Christmas

Hatton Garden BID launches area’s first ‘Christmas gift guide’

The Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID) has launched the jewellery quarter’s first Christmas gift guide, in a bid to…

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Diamond prices decline in October

Diamond markets were quiet in October with wholesale businesses closing for the respective Chinese, Jewish and Indian holidays. The latest…

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Something in the water

I’ve been at this magazine for three years, and, if I am being honest, after joining I quickly became accustomed…

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COMPANY Q&A: Polished diamonds with Monnickendam

With more than 100 years in the industry, Monnickendam is one of the oldest and largest sellers of polished diamonds…

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Diamond prices stable in September

The diamond market was steady in September with better-than-expected sentiment at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. The latest…

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Anais Paris hits UK independents in July amid reports of exceptional early sell-through

Hot Diamonds has seen an encouraging start to sell-through of its new brand Anaïs Paris with UK independents. Adryan Cresswell,…

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Hatton Garden BID outlines £2.5m investment plans

Proponents of the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID) have announced plans for a £2.5m investment into the local area…

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Tunbridge Wells historic jewellers to close its doors

Historic jewellery store in Tunbridge Wells, Payne & Son, is set to close after becoming a ‘victim to the rise…

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ADVICE: Returns could cause jewellery retailers a Valentine’s break up

With spending from this Valentine’s Day anticipated to have exceeded £980m – £15m more than in 2015 – according to…

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Unseasonable weather damages independent retail sales in Q4

A “dramatic reversal of fortunes” in the last three months of 2015 has brought an end to an 18 month…

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