2012 | Jewellery Focus

Nov- 2012 -

30 November

Retail sales growth continues

High street retailers have reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month, according to data gathered by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

29 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Georg Jensen reopens Selfridges concession

Luxury Danish brand Georg Jensen has reopened its concession within the London branch of Selfridges.

29 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Green + Benz stocks Shaun Leane collections

Award-winning designer Shaun Leane has chosen Green + Benz to stock a collection of his jewellery.

28 November

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

‘Gold Standard’ second-hand precious metals initiative gathers momentum

The voluntary Gold Standard second-hand precious metals initiative has gained new support thanks to Herfordshire Police Force, which has adopted the system.

28 November

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Kojis and Vendorafa’s ‘Glory of Gold’ proves luxury jewellery still selling

A selling exhibition of ancient and modern luxury gold jewellery staged by specialist antique jewellery retailer Kojis and Italian jewellery brand Vendorafa has proved a magnet to the companies’ customers.

28 November

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

SaferGems helps to catch half a million pound thief

SaferGems has assisted police in the arrest of a man believed to have carried out thefts totalling almost half a million pounds.

28 November

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Birmingham City Council presented with hallmarking’s Touchstone award for second time

Birmingham City Council was recently re-presented with the British Hallmarking Council’s (BHC) award for Trading Standards, in respect of hallmarking.

28 November

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Retailers “likey” Take Me Out effect on watches

Watch brand Ice-Watch’s sponsorship of television dating show Take Me Out has seen the its distributor, Peers Hardy (UK) Ltd, announce year-on-year increases for retailers since the sponsorship began.

27 November

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Fable Trading launches first Trollbeads Academies in UK

Retailers from across the country recently descended upon Fable Trading’s Bristol HQ to attend the first UK Trollbeads Academies.

27 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Leicester jewellery showroom dazzles during annual dining experience

Exclusive Leicester jewellery showroom Lumbers recently transformed into a luxury restaurant setting to host its annual fine dining and wine experience.