Year: 2014

London Jewellery School moves to Brick Lane

The London Jewellery School (LJS) has announced that it will move to new studios next to Brick Lane from September this year.  The newly renovated studio boasts natural light with large windows in all three teaching spaces – something missing from the current premises. The new premises in the E1…

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INFOGRAPHIC: What economic crisis? Jewellery for those who don’t feel the pinch

This is the jewellery that the vast majority of us will only ever admire from a distance. Owned by the rich, the famous and the royal, they are some of the most beautiful pieces ever made, and the subject of an infographic that is fascinating and envy-inducing in equal measure.…

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Trollbeads Autumn collection to launch in September

Trollbeads has announced the launch of its new autumn collection, set to be launched on Friday, September 5.  The ‘Now Collection’ will feature a selection of new designs reflecting “eastern spirituality and Nordic forestry imagery and colours.” According to the brand, the ethos of the new collection is described to…

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Vanilla Ink set to launch first Scottish Jewellery Week

Dundee-based Vanilla Ink, a studio that supports jewellers during the transition from student to professional, has announced the inaugural Scottish Jewellery Week 2014 (SJW).  The 10-day festival has been produced in response to and to celebrate the ever-growing jewellery community of Scotland, and will feature a programme of exhibitions, a…

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Jack Row ‘Mirage’ collection launched in Burlington Arcade

Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury ‘Mirage’ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in London’s Burlington Arcade.  Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, each Mirage pen is entwined with approximately twenty meters of hand twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250…

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UKTI? Now THAT is a useful brand partnership

Corporate tie-ups are normally so much hot air and uselessness. But IJL’s decision to partner with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) suggests the organisers are genuinely looking for function, not flare, in the show’s latest iteration. The buyers in any industry quickly get tired of the small handful of big…

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Carat expands to 19 retail locations in Asia

Carat has continued to expand its retail footprint in Asia this year with store openings in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Bangkok, taking the total number of locations up to 19.  Its most recent opening in Hong Kong shopping mall, Times Square, plants the brand firmly in one of the most…

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Fairtrade goldsmiths scheme receives 100 applications in three months

100 small jewellers have applied to register as Fairtrade goldsmiths in the three months since the scheme was introduced. The 100 jewellers have potential collective clout to deliver $100,000 US (£59,000) in Fairtrade premium back to artisanal and small scale mining communities in South America. Fairtrade’s system now allows small…

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CMJ sales break £100m barrier for the first time

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has reported sales of just under £113m, breaking through the £100m mark for the first time in its history.  Unveiling the results at the group’s annual general meeting in Birmingham, director Andrew Hirshman said group sales rose from £88.1m in 2012/13 to just shy…

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IJL announces major partnership with UKTI

International Jewellery London has announced a key partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) for this year’s show, in order to help the UK brands’ global marketing.  UKTI’s role is to assist UK-based companies succeed within the global economy through their network of specialists around the world. UKTI will provide…

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