Year: 2017

Two large rough diamonds found by Alrosa in Yakutia

A very large rough diamond weighing almost 110 carats was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 3 of ALROSA’s Mirny Mining and Processing Division. Two days earlier, a 75-carat rough diamond was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 14 of Aikhal Mining and Processing Division. These large rough diamonds became…

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‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended

‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice across the country – with businesses ranging from takeaway apps to global airlines charging people to make card payments or for other services such as Paypal. While many industries have…

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Yoko London to return to IJL after six-year hiatus

Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London by Euro Pearls returns to IJL this year for the first time in six years. The return to the show is part of the firms renewed focus on the UK market, which includes the appointment of two new UK sales agents – Travis Burne and…

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Hatton Garden to host two-day summer festival open to public

Summer 2017 sees the Hatton Garden BID host a public event celebrating all things bridal on July 21. The Hatton Garden Festival will consists of two days packed with entertainment, competitions, talks, workshops and the big ‘Diamond Hunt’ – perfect for those who are thinking of popping the big question or…

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Signet appoints new CEO to replace Mark Light

Signet Jewelers has announced Virginia C. Drosos as its new CEO. Drosos previously served as an independent director of the company’s board since 2012 and will take up the new role on 1 August 2017. This news comes as Mark Light, who has served as CEO of Signet since 2014,…

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Watchshop.com takes on Aviator watch brand

Jewellery and watch retailer Watchshop.com has recently added Swiss brand Aviator to its portfolio. The watch brand pays tribute to the spirit of aviation through its collections and recently unveiled two new additions to its watch range at BaselWorld 2017: the MiG-29 and Airacobra. These will join the brand’s existing…

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Domino launches Diamond Ring Mount collection ahead of IJL

Domino Jewellery has launched a “revised and reignited” addition of pieces to its Diamond Ring Mount (DRM) collection. It promises that the new additions will offer stockists a wider choice and “more opportunities for personalisation”. The are 95 rings in the collection ranging from round, princess and fancy-shaped solitaire rings…

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‘A ring is a ring is a ring’ exhibition to launch

A new exhibition entitled ‘A RING IS A RING IS A RING’ will launch at the London Design Festival. The exhibition is the result of a yearlong project between three European jewellery schools. Students from the hosting institution, the British Academy of Jewellery based in London, United Kingdom; the Department…

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Weston Beamor offers ‘Bespoke in Action’ at IJL

Weston Beamor will be demonstrating its services by creating customers’ bespoke pieces using CAD design, 3D printing and traditional hand finishing, live, at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). Richard Vinten, a specialist CAD designer, will be working on the stand throughout the show to demonstrate how a rough sketch…

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Natalie Perry Jewellery launches debut Fairtrade gold collection

A new British fine jewellery company, called Natalie Perry, launched this week with a debut collection, Floral Fragments. The collection is inspired by the disintegrating murals that adorn the walls of ancient Indian temples and is crafted in delicate 18-carat Fairtrade gold filigree, set with white diamonds and coloured gemstones.…

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