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19 August

Walsh chairman retires after 64 years

Desmond Walsh, chairman of H S Walsh and Sons Ltd, has announced his retirement after 64 years at the helm of the jewellery equipment manufacturer.

17 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tributes paid to Gerald Rothschild

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) have paid tribute to Gerald Rothschild, who has died in Germany at age 86.

16 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Gold Tipu Sultan pendant leads Bonhams Glenconner sale

A gem-set gold pendant from the treasury of legendary Indian ruler Tipu Sultan is among the star lots in the sale of the contents of the late Lord Glenconner’s St Lucian home at Bonhams in London on the 28 September.

12 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Argent of London posts first half-year sales up 5.6 per cent

Argent of London has announced strong like-for-like sales growth of nearly 6 per cent for the first half of 2011.

9 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Jewellers hit hard by third day of rioting

Jewellery retailers in London and beyond have been left counting the cost after a third day of rioting devastated high streets across England.

8 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

UK remains “on a growth track”, says CBI

The UK economy will continue to grow in 2011, albeit at a sluggish rate, and will pick up modestly in 2012, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s latest economic forecast.

5 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Pandora CEO steps down following “sharp deterioration” in revenue.

Mikkel Vendelin Olesen, the chief executive of Pandora, has resigned following a difficult period of tumbling revenues for the Danish jewellery giant.

4 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

IJL becomes RJC Supporter

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) has become an official Supporter of the Council.

3 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Chamilia enters into global partnership with Swarovski

Chamilia has announced that it has entered into a “strategic partnership” with Swarovski. The alliance will see Swarovski combine its crystal-cutting expertise with Chamilia’s personalised jewellery to create a special co-branded bead collection. “Chamilia is thrilled to be working with Swarovski to further develop our personalised jewellery brand,” said a…

3 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

Life begins at 50 for Home & Gift

Harrogate’s Home & Gift Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in July with a reported record-breaking 54 per cent increase in on-site rebookings and 6 per cent increase in exhibitors.