Year: 2019

Sheffield jeweller to exhibit at new jewellery and silversmithing fair

Sheffield jeweller Jennie Gill has been announced as one of the 60 independent makers from all over the UK who will exhibit at the inaugural Goldsmiths North international summer selling fair at the Cutlers’ Hall from 12 to 14 July. Whitby-born Gill will be showcasing her handmade jewellery that is…

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W&W Jewellery creates ring to mark 50th anniversary of moon landing

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, W&W Jewellery has taken inspiration from antique jewellery and atomic post-war design to create its new The Celestial Ring. Interweaving “historical and cosmic influences”, the innovative ring combines a vintage jewellery aesthetic, upcycled old cut diamonds and a contemporary geometric…

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Pandora posts ‘weak’ Q1 results

Jewellery retailer Pandora has reported “weak” financial results for the first quarter of 2019,  impacted by the commercial reset initiated as part of its ‘Programme NOW’. Total like-for-like sales-out growth (like-for-like) was -10%, driven by lower traffic in physical stores, and online like-for-like sales was 7%. Organic growth ended at…

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How jewellers can utilise their independent status

As an independent jewellery retailer or brand, you are in a unique position to highlight your status as a smaller business, and capitalise on this. According to The Federation of Small Businesses, 52% of all private sector turnover comes from small businesses. This is but one statistic indicative of the…

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Raymond Weil launches new watches for Beaverbooks’ centenary

Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has announced two exclusive, limited edition Tango timepieces in celebration of Beaverbrook’s 100th birthday this year. As the first luxury Swiss watch brand to be sold at the jewellery store, Raymond Weil said it is “proud” to be part of Beaverbrook’s “horological DNA” and enjoy a…

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Manufacturer files: W J Sutton

“W J Sutton was founded by William Josiah (W J) Sutton, who was the son of a jeweller”, says Kenneth Sutton, W J Sutton’s great-grandson and director of the Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler. “He realised his passion for jewellery whilst studying for his metallurgy degree and so he followed…

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Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April

Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the previous year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was due to figures being “distorted” by the timing of the run-up to Easter, which was in April this…

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Reservoir watches to be stocked on Farfetch

Following the launch of its Hydrosphere diving watch, Reservoir watches has continued its “strong rollout” in the UK with a recent launch onto global luxury retail platform, Farfetch.com. Reservoir watches are distributed in the UK and Ireland by the Verigroup which is run by founder and managing director, Neil Duckworth.…

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Azza Fahmy Jewellery to launch pop up shop at Harrods

Luxury jewellery design house, Azza Fahmy, has announced plans to open its first London pop up shop in the Knightsbridge department store, Harrods. The month long pop up which opens on 1 June forms part of Harrods new and exclusive showcase presentation of unique jewellery from around the world, including…

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Curated Cartier collection set to make over £100,000 at auction

Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale on 16 May is set to feature 13 items from Cartier, with a total high estimate of nearly £150,000 (£141,400). The French jewellery and watch company was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, who operated in a Parisian jewellery workshop until it expanded to include watches…

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