2013 | Jewellery Focus

Nov- 2013 -

4 November

IJL announces new board members

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced its advisory board will be joined by several of the industry’s most influential figures. The new members are Bec Astley Clarke MBE, founder of Astley Clarke, and Dax Humberstone, managing director of Antwerp Diamonds, who will sit alongside recently appointed member, Mark Adlestone, chairman…

4 November

Retailers

Lauren Morton

Beaverbrooks among jewellers topping ‘happiness survey’

A recent survey of the happiness of customers who shop at high street businesses put three jeweller chains in the top 50 brands. The High Street Happiness Survey was conducted by Activate Solutions Group, recognised Beaverbrooks, F.Hinds and H.Samuel within the rankings. Beaverbrooks, which was placed second on the list,…

Oct- 2013 -

31 October

International

Emily Northcott

Former Links of London boss appointed as Trollbeads CEO

David Riddiford has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Trollbeads UK, just weeks after the Danish jewellery announced the acquisition of its UK distributor, Fable Trading. Riddiford, who was formerly chief executive for Links of London globally and Folli Follie in the UK, is currently non-executive director…

30 October

International

Lauren Morton

Sotheby’s auctions Elizabeth Taylor inspired earrings

A custom-designed pair of Bulgari earrings inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her film Cleopatra will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in its Magnificent Jewels auction in New York this December. In celebration of the films 50th anniversary this year, Bulgari will donate proceeds from the sale of a pair of 18…

29 October

Voice On The Highstreet

Lauren Morton

Molly Cleagg of Murano Silver, Market Deeping

At 18 you chose to go into the jewellery industry rather than university, what helped you make that decision? It was easy. I loved my Saturday job, I love jewellery and I love being in shop during the day chatting to people, helping them choose pieces and just being around…

29 October

Taking Stock