Year: 2014

Cadenzza opens new store in Liverpool

Cadenzza, a retailer owned by jewellery brand Swarovski, has announced the opening of a new store in Liverpool.  The premises will be located in Liverpool One, a shopping centre, and will be Cadenzza’s first branch outside of the London area. It will enjoy collections from brands such as Roberto Cavalli,…

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New Birmingham Assay Office building starting to take shape

The construction of the new assay office building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is starting to take shape.  The new site, located within the St George’s development in Icknield Street, now has its steel skeleton structure in place. Founded in 1773 by Matthew Boulton, a leading industrialist, the current Grade II…

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Theo Fennell to showcase pieces at Harrods’ Biennale Exhibition

Theo Fennell is set to showcase a selection of “one-of-a-kind pieces” at the Harrods Biennale Exhibition.  To celebrate the Paris Biennale, the annual art fair in Paris, Harrods will be transforming its Fine Jewellery Room into an exhibition space showcasing the latest “high jewellery” creations. Included in the selection due…

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IJL reports “robust sales” and 4% boost in visits

International Jewellery London (IJL) has reported a 4% increase in the number of visitors to the show following its move to Olympia Grand in London.  Early forecasts from IJL also show a 15% increase in attendance from its Diamond Club – a VIP initiative to attract top buyers. Sam Willoughby,…

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COMMENT: Why are diamonds a man’s best friend, too?

The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adámis which means ‘unbreakable’. Known to be one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds date back billions of years. Diamonds have been treasured throughout history, with a rise in the 19th and 20th Centuries. This increase is due to technological advances, a…

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H&T Pawnbrokers to sponsor Pawn Stars on History channel

H&T Pawnbrokers has announced it is to sponsor History channel’s Pawn Stars UK programme.  A statement from the firm said it aims to bring pawnbroking to the “mainstream and the goal is to show the day-to-day of pawnbroking in order to allay any consumer fears and concerns.” Chief executive John…

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Petra share price soars after 232-carat white diamond find

Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds saw its shares soar on Tuesday after it announced the recovery of a 232-carat white diamond at its Cullinan mine.  Shares on the FTSE 250-listed rose by 8.65% finishing the day on 192.10p. The diamond is a D colour Type II diamond, one of the…

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Mococo to launch first in-house collection

Jewellery retailer Mococo has announced the launch of its first in-store jewellery collection – Coco Kiss, a bespoke wedding jewellery collection. The Coco Kiss collection primarily focuses on engagement rings and wedding bands that incorporate a contrasting ‘kiss’ design on each piece, and pieces are available in combinations of sterling…

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Guess launches Breast Cancer Awareness watch

Guess Watches has announced the launch of its 2014 Special Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Watch.  The ‘Sparking Pink’ special edition will feature a combination of sport design and chic fashion inspiration and will be available around the world this autumn. Its face will include the iconic, international, symbol for breast…

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GIA appoints new vice president of global compliance and ethics

The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Katherine Palmer Andrews to the newly-created position of vice president of global compliance and ethics.  Andrews’ past roles have given her “extensive experience developing enterprise compliance programmes and leading global teams”, including six years in chief compliance roles at General Electric, GIA…

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