LATEST NEWS
Richemont's watch and jewellery sales grew by 18% and 13% respectively this year
The luxury conglomerate achieved these results despite the continuing strength of the Swiss Franc and the high cost of precious metals and stones
$1m worth of jewellery stolen from Cannes film festival
According to report on the BBC’s website, the jewellery was taken from a safe in the room of an employee of Chopard.
The Jewellery Show London grows loose gem and diamond area
The forthcoming Jewellery Show London will play host to a loose gems area this year and will also introduce a loose diamonds area, helping to ensure that the show is the most comprehensive go-to destination in the jewellery buying calendar.
India and China drive global demand for gold jewellery
The latest World Gold Council Demand Trends report has shown that this market has grown by 12% in the period from January–March 2013
Two-time Bafta winner Olivia Colman chooses Carat*
The actor, who took home the awards for best supporting actress for Accused and best female in a comedy programme for Twenty Twelve, picked the luxury fashion jeweller for the event
Garrard to unveil Sentebale charity bracelet at the Chelsea Flower Show
The piece of jewellery will be shown on the first day of the show and has been specially designed to support the work of the charity, which helps vulnerable children in Lesotho, Africa.
Pandora reports group revenue increase of 40%
The luxury fashion jewellery brand released its Q1 results today, revealing that group revenue was up to DKK 2,002m
Greubel Forsey educational project has reached its second year
Called Le Garde Temps, la Naissance d’une Montre, it was devised as a way of preserving and perpetuating traditional watchmaking techniques and expertise for future generations.
Richard Mille becomes the official timing partner for the Lotus F1 team
The two-year deal will see the luxury timepiece maker’s branding appear on the team’s Formula 1 challenger, as well as on the driver overalls from the Spanish Grand Prix onwards.
JEWELLERY ARTICLES
The best of times: BaselWorld 2013
With luxury watch sales booming, the stage is set for an even bigger and better BaselWorld this year. Over the next 15 pages, we give you a tour of the expanded halls and our pick of the stands
Every man's choice: BaselWorld 2013
This year promises a rich variety of trends in men’s watches: retro, futuristic, classical, sporty, neo-Gothic… it’s all going to be at Basel. Alex Doak selects some of Hall 1’s finest
She's in fashion: BaselWorld 2013
This year’s SIHH showed that the Swiss are finally taking women seriously when it comes to watches, and it looks as though Basel is set to follow suit. Here’s our pick of the brands exhibiting style and substance - and often at the same time
Startups and upstarts: BaselWorld 2013
Increasingly knowledgeable customers are straying from the mainstream to seek out something truly individual, which is good news for niche watchmakers, says Alex Doak. Our handy guide will help you locate the pick of the misfits on BaselWorld’s reshuffled floorplan
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Not just a pretty face: BaselWorld 2013
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Greg Valerio to help propel Fairtrade Gold to new heights
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Hand in hand: Henrich & Denzel and Green + Benz
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Ancient beauties: Pearls focus
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Online-only 5-minute Q&A with: Caratime's Anne-Sophie Mignaux
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Online-only 5-minute Q&A with: V jewellery's Laura Vann
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Awards special: UKJA judges' advice
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Awards special: winner's story
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Awards special: shortlistee's story
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Awards special: judges' advice
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Showing class: The Jewellery Show 2013
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Trend spotting: The Jewellery Show 2013
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Best in budget: The Jewellery Show 2013
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Online-only 5-minute Q&A: Mads Kornerup, creative director of Shamballa Jewels
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In the pink: Argyle Pink Diamonds
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Online-only 5-minute Q&A: Chloe Moss, founder of ChloBo
Video of RJ team at Holts Academy
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The best of times: BaselWorld 2013
With luxury watch sales booming, the stage is set for an even bigger and better BaselWorld this year. Over the next 15 pages, we give you a tour of the expanded halls and our pick of the stands
Every man's choice: BaselWorld 2013
This year promises a rich variety of trends in men’s watches: retro, futuristic, classical, sporty, neo-Gothic… it’s all going to be at Basel. Alex Doak selects some of Hall 1’s finest
She's in fashion: BaselWorld 2013
This year’s SIHH showed that the Swiss are finally taking women seriously when it comes to watches, and it looks as though Basel is set to follow suit. Here’s our pick of the brands exhibiting style and substance - and often at the same time
Startups and upstarts: BaselWorld 2013
Increasingly knowledgeable customers are straying from the mainstream to seek out something truly individual, which is good news for niche watchmakers, says Alex Doak. Our handy guide will help you locate the pick of the misfits on BaselWorld’s reshuffled floorplan
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INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS 2012, TOP 10
It’s that time of year again: the time when we unveil the top 50 Inspiring Independents in the UK and Ireland for 2012. This supplement is now in its third year and is becoming more popular than ever.
INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS, PART 3
Part III of the Retail Jeweller Inspiring Independents 2012
