2012 | Jewellery Focus

Feb- 2012 -

17 February

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

Retail sales rise by 0.9 per cent in January

An unexpected rise in sales in the first month of 2012 has both surprised and delighted the retail industry.

17 February

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

So Jewellery ring wins recognition at awards show

So Jewellery's 'Snow White' ring has won a Highly Commended accolade in the Premium/Luxury category of the Gift of the Year 2012 Awards, run by the Giftware Association.

16 February

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Diamond geezer

An exclusive diamond ring designed by jeweller Bobby White for the Make-A-Wish Foundation has been sold at auction for £6,000.

15 February

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Aurum announces 53 per cent rise in profits

Aurum Holdings, the owner of Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has braved the downturn and posted a 53 per cent rise in operating profits.

14 February

Celebrities

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Emma Watson wears Annoushka Jewellery

Emma Watson attended the Pre-BAFTA Party at the Savoy Hotel on 10 February, wearing Annoushka Grace earrings, and again to the launch of her new Lancôme 'Rouge in Love' range, which was held at Selfridges, London.

10 February

Events

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BFC announces launch of new jewellery showcase

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced its new initiative, BFC Rock Vault, designed to support, showcase and promote Britain's "most innovative fine jewellery talent." Sponsored by the International Palladium Board and curated by Stephen Webster, BFC Rock Vault will launch during London Fashion Week, held from 17 to 21…

9 February

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Houlden Group award winner revealed

William Cheshire has been chosen as the Houlden Group’s Designer of Excellence, with the news announced on the catwalk at the Jewellery Show in Birmingham. Through its sponsorship of the Jewellery Show’s Design Quarter Gems section, the Houlden Group had invited talented and inspiring designers to exhibit their latest…

9 February

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Abbeycrest falls into administration

Insolvency specialists at Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group have been appointed administrators to Abbeycrest Plc and one of its subsidiary companies, Brown & Newirth Limited. Abbeycrest was originally headquartered in Leeds but was relocated to Hatfield to join its subsidiary Brown & Newirth, a wedding and commitment band specialist,…

9 February

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

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…

8 February

Product Launches

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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.