LATEST NEWS
Lebeado expands portfolio with Westfield London store
Beaded jewellery retailer Lebeado has expanded its store porfolio with a shop opening in London’s Westfield shopping Centre on August 23, and has plans to show during London Fashion Week.
So Jewellery helps John Lewis in Kingston celebrate 20 years of trading
So Jewellery will be supporting John Lewis in Kingston when the department store celebrates its 20th anniversary of trading.
Recycled jewellery brand set for launch at IJL
Chaos, a brand made from traceable recycled gold and silver, will be unveiled at IJL 2010.
Jewellery industry reports strong August sales
Jewellery retailers reported a successful month’s trading in August, and have a positive outlook on the next few months as retail sales gain pace in the lead up to Christmas.
Tiffany & Co plans store openings to gain European market share in 2010
Jewellery retailer Tiffany & Co has announced it will open two additional European stores in the financial year 2010, as part of its plans to increase its share of the international market.
Signet sales fall in the UK
US jewellery retailer Signet said that total sales at its UK arm dropped 10.3% to $142m (£91.1m) in its second half to August 1.
JEWELLERY ARTICLES
Ready, get set, go: IJL special editor's welcome
This year will be my first year back at IJL after a three-year absence, and I can tell you from reading the exhibitors’ press releases that have been flooding into my inbox that I am really looking forward to seeing all the new jewellery.
Out on the town: IJL survival guide
A selection of IJL old hands give us the inside track on where in London they stay, eat and party after the fair closes for the day
Time for a little education: IJL seminars
The IJL seminars promise to teach you everything from how to identify treated gemstones to selling skills, brand building and visual merchandising
Starting out: IJL Kickstart
If you are looking for something new at IJL, make a beeline for Kickstart, which will showcase 10 fledgling jewellery designers
Innovation's what you need: IJL Design Innovation Awards
If you want to see brilliant designs and phenomenal talent, then check out this year’s crop of winners of the Lonmin Design Innovation Award for creations in platinum at Earls Court
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Hey, good looking: IJL trends
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IJL 2010: Who's going to be there?
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High time to think festive: Watch focus editor's comment
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Seconds count: Christmas sales
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Best of British: British watches
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Every kinda people: Selling
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Prêt-à-porter: fashion watches
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Different strokes: the past year's biggest shifts in watches
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Pure and simple: Argent
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How to sell Fancy sapphires
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Robert Hinson, Assay Office apprentice technician, Goldsmiths' Hall
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Rising star: Katie Rowland
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Catch it if you can: Cultural influences
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Christmas 2010: Gifts for her
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Christmas 2010: Gifts for him
Christmas 2010
Get set for Santa: Planning ahead for Christmas
From when to order stock to what to put in your windows, our festive guide will help you pull off a fantastic Christmas, starting with cracking stock, staffing and staff psychology
Deck the stores: Christmas store displays
Getting creative with windows and in-store displays will produce a jewellery winter wonderland that is sure to get customers spending this Christmas
Boxes and bows
While gift-wrapping may seem simple, these tips will save time and money. Rachel Dozier digs out the scissors and sticky tape
Video of UK Jewellery Awards 2010
News focus
Man who made Swatch no 1: Nicolas Hayek obituary
Nicolas Hayek revived Swiss watchmaking and drove the Swatch phenomenon
Special reports
Romancing the stone: Gemstone focus
Gemstone jewellery continues to lure customers, but it doesn’t always sell itself. Learning a little more about your gemstone offering can make all the difference, writes Kate Donovan
IJL news
Recycled jewellery brand set for launch at IJL
Chaos, a brand made from traceable recycled gold and silver, will be unveiled at IJL 2010.
Kokkino debuts three collections at IJL
Jewellery brand Kokkino is set to unveil its three latest jewellery ranges at IJL this September.
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Industry will be urged to use Fairtrade and Fairmined gold at IJL
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Akong London plans trade show blitz
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Ready, get set, go: IJL special editor's welcome
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IJL 2010: Who's going to be there?
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Out on the town: IJL survival guide
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Hey, good looking: IJL trends
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Innovation's what you need: IJL Design Innovation Awards
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Starting out: IJL Kickstart
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Time for a little education: IJL seminars
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Momocreatura to show at IJL and Origin: London Craft Fair
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IJL announces its 2010 KickStarters
PRODUCT NEWS
So Jewellery launches latest freshwater pearl designs
So Jewellery is adding two designs of silver set with fresh water pearls to its pearl jewellery range this autumn.
Gucci launches U-Play collection
Fashion brand Gucci has launched its women’s U-Play watch collection.
News focus
Man who made Swatch no 1: Nicolas Hayek obituary
Nicolas Hayek revived Swiss watchmaking and drove the Swatch phenomenon
Shop-in-shops call the shots
Brands are increasingly making demands about how they are represented in shop-in-shops. But are they right to do this, and do they risk ruining lucrative partnerships in the process? By Jenni Middleton
Watch supplement
Best of British: British watches
British watchmaking is making a comeback more than 150 years after its zenith, says Laura McCreddie
Latest blog posts
From starlight to nautical: settling on themes
Hollie comes up with three themes for her Tateossian designs
Poll
Have you ever had a problem with staff bullying in your shop?
