Astley Clarke

Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember merge leadership

Aeternum Holding, owner of Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember, has announced that the two brands will merge under one leadership. As part of this transition, Scott Thomson, who has served as CEO of Astley Clarke since 2013, will be stepping down As a result of this Lynette Ong, founder…

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Astley Clarke to open flagship London store this Autumn

British jewellery brand, Astley Clarke has announced that it will debut its first UK flagship store at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, London, this Autumn. Spanning just over 900 sq ft, the jeweller’s first bricks and mortar home will stock fine and demi-fine elevated jeweller. Founded in 2006 by Bec Astley…

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Links of London appoints Dominic Jones as global creative director

Links of London has appointed British jewellery designer, Dominic Jones, as the brand’s new global creative director. Jones graduated from Sir John Cass School of Art and Design in 2007 and launched his own label in 2009, he went on to consult for Fabergé, later becoming the creative director of…

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How the jewellery industry can sparkle online

The watch and fine jewellery industry continues to sparkle. According to a report from McKinsey, annual global sales are expected to grow at a healthy rate of 5 to 6% each year, totaling €250bn (£213bn) by 2020. Moreover, jewellery sales in particular are growing at a faster rate than any…

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Voice on the High Street – Jana Reinhardt

How did you get into jewellery? I saw an advert for a jewellery apprenticeship near my hometown in Germany. It was really tough – I almost quit several times – [I] got my apprenticeship and studied jewellery design before qualifying as a master goldsmith in 2003. Shortly after that, I…

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Astley Clarke sees international revenue increase by 367%

British jewellery retailer Astley Clarke has reported an international revenue increase of 367% in the last 18 months. The company attributes this increase to its partnership with ecommerce platform, Global-e. Astley Clarke appointed the firm to “bolster the international ecommerce experience” for its overseas customers and drive global growth. Astley…

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Anchor and Crew release Custom concept for summer

British accessories label Anchor and Crew has come out with a new Custom concept range for the summer. The range features customisable bracelets which can be altered on a day to day basis. It claims to be an “industry first” as the concept allows the quick change of any bracelet…

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Astley Clarke launches ‘Beyond Fine’ jewellery website

Luxury jewellery brand Astley Clarke has announced the launch of Beyond Fine, a new fine jewellery website. The site was conceived to showcase the company’s finest jewellery collections in a “luxurious setting”. “[The site] takes users on a journey beyond ordinary conventions and uncovers a place filled with the finest…

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IJL announces new board members

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced its advisory board will be joined by several of the industry’s most influential figures. The new members are Bec Astley Clarke MBE, founder of Astley Clarke, and Dax Humberstone, managing director of Antwerp Diamonds, who will sit alongside recently appointed member, Mark Adlestone, chairman…

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Goldsmiths’ Company gives awards at New Designers 2012

The Goldsmiths’ Company recently gave two awards at the annual showcase of Britain’s leading graduate designers, New Designers.

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