Year: 2017

No reason Brexit deal will not be successful, says Merkel

There is “zero indication” that Britain will walk away without a Brexit deal, although the next phase of Brexit negotiation talks will be “a bit more difficult” says Angela Merkel. Speaking during a dinner in Brussels, the German chancellor said there is “zero indication” that Brexit talks will fail and…

Read More »

Elliot Brown watches announces new female brand ambassadors

Following on from this summer’s launch of Elliot Brown’s Kimmeridge ladies watch collection the brand has announced three new ambassadors. The celebrity representatives for the watch range have been named as Sarah Outen MBE, adventurer by land and sea; Lizzie Carr, environmentalist and adventurer and firefighter Bex Sims, who has…

Read More »

Rosie Kent launches Origin collection

London-based jewellery designer Rosie Kent has launched her new collection for SS18 named Origin. The range was debuted at the Premiere Classe Paris trade show last month (28 September – 1 October) and it focuses on the brand’s beginning. The create the collection, the brand refined its tools and honed…

Read More »

Autism – How to improve the shopping experience

64% of autistic people avoid going to shops. The National Autistic Society explains how to create a friendly environment all year round. Last month, from 2 – 9 October, The National Autistic Society held the first ever mass participation Autism Hour. Penny Mordaunt, minister of state for Department for Work…

Read More »

UK retail sales growth slows more than expected

UK retail sales growth slowed more than predicted in the month of September, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The figures showed that total sales fell by 0.8% when compared with August, making it much lower than the 0.1% drop that was expected. Year-on-year retail growth for Q3…

Read More »

IJL appoints new event manager

Jewellery industry event International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new show event manager. Fotoulla Michael will continue to lead sales on this international brand. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In…

Read More »

Stonehawk launches smash-and-grab defence training with Hatton Garden jeweller

StoneHawk has completed its inaugural smash-and-grab training session following its launch last month. The security training company which is specifically tailored to the jewellery, watch, pawnbroking, Asian gold and high end retail sectors, was established by Simon Wilson, who has previously served with the Metropolitan Police. The smash-and-grab training is…

Read More »

Hargreaves Stockholm releases new Tove collection

Following its debut at London Fashion Week, Swedish ethical fine jewellery brand, Hargreaves Stockholm has launched its second collection, Tove. The new collection is inspired by the brand’s Scandinavian and Viking lineage, and draws its inspiration from Tove Jansson’s – the creator of the iconic Moomins characters – magical paintings…

Read More »

Game of Thrones engagement fever: How much do the GoT rings cost?

Last month, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie announced their engagement. This weekend, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas joined the engagement club and shared their romantic news on social media. Creative director at London jeweller Taylor & Hart, Jason D’Heureux, was asked to estimate the cost of both rings and he…

Read More »

Domino releases Timeless range in time for Christmas

Domino has launched its new Timeless range, part of the Anthology collection, in preparation for the festive season. The range comprises four diamond-set line bracelets, four pairs of diamond-set hoop earrings and two necklaces. All pieces are available in 18 carat white gold and utilises the same classic ‘line’ style…

Read More »