Spring Fair

Spring Fair and Moda confirms February show ‘will go ahead’

Spring Fair and Moda has confirmed that it will take place from 6- 9 February 2022 in Halls 1-8 at NEC Birmingham, as planned. The fair showcases an array of jewellery and watch edits and is expected to have over 1,000 exhibitors. Julie Driscoll, divisional managing director for retail, engineering…

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JWF and Autumn Fair 2020 cancelled

Hyve, the organiser of Autumn Fair and co-located Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF), has announced the cancellation of both events this year. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the four-day Autumn Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham on 5 September 2021. The Spring Fair, however, will still be…

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Jewellery & Watch to host ‘consolidated’ 2019 show

The Jewellery & Watch exhibition has announced a ‘consolidated 2019 show’, as its new owner, ITE Group, develops a plan to boost the show in 2020. Having purchased the exhibition and its sister show, Spring Fair, in May 2018, the exhibitions and conferences organising firm has outlined plans to grow…

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Design Walkthrough – Anaïs Paris

Following a soft launch to the jewellery trade at this year’s Jewellery & Watch Show in Birmingham, HD Group will announce the release of its third, and possibly final, brand later this year. The brand, Anaïs Paris, is inspired by the ‘floating locket’ concept which according to Adryan Cresswell, head…

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Are jewellery trade shows dying?

“A different rhythm and a different approach is needed. In this new context, annual watch fairs, as they exist today, no longer make much sense. This does not mean that they should disappear, but, it is necessary that they reinvent themselves, responding appropriately to the current situation and demonstrating more…

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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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NAJ secures 56 applications for membership in new Spring Fair recruitment drive

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) attracted a record number of membership applications during this year’s iteration of Jewellery & Watch in Birmingham. Applications came from across the whole supply chain including 17 suppliers, 17 designers, three international, one jewellery industry associate and 19 retailers. NAJ chairman, Simon Johnson, said: “I…

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BRAND Q&A: Anakao Jewellery

A new jewellery brand, Anakao, is named after a small fishing village in the south of Madagascar, which remains virtually untouched by modernity. For Vinay Soudakar and his wife, the website says, it holds a special place in their heart. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT spoke to Vinay to find out more about…

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Deakin & Francis links with 7 new retailers at Spring Fair

Cufflinks manufacturer Deakin & Francis has reported opening seven new trade accounts and securing additional orders from nine current retailers at Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The brand revealed a new bespoke exhibition stand at the NEC show, with Simon Rainer, chairman of the BJA officially cutting the ribbon on Monday 2nd February. Henry Deakin…

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FEATURE: Hot Diamonds, hot results

A standout company for its sales performance in 2014 was Hot Diamonds. The firm’s revenue growth of 101%, however, is not an accident. We caught up with commercial manager Adryan Cresswell to find out what the secret is. First, it is important to state the figures – they are the…

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