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Gecko Jewellery and Laura Ashley launch new Wildflower collection

Gecko Jewellery has announced the launch of Wildflower, its second jewellery collection in collaboration with British textile company Laura Ashley. Launching just in time for the summer the new collection is inspired by original Laura Ashley prints. Some of the highlights of the collection from Gecko’s in-house designers include the…

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Gecko launches new Christmas collection with Laura Ashley

Gecko Jewellery has announced a new partnership with lifestyle brand Laura Ashley for the launch of its new Christmas collection. The collection features a diverse range of jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each piece exuding a “unique charm and elegance” all inspired by Laura Ashley’s heritage designs. The…

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Gecko extends D for Diamond collection with Simply Imagine range

Gecko has extended its D for Diamond collection with a new Simply Imagine range. The collection caters to both older and younger children alike. The new range features earrings, bangles and chains. For tweens, there is a range of “sophisticated” pieces including a larger hinged bangle and tactile jewellery. Meanwhile,…

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Lindow’s jewellery store up for sale after more than 40 years

Family-run jewellers Lindow’s in Ulverston has been put up for sale by owners Mr and Mrs Lindow after 40 years. Having set up the business in 1980, the Lindow’s have decided that now is the right time to retire. Lindow’s moved to Market Street in 1985 and further expanded in…

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Gecko launches new collection for Beginnings range

Jewellery retailer Gecko has launched its new Bohemian Sunset collection within its Beginnings range. The new collection is inspired by the bohemian sunsets and festival vibes. It features a mixture of chunky and skinny hoops which can be stacked, pendants and anklet charms. The anklet charms are available in both…

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Fiorelli launches recycled silver collection

Fiorelli Jewellery has launched a new collection titled “Express Yourself” made from recycled sterling silver. The collection includes a mixture of interlinking styles and geometric shapes inspired by “current and upcoming trends”. There are a number of earrings and necklaces in the collection featuring either hexagons or medallions. Some of…

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F.Hinds promotes jewellery buyer to board of directors

Family owned jeweller, F.Hinds, has promoted jewellery buyer, Jamie Cooper, to its board of directors. Cooper will join existing board members Andrew Hinds, David Hinds, Jeremy Hinds, Martin Preston, Neil Hinds, Paul Hinds and Steve Cornwall. She joined F.Hinds in 2010, starting her career in the company as a gift…

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Why seeing and touching remains important

The emergence of JewelStreet which has, by all accounts, had outstanding success in recent months. It has raised further capital through crowdfunding to add to its initial start-up grant from its local council. It’s an interesting new addition to the retail jewellery scene and one which has got me thinking…

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Company Q&A: Domino

Tell us about the history of Domino Domino is part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group which also includes the casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company Weston Beamor, and the fashion, silver and gold jewellery company Gecko. Although the group dates back to 1947, Domino was created in the…

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A fond farewell to Patrick and Vivian Fuller

This month brought the news that WB The Creative Jewellery Group, which owns Domino, Gecko and Weston Beamor, has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule Group by owners Patrick and Vivian Fuller. I have met Patrick many times since becoming editor of Jewellery Focus and what always struck me…

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