Plymouth

Astor tiara sells for £889,400 at Bonhams London Jewels auction

A turquoise and diamond tiara once owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor has sold for £889,400 at Bonhams’ London Jewels sale, more than three times its pre-sale estimate. The Cartier-designed piece, dating from around 1930, had remained in the Astor family since it was first purchased by Lord Astor from Cartier…

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Allum & Sidaway acquires Drakes Jewellers

Allum and Sidaway has announced the acquisition of Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth, with the transition to be finalised in mid-October. Jason Allum, managing director, will be taking over the reins of Drakes Jewellers as Allum and Sidaway welcome the Plymouth jewellers into its portfolio.  Drakes is an independent family jewellers…

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Michael Spiers unveils new Plymouth showroom

South West luxury jewellery business, Michael Spiers, is opening a new showroom near Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre on 14 May 2022. The new showroom, located on No.2 Cornwall Street, is on the site of the former Americano coffee house, a short distance from its former store, where it had…

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TH March celebrates 135th anniversary

TH March, the UK specialist jewellery insurance broker, is celebrating its 135th anniversary with an updated brand and an enhanced offering “to meet its customers’ changing needs”. Founded in 1887 by the son of a Hatton Garden diamond merchant, the firm made its name providing specialist jewellery and watch cover…

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Michael Spiers to launch new Plymouth showroom

Michael Spiers, the luxury jewellery and watches retailer, has announced that it is set to launch a new Plymouth showroom. Moving from the group’s current 52-54 Cornwall Street location, which it has operated from for over 50 years, the new site will sit at 2 Cornwall Street. With the shop…

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Anchor and Crew new contracts takes stockists to over 100

British accessories brand Anchor & Crew now has over 100 stockists throughout Europe, after signing multiple new contracts following the IJL show. The company has recently announced that the Modern Naval brand is officially launching in all 10 House of Fraser stores, Drakes of Plymouth, Watchshop.com, Christopher David and Wolf…

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TH March COO to take part in 650 mile Rolex Race

Andrew Alcock, chief operating officer at jewellery trade specialist insurance brokers TH March, will be setting sail later this week in the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race as part of a six-man crew on the Grand Soleil 50, Class 2 yacht, ‘Emma Claire’. The 605-nautical mile race starts on Sunday 6…

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TH March ‘Diamond Girls’ beat charity walk target

Some 17 women from jewellery trade specialist insurance brokers, TH March, have smashed their £1,000 charity walk target. They marched at midnight last week to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth. Their total currently stands at £1,800 and is expected to rise. They were joined by thousands of other…

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TH March ‘diamond girls’ go on charity Midnight March

Some 17 women from jewellery trade specialist insurance brokers, TH March, will be taking part in a midnight march for charity. The march will take place this Saturday (1 July) to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth. The ladies have been preparing with healthy lunches, regular walks…

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Drakes named ‘Best Independent Fashion Retailer’ in Plymouth

Drakes has been named the ‘Best Independent Fashion Retailer’ at Plymouth’s City and Waterfront Awards. The family-run business, which last year opened a new store in Drakes Circus Shopping Centre, picked up the award at the James Bond-themed black tie event at Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday, October 22. The City…

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