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Richemont's watch and jewellery sales grew by 18% and 13% respectively this year

16 May 2013 3:03 pm

The luxury conglomerate achieved these results despite the continuing strength of the Swiss Franc and the high cost of precious metals and stones

Stephen Webster courtesy of Richard Young

Stephen Webster wins Andrea Palladio Designer Award

21 May 2013 11:01 am

Internationally acclaimed luxury jeweller was named Best International Jewellery Designer 2013 at the Spring Edition ofhte VicenzaOro trade fair on May 18.

Bulova

Bulova to open in Beaverbrooks

21 May 2013 11:05 am

The luxury watch brand will be going into eight stores, including Westfield London, York, Chester and Trafford

Natural History Museum

UK Jewellery Awards tables selling out fast

21 May 2013 11:15 am

Make sure you book now to ensure your place at the industry event of the year, which has been relocated to the stunning environs of the Natural History Museum.

An example of a Chopard necklace

$1m worth of jewellery stolen from Cannes film festival

17 May 2013 12:38 pm

According to report on the BBC’s website, the jewellery was taken from a safe in the room of an employee of Chopard.

Fope Flex'it bracelets

The Jewellery Show London grows loose gem and diamond area

17 May 2013 1:28 pm

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.

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India and China drive global demand for gold jewellery

16 May 2013 12:54 pm

The latest World Gold Council Demand Trends report has shown that this market has grown by 12% in the period from January–March 2013

Oliva Colman in Carat*

Two-time Bafta winner Olivia Colman chooses Carat*

16 May 2013 1:05 pm

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's Sentebale Charity bracelet

Garrard to unveil Sentebale charity bracelet at the Chelsea Flower Show

16 May 2013 1:16 pm

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.

BaselWorld

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

Frédérique Constant Slimline Manufacture Moonphase

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

Chanel

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

Arnold & Son

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

Video of RJ team at Holts Academy

BaselWorld

The best of times: BaselWorld 2013

19 April 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

Frédérique Constant Slimline Manufacture Moonphase

Every man's choice: BaselWorld 2013

19 April 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

Chanel

She's in fashion: BaselWorld 2013

19 April 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

Arnold & Son

Startups and upstarts: BaselWorld 2013

19 April 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

Tudor Allen

Hatton Garden project: Interviews start

8 March 2013

Chris Townsend and his fellow students have been busy embraking on their first Hatton Garden interviews for their upcoming film

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Inspiring Independents 2012

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.

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INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS, PART 2

Part II of the Retail Jeweller Inspiring Indpendents 2012

INSPIRING INDEPENDENTS, PART 3

Part III of the Retail Jeweller Inspiring Independents 2012

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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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