Birmingham

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…

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Debenhams to close 22 stores with 1,200 jobs at risk

Department store chain, Debenhams has announced it is to close 22 stores putting 1,200 jobs at risk. The closures come…

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Gold and platinum up in March hallmarking

Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in March 2019 increased significantly by 4.5% and 19.1% respectively, according…

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Diamond Heaven opens fifth store

Bespoke Jewellers Diamond Heaven has opened its fifth store located at Cardiff’s St. David’s shopping centre. The jewellery brand already…

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Domino signet ring sales ‘surpass expectations’

Domino Jewellery has seen an increase in demand for its extended signet ring range, released as part of the Wedding…

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Gold hallmarking drops 10.1% in February

Gold hallmarking fell by 10.1% in February 2019 compared with the same period the previous year, with overall volumes decreasing…

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Isabella Liu – Cracking the Chinese market

“I think that my situation allows me to be the bridge between the two cultures”, explains Isabella Liu as she…

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Gold and platinum up double-digits in January hallmarking

The number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in January 2019 increased significantly by 17.9% and 19.1% respectively, according to…

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‘Historic’ Australian brooch auctioned for almost £10,000

A rare, colonial Australian brooch has been sold for just under £10,000 at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham last week (24…

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Platinum up 9.4% in December; Overall 2018 results revealed

Platinum hallmarking increased by 9.4% in December 2018, compared with the same period the previous year, despite overall volumes decreasing…

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