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Sales at Mont Blanc rose 8%

Watches and jewellery aid Richemont profit hike

16 May 2012 9:44 am | By

Profits at Swiss luxury goods group Richemont increased 43% last year, with jewellery sales soaring by 32% and watches by 31%.

The event is taking place at Somerset House

RJ to run Editor's Pick at The Jewellery Show London

16 May 2012 9:45 am | By

Retail Jeweller is encouraging brands and designers taking part in The Jewellery Show London (JSL) in June to make themselves eligible to be selected as the Editor’s Pick.

The store opening in Burton

Pandora opens at Coopers Square

16 May 2012 11:47 am | By

Pandora opened a store at Coopers Square shopping centre in Burton-on-Trent on May 12.

The pieces from the capsule collection can be worn individually or stacked

Shaun Leane to release capsule collection for Diamond Jubilee

16 May 2012 12:19 pm | By

Shaun Leane is releasing a capsule range of his iconic interlocking rings and bangles, in celebration of the upcoming Diamond Jubilee.

The Cred Jubilee Collection

Cred launches Jubilee collection

16 May 2012 12:07 pm | By

Cred Jewellery is tapping into the fervour for all things Brit with the launch of its Jubilee collection.

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Diamdel sales of rough diamonds hold firm in April

15 May 2012 11:45 am | By

Diamdel has reported that demand for rough diamonds held firm during its April 2012 auctions.

Johnny Mirpuri

Rising star: Johnny Mirpuri

29 March 2012 | By Casey Coughlin

Former banker Johnny Mirpuri ditched the City to go back to the classroom and follow his dreams

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One to One: Stephen Urquhart

28 March 2012 | By

The Olympics are set to become part of Omega’s legacy. President Stephen Urquhart tells Kate Donovan about the brand’s pioneering history and exciting future

Management: a guide

Retail Jeweller management special

27 March 2012

Our special management focus looks at how to be a good manager and get the most from your team

Management: Legal Issues

Management legal issues: Law and order

April 2012

Retail Jeweller looks at some of the key facts surrounding common legal issues employers may have to face and upcoming changes in the law

Harriet Kelsall's platinum jewellery

Pedal to the metal: News analysis

November 2011 | By

With the cost of gold continuing to climb and the public becoming increasingly aware of the shifts in metal prices, retailers need to react fast to changing consumer behaviour, finds Kate Donovan

2010 X Factor judge Cheryl Cole helped to boost the profile of Kleshna's poppies

Products with benefits

October 2011 | By

Brands and charities are increasingly working together on new launches. Laura McCreddie looks at why it’s a win-win situation for all concerned

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Rising star: Firouzeh by Touran Reddaway

28 February 2012 | By

Touran Reddaway has been conjuring up beautiful jewellery since the tender age of eight

Barry Cohen, founder

One to one: Barry Cohen

28 February 2012 | By

Barry Cohen has no regrets about turning his back on an acting career. He tells Kate Donovan why creating Luminox has been an enlightening experience

Zoe, Morgan and Ruth

Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan

12 January 2012 | By

Three siblings have followed in their father’s footsteps to create jewellery brand Zoe and Morgan. They tell Laura McCreddie how their family ties have been the key to success

Samantha Hansard from Charles Fish

Under the counter: Samantha Hansard

August 2011 | By Allison Seibel

Charles Fish buying director Samantha Hansard works tirelessly to ensure her stores cater 100% to her customers.

Sharon Stevens, area manager, Ernest Jones

Under the counter: Sharon Stevens, area manager, Ernest Jones

July 2011 | By Kristi McCann

Area manager at retailer Ernest Jones is a multi-layered role that requires a varied skillset.

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Johnny Mirpuri

Rising star: Johnny Mirpuri

29 March 2012 | By Casey Coughlin

Former banker Johnny Mirpuri ditched the City to go back to the classroom and follow his dreams

Stephen_Urquhart_Omega

One to One: Stephen Urquhart

28 March 2012 | By

The Olympics are set to become part of Omega’s legacy. President Stephen Urquhart tells Kate Donovan about the brand’s pioneering history and exciting future

Management: a guide

Retail Jeweller management special

27 March 2012

Our special management focus looks at how to be a good manager and get the most from your team

Management: people

Management people: Getting to know you

27 March 2012 | By

Finding out what makes employees tick as individuals will benefit the team. Kate Donovan looks at how personality profiling can help managers manage

Highlights from the Neutopia Show

Central St Martins launches Neutopia

19 March 2012 | By Alex Gregory-Peake

Alex and Laura McCreddie attended Central Saint Martins first ever jewellery dedicated runway show on Friday. Read Alex’s report here.

Rings from the prize-winning Flow Collection

Domino wins PGI award at BaselWorld 2012

29 March 2012 | By

Domino won third prize in the Bridal Jewellery (innovative design) category of the Platinum Guild International’s Platinum Design Awards competition, at Baselworld 2012.

The Bremont Victory watch

Bremont announces launch of HMS Victory watch at Basel 2012

12 March 2012 | By

Bremont Watch Company took the opening evening of BaselWorld 2012 as its opportunity to reveal its work with the National Museum of the Royal Navy to create a limited edition watch that will feature original parts of the HMS Victory.

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Luminox to partner with commercial spaceliner

5 March 2012 | By

Watch brand Luminox will announce a partnership with commercial spaceliner SXC during BaselWorld, which starts on Thursday and finishes on March 15.

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INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS 2011

Inspiring_Independents

INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS 2011, PART 1

29 August 2011

Welcome to the run down of the top 50 Inspiring Independents 2011. This supplement was started last year in Retail Jeweller and was so popular that not only have we brought it back for a second year, we’ve also upped it to 50.

Timothy_Roe

INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS 2011, PART 2

27 September 2011

41 to 50 of the Inspiring Independents 2011

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Fast Facts on
Wedding rings

  • 860 AD:The year Christians started using rings in marriage ceremonies.
  • 4th:The finger the ring is placed on.
  • 2,200BC:The year of the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings in ancient Egypt.
  • 1854:The year in which the manufacture of 15ct, 12ct and 9ct became legal.

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