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CMJ to sponsor E-tailer category at UK Jewellery Awards

18 May 2012 5:10 pm | By

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has been confirmed as sponsor of the E-tailer of the Year category at Retail Jeweller’s UK Jewellery Awards 2012.

Daisy Chakra bracelet

Daisy joins forces with International Bullion

18 May 2012 2:55 pm | By

Fashion jewellery brand Daisy has formed a partnership with International Bullion to form Daisy Global Ltd.

Catherine Jones Memorial pendant

Sarah Jordan creates pendant for The Catherine Jones Memorial Foundation

18 May 2012 4:58 pm | By

The piece is made from diamonds and platinum and will be auctioned to raise money for the Foundation on May 23 at a platinum dresses and jewellery event, which will be co-hosted by the eponymous Cambridgeshire jeweller set up by Catherine.

The bespoke window display

Gc Westfield to feature special Queen's Jubilee watches

18 May 2012 5:26 pm | By

Watch brand Gc has created two special edition watches for the Queen’s Jubilee, which will feature in the Westfield boutique.

The platinum wedding dress

Catherine Jones Jewellery to co-host platinum event

17 May 2012 4:20 pm | By

Cambridgeshire retailer Catherine Jones Jewellery will be co-hosting an event showcasing two platinum dresses and a collection of platinum jewellery.

The in-store event at Mon Bijoux

Mon Bijoux's first in-store event a success

17 May 2012 2:17 pm | By

London jewellery boutique Mon Bijoux held a Meet the Artist event to launch a gold and silver collection by local artist RME.

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.

Video of RJ team at Holts Academy

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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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£15,500-£16,500 (Pro rata for Part Time Hours) | South East; Kent

STORE MANAGER

£28000 - £29000 per annum + fantastic benefits | Yorkshire; South Yorkshire

Administrator /Front of House - Training Office

Negotiable | North West; Manchester

Thomas Sabo

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.

Photo from William Cheshire