Year: 2017

Cred launches the ‘ultimate ethical’ engagement ring

Cred Jewellery has announced the launch of its ‘ultimate ethical’ engagement ring collection using its own lab-grown diamonds. The brand, which was one of the pioneering jewellery brands to use Fairtrade gold, insists that the use of lab grown diamonds will lead to a product that is 100% traceable and…

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Les Georgettes wins Visual Excellence award at IJL

Les Georgettes has been given the Editors’ Choice ‘Visual Excellence’ award at this year’s International Jewellery London. The panel of industry magazine and digital editors praised Les Georgettes for its exceptional stand presentation, including the visual merchandising techniques and attention to detail shown through its display cases, imagery, wall displays…

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Oddical named Designer to Watch at IJL

Farrah Al-Dujaili, the designer for Oddical, has been given the ‘Designer to Watch’ Editors’ Choice Award at this year’s International Jewellery London show. A panel of industry magazine and digital editors praised the designer-maker and IJL 2017 KickStarter for her brand Oddical, which uses 3D printing techniques, plastics, precious metals…

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Nadine Aysoy wins Editors’ Choice award at IJL

Jewellery designer Nadine Aysoy has been named the winner of the Editors’ Choice award at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). The panel of industry magazine and digital editors chose the brand’s Mille et Une Feuilles 18k rose gold ring, set with one 14mm South Sea Pearl and 164 round-cut…

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THE RUMOUR MILL – Seeking clarity on the CMJ’s financials

After the Company of Master Jewellers’ self-styled ‘Marmite’ chief executive announced his resignation, and a copy of the the buying group’s annual financial report was leaked to the press, rumours abounded about the circumstances of Hamilton’s departure. We spoke to chairman Michael Aldridge, to put some of the trickier questions…

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Recreated royal Victorian headdress to be ‘star attraction’ at IJL

C W Sellors, the Derbyshire-based fine jeweller, will showcase a recreated a royal headdress from a single, black and white photograph at this year’s IJL. The original was designed for Louise Duchess of Devonshire to wear at the Devonshire House Ball in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The…

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Meadowhall welcomes Tag Heuer opening

British Land, joint owner of Yorkshire’s Meadowhall shopping centre, has announced the opening of luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Tag Heuer. The newly launched 1,820 sq ft store is located next to Goldsmiths and opposite Reiss, and sells high end Swiss watches, eyewear, leather goods and accessories. Many of the brand’s…

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Millennials networking group to exhibit at IJL

A new networking group for millennials in the jewellery industry will be exhibiting at the upcoming International Jewellery London show. The millennials network will be hosting a breakfast reception on Sunday, 3 September, and is inviting all young professionals to come along to find out more about the group and…

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Fair Luxury unveils designers for debut exhibition

Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX) has announced the jewellery and silverware designers chosen to exhibit as part of its first ever Fair Luxury Presents showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The exhibition will demonstrate a new view of what it means to offer ‘Fair Luxury’ in a  contemporary marketplace,…

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Rotary announces debut of Oxford collection

Rotary has unveiled its new Oxford collection, inspired by the history and tradition of the oldest college and the architecture of the city. The aesthetics of the Oxford range embodies Rotary’s DNA with “classic, timeless looks that never date”. It has an easy-to-read dial, with the gents offering coming with…

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