Russia
Russia plays a significant role in the global jewellery industry, particularly as a major source of diamonds, precious metals, and coloured gemstones. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, developments in Russia can impact supply chains, pricing, and ethical sourcing considerations. Jewellery Focus provides coverage on Russia’s influence within the trade, including market trends, sanctions and regulatory changes, and how geopolitical factors affect the availability and sourcing of materials. Our reporting helps trade professionals navigate the complexities of working within a globally connected industry.
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Nov- 2014 -19 NovemberProduct Launches
Intel and Opening Ceremony launch gold-coated ‘smart bracelet’
Intel has teamed up with New York fashion brand Opening Ceremony to create a gold-coated smart bracelet for women, which will be available in the US in early December. The bracelet, named My Intelligent Communications Accessory (the MICA), aims to combine “forward-thinking” fashion with technology and will provide access and…
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Oct- 2014 -7 OctoberEconomy
Precious metal prices fall to lowest in 15 months
The gold price fell to its lowest level for 15 months on October 6 after improved US employment figures boosted the dollar, according to Reuters. The price of gold, which influences the price of other precious metals, hit its lowest level since June 2013, at $1,183 (£735) an ounce. Platinum…
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Jul- 2014 -22 JulyAppointments
Tiffany CEO Michael Kowalski to retire in 2015
Tiffany & Co announced yesterday that its long-standing CEO, Michael Kowalski, will retire from the company at the end of March 2015, to be replaced by current president Frederic Cumenal. Kowalski, 62, joined Tiffany in 1983 and has been a member of the company’s board of directors since 1995. He became CEO…
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11 JulyInternational
Dansk Smykkekunst receives Danish Export Award
Danish fashion jewellery brand, Dansk Smykkekunst, has become one of five companies in Denmark to be awarded the King Frederik IX Honorary Award for Excellence for “exemplary efforts” in the Danish export market. Managing directors, Christian and Malene Storm were presented with the esteemed award aboard the Royal Yacht, ‘Dannebrog’,…
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Jun- 2014 -3 JuneEconomy
Economic growth reaches ‘record high’, says CBI
Economic growth reached a record high in May, posting the highest reading since data began in 2003, according to the latest CBI growth indicator. The survey of 726 respondents across the manufacturing, retail and service sectors registered record high growth in business activity, with a balance of +35%, up from…
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Apr- 2014 -8 AprilDesigners
Bric-a-brac £20m Fabergé egg to go on display
A £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Karl Fabergé, which was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value, is to go on display at Wartski’s showroom in London later this month. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold…
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1 AprilTaking Stock
Antica Murrina – ‘Vernissage’
Antica Murrina is a master glassmakers who produce innovative and experimental designs, making striking collections using the skilled hands of its glassmakers. Vernissage consists of five innovative and daring collections entitled the Avant-garde, Museum, Liberty, Elite and Dada, all of which radiate individual styles. Avant-garde is a breath of fresh…
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Feb- 2013 -22 FebruaryManufacturers
Tissot announced as official timekeeper of the Summer and Winter Universiades
FISU, the International University Sports Federation, has announced a long-term partnership with Tissot will commence with its flagship events in 2013.
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Sep- 2012 -26 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Record fine handed to Russian watch seller in ‘grey import’ case
An online watch seller in Russia has been ordered to pay three million rubles (£59,300) to Swatch Group brand Longines for selling watches that were improperly imported into the country.
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Jan- 2012 -18 January
Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair approaches
The third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) opens its doors on 29 January 2012, where some 200 buyers have already secured their slots for the exclusive by-invitation-only diamond trade fair.
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