Marketing

Company Q&A: International Gemmological Laboratory

What is the back history of the IGL? We opened the office in Jan 2014, but the company actually started…

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Using social media to boost your jewellery business

Social media might seem like a complete waste of time, particularly if you’re running a high-street store that relies on…

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How to care for antique jewellery

If you’ve invested in antique jewellery, then you are in possession of a little piece of history. To be classed…

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There’s plenty you can do to increase footfall

We have heard it time and time again in the news: the demise of the high street in the UK…

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Voice on the High Street – Libby Butler Jewellers

Tell us about your business Libby Butler Jewellers is an independent retail jeweller in the market town of Helmsley, North…

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Casting: Are manufacturers matching the retailers into the future?

I am worried that the standard of craftsmanship within our industry is dropping. Of course we still have wonderful craftsmen…

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Shopfitting and window displays

These days independents are having to fight harder than ever to win that all-important footfall. Jewellery and fashion megabrands –…

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Voice on the High Street: Francis Wain Jewellers

Name: Donné Kidson, Francis Wain Jewellers Location: Norfolk Year Established: 1950 Number of staff: 15 Website: www.franciswainjewellers.com Give us a…

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Carat* Jewellery: How it’s made

Inspiration   The first step in designing a piece of jewellery is finding inspiration. This starts by looking at the…

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Voice on the Highstreet: Petra Jewellery

NAME: Mitch Lloyd, Petra Jewellery LOCATION: Hampshire YEARS ESTABLISHED: 35 NUMBER OF STAFF: Six WEBSITE: www.petrajewellery.com Tell us about Petra…

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