Month: June 2017

Waterford Crystal expands into travel retail

Waterford Crystal has released its inaugural collection of fine jewellery, which will be released under a partnership with a number of travel companies. The collection is made with sterling silver and features the brand’s seahorse symbol. Each piece has been hallmarked by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle. The collection…

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Warrenders Jewellery launches Platinum Anniversary collection

Sutton-based jewellers Warrenders has launched a Platinum Anniversary collection to celebrate its 70 years in business. The family-run company opened in 1947 and offers bespoke jewellery, repairs, valuations and vintage jewellery. The Anniversary Collection comprises a selection of earrings, pendants and rings in a choice of metals including platinum, gold,…

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Mantra Jewellery acquires Tri-Yoga studio as first stockist

Tri-Yoga has become the first stockist for wellness brand, Mantra Jewellery, making it the only yoga studio to sell Mantra pieces. The brand centres around the ethos of “belief, change and self-improvement”. It is now stocked in Tri-Yoga studios across London for the “ultimate Zen experience”. The collection curated for…

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Businesses must “remain resilient” despite political uncertainty

British entrepreneur Cat Paton has said British businesses should “remain resilient” following the hung parliament election result. Following a significant drop in the value of the sterling, Paton, managing director of British marketplace OnBuy, said the currency value may encourage a “renewed focus on trading” within the UK. The pound…

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Jewellery brand for “professional women” launches online

A jewellery line which promises to offer “functional” fine jewellery to “professional women” has launched online. Family-run Feder Jewellery creates handmade pieces to match women’s wardrobe essentials, making the jewellery buying process easier. Inspired by his wife, CEO Ben Feder structures his creations around the clothes that professional women wear…

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Beaverbrooks joins hundreds in charity bike ride

Some 18 members of Beaverbrooks’ staff are hoping to raise over £20,000 for charity following its annual Beaverbrooks Blackpool Bike Ride. The ride took place on Sunday 4 June, and included the retailer’s chairman, Mark Adlestone. A further six people volunteered on the day. Now in its 26th year, Beaverbrooks…

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Jeweller Claudia Bradby adds Justice to its stockists

Jeweller Claudia Bradby has signed a contract with Winchester-based retailer Justice. The Hampshire-based pearl specialist joins fellow jewellery designers Stephen Webster and Shaun Leane. Bradby said: “We are thrilled to be stocked in our home city by such an established and well respected retailer. Justice will be a key stockist…

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Twin jewellers make pendant to commemorate Manchester victims

A pair of jewellers who are identical, and known as ‘Twinface’, have made a ‘worker bee’ pendant to commemorate and support the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack last month. Emma Taafe and Jennifer Taafe-Guite, 35, will donate the sales of the pendant will to the Red Cross Emergency Fund.…

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Safety warning given for children’s jewellery

Harmful amounts of lead were found in some children’s jewellery purchased online. West Sussex Trading Standards is urging the public to take extra care when purchasing jewellery online for children. It comes as excessive amounts of heavy metals were uncovered in recent testing of children’s jewellery bought online which can…

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Loveness Lee releases debut collection

Fashion jewellery brand Loveness Lee has launched its debut collection this week. The eponymously named brand was founded in 2016 and offers “a unique take on modern jewellery.” The pieces are made in the designer’s London workshop through the process of cuttlebone casting and patination making each piece unique in…

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