry leaders at its All Golds exhibition. Celebrating lecturer Terry Hunt’s 40-year tenure at the institution, those taking part have been asked to provide two pieces of work: one current and…

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Makeover for Warrenders’ Sutton store

Surrey jeweller Warrenders has completed the first refurbishment of its Sutton store in 40 years of business. The shop has been transformed into an up-to-date retail space with a “fresh and visible layout.”   The family-run establishment has specialised in diamond and precious gemstone jewellery for three generations, and the…

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RPI inflation could result in £350 million business rates rise

The new retail prices index (RPI) inflation figure suggests the possibility of a business rate increase of £350 million for retailers next April, which is the equivalent of at least 16,000 jobs in the sector.   As a standard, business rates in England, Scotland and Wales rise every April in…

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Slight sales increase predicted next month following retail slump

The latest CBI Monthly Distributive Trades Survey revealed that retail sales fell in the month leading to October, however it foresees a slight increase in the coming month.   The organisation reported that 24 per cent of companies saw sales volumes rise compared to a year ago, while 36 per…

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Joely Richardson wears Annoushka earrings at Anonymous premier

Actress Joely Richardson attended the London premiere of Anonymous this week, wearing Bochic for Annoushka earrings. The shanghai 18 carat white gold, diamond and jade earrings by guest designer Bochic make up part of a range that “strive[s] to capture the essence of the Bochic woman… fresh, chic, distinctive and…

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Tiger Woods named brand ambassador for Rolex

Tiger Woods is to join a group of Rolex ambassadors that includes up-and-coming young players as well as established male and female champions in the world of golf.   Rolex has had close links with the sport and its players since the 1960s, when the brand endorsed Arnold Palmer, Jack…

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Sarah Parish, Ortak

Sarah Parish has been named as the new face of Ortak. The award-winning English actress, known for her roles in hit television programmes Mistresses, Cutting It and, most recently, Monroe, stars in the Orcadian jewellery brand’s latest marketing campaign, which was rolled out online at www.ortak.co.uk in September. The campaign…

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