Year: 2017

Limited edition David Bowie timepiece comes to Watchshop.com

In collaboration with the David Bowie Estate, Swiss watch company Raymond Weil has paid pays homage to the musician with a specially made timepiece. The limited edition Freelancer ‘David Bowie’ serves as a tribute to his life and musical career of the singer who passed away last year. Created to…

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Daisy London launches Chakra Sparkle range

Jewellery brand Daisy London has introduced the newest addition to its Chakra range, the Chakra Sparkle. Continuing with its ethos of fusing contemporary jewellery design with deeper spiritual ideology, Daisy London’s latest drop features all seven chakras symbols in a dainty chain-style bracelet and necklace. Handcrafted in either 18-carat gold…

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Buckley London unveils 2017 Poppy collection

British fashion jewellery brand and designer of The Poppy Collection, Buckley London, has launched new poppy brooch designs in partnership with The Royal British Legion. The collection features classic poppy brooch designs as well as poppy-themed jewellery, each with a “poignant” message. The set piece is plated in a polished…

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London top for diamond retail, says report

The Global Diamond Retail Market, new research conducted by diamond retailer Samer Halimeh NY revealed that London has become the ‘go-to’ city for diamond retailing. The study also suggested that it was essential for luxury diamond retailers to have a shop or brand presence in the capital. The research was…

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Manhunt for armed robbers who raided Mappin and Webb

Police are hunting a gang of six who raided a Mappin and Webb store in central London on Monday evening. The gang arrived at the Regent Street store on three mopeds, when three of them entered the store smashing through glass cases containing high end jewellery. The raid took place…

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NAJ appoints new CEO

Association chief executive Simon Forrester has today been confirmed as the new CEO for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Simon has over 22 years’ experience in strategic-level association management and was awarded with the Trade Association Chief Executive of the Year in 2016. His most recent association, the British…

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Taylor and Hart announce second round of investment

Taylor & Hart, London-based online retailer of bespoke diamond jewellery, has announced its return to Seedrs for its Series A funding. The aim of this round of investment is to ramp up global expansion after the brand’s initial success across Europe and the US. Since the company’s first round on…

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Bank of England launches new Banknote Checking Scheme

The Bank of England’s new Banknote Checking Scheme was launched on 10 October. The Scheme is aimed at cash-handling businesses and promotes banknote checking at point of sale through targeted training. Its aim is to reduce the number of counterfeit notes being accepted and to reduce losses to businesses. Any…

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Goldsmiths’ Fair ends after a ‘successful’ 35th edition

The 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon. More than 8,000 individuals, including gallerists, international collectors, and jewellery enthusiasts of all stripes, visited the event and sales were reportedly strong. The event was held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall and unveiled the latest collections from 126 leading…

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Attempted Watchfinder robbery foiled by builders’ citizen’s arrest

Builders are thought to have performed a citizen’s arrest on one member of a group of thieves who attempted to break into Watchfinder & Co’s Avery Row store in central London today. Unconfirmed reports from social media suggested that a group of as many as 20 builders noticed the attempted…

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