Product Launches

Guess Watches announces launch of smartwatch

Guess Watches has announced the official launch of its new wearable tech timepiece, Guess Connect.  Guess partnered with Martian Watches, a California-based smartwatch developer, in August last year in an effort to deliver a “multi-function, fashion chic” smartwatch line for men and women. Guess Connect is based on the company’s…

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RapNet launches new Android app to access diamond market

Diamond trading network RapNet has released a new mobile app for Android, allowing its members to follow the diamond market on their smartphones.  Following the successful release of its iPhone app, the Android app will allow RapNet members to follow the diamond market on the go, including access to advanced…

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Domino set to launch new wedding ring collection at Spring Fair

Domino has announced that it will use its stand at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham to launch its new wedding ring collection.  The collection will include a selection of bi-colour bands available in platinum as well as 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, and is entirely British-made. The company has also…

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Gemfields partners with Mary Fisher to create ‘100 Good Deeds bracelet’

Gemfields, the coloured gemstone provider, yesterday announced the launch of its 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, scheduled to coincide with World AIDS day.  Designed in collaboration with activist and designer Mary Fisher, and promoted in an advertising campaign featuring Mila Kunis, the bracelet is handcrafted by women in Zambia and features…

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Worthy launches new online jewellery auction feature

A new online marketplace specialising in pre-owned luxury goods, Worthy.com, has launched a new live auction feature that allows both sellers and buyers to watch auctions in real time. While most people are familiar with the notion of buying and selling jewellery online, Worthy jewelry sales come with objective appraisals…

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Intel and Opening Ceremony launch gold-coated ‘smart bracelet’

Intel has teamed up with New York fashion brand Opening Ceremony to create a gold-coated smart bracelet for women, which will be available in the US in early December.  The bracelet, named My Intelligent Communications Accessory (the MICA), aims to combine “forward-thinking” fashion with technology and will provide access and…

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Jeweller lights £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park

Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park to celebrate his new collection.  The stunt was to celebrate the launch of Bonds of Union new 18ct gold diamond line, ‘Diamonds’. In a statement from the company it said that…

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Endless Jewelry signs 40 new UK accounts at IJL

Rapidly-growing brand Endless Jewelry has enjoyed a successful show at this year’s International Jewellery London, signing 40 new accounts. This is the first year the brand, owned by former Pandora boss Jesper Nielsen, has exhibited at the show. New stockists include Flitwick Jewellers, Inspired by Brufords, John Moore Jewellers Cork, Bonds…

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London Diamond Bourse launches diamond stock platform

London Diamond Bourse (LDB) members can now search goods from fellow members in the latest unveiling on their website. The bourse’s initiative is the latest development in the its plans for “enhancing membership value”. Chief operating officer, Victoria McKay, said: “It’s a radical move to enhance and dovetail with the traditional…

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Trollbeads Autumn collection to launch in September

Trollbeads has announced the launch of its new autumn collection, set to be launched on Friday, September 5.  The ‘Now Collection’ will feature a selection of new designs reflecting “eastern spirituality and Nordic forestry imagery and colours.” According to the brand, the ethos of the new collection is described to…

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