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Nov- 2011 -9 November
New website to showcase Weston Beamorโs services
Weston Beamor has launched a new website www.westonbeamor.co.uk, designed to “demonstrate the breadth of jewellery making services it now offers its customers.” Weston Beamor director Yvonne Brookes said: “We wanted a site that is easily accessible, clear and easy to use, and which also shows at a glance the…
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9 November
Mishca expansion sees a string of new stockists
Jewellery brand Mishca Jewels London has announced several new stockists throughout the UK and Ireland, following the launch of its new luxury autumn/winter 2011 collections. Jewellery retailers Goodwins, Williamson Brown, Simon Milne, Red Accessories and Eastgate Antiques are just a few of the names to stock the brand’s latest…
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7 November
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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7 November
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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7 November
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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4 November
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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Oct- 2011 -28 October
Makeover for Warrendersโ 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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27 October
RPI inflation could result in ยฃ350 million business rates rise
The new retail prices index (RPI) inflation figure suggests the possibility of a business rate increase of ยฃ350 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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27 October
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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27 October
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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