Olympic Games

Sep- 2023 -

15 September

Mappin and Webb launches official Team GB jewellery line

Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its official Team GB collection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The company has launched this exclusive line as part of a new three-year licensing agreement with Team GB. According to Mappin and Webb the collection captures the “essence of strength, determination,…

Aug- 2020 -

10 August

Features

Heather Sandlin

In the spotlight with Veronica Favoroso, CEO of GemCloud

More businesses rely on the internet to go to market, generate sales and provide customer service. This means professional inventory management is increasingly being considered as a necessity and GemCloud, as the sector leader, has taken tremendous steps to bring the coloured gemstone industry online. The tech company has recently…

Apr- 2020 -

15 April

Analysis

Heather Sandlin

Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…

Jan- 2013 -

30 January

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Festina announces partnership with cycling team

Festina has proudly announced its partnership with the British Rapha Condor JLT Pro Cycling team.

Oct- 2012 -

12 October

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked Olympic medals

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has announced that it hallmarked the gold and silver medals presented to athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Sep- 2012 -

20 September

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

Retail sales surprisingly strong in August

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) concerning retail sales in August have proved a pleasant surprise, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

5 September

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Brown & Newirth award Holts Academy design talent as part of 45th anniversary celebrations

Bridal and commitment ring manufacturer Brown & Newirth London has partnered with Holts Academy to give emerging jewellery designers a chance to become a part of its 45th anniversary celebrations.

Aug- 2012 -

7 August

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July

Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that UK retail sales were subdued in July.

6 August

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Argenta House decorated with Olympic-themed anti-racism murals

Ari D Norman Ltd’s Argenta House in London has become the setting of an Olympic Games inspired urban art project commemorating three Olympiads at which racial strife was highlighted.

1 August

Retailers