http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/news/the-best-of-times-baselworld-2013/5048361.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/news/the-best-of-times-baselworld-2013/5048361.article 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/events/every-mans-choice-baselworld-2013/5048362.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/events/every-mans-choice-baselworld-2013/5048362.article 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/shes-in-fashion-baselworld-2013/5048380.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/shes-in-fashion-baselworld-2013/5048380.article 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/startups-and-upstarts-baselworld-2013/5048382.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/startups-and-upstarts-baselworld-2013/5048382.article 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 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/news-analysis-hallmarking-update/5046679.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/news-analysis-hallmarking-update/5046679.article Despite poor hallmarking volumes in 2012, Birmingham Assay Office chief executive Michael Allchin can still find plenty of cause for optimism and opportunity for 2013 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:07 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/hand-in-hand-henrich-and-denzel-and-green-benz/5046613.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/hand-in-hand-henrich-and-denzel-and-green-benz/5046613.article A close retailer-brand partnership can make all the difference to businesses. Kate Donovan meets Henrich & Denzel at its base in Germany and is impressed by its relationship with Green + Benz kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:48 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/jersey-pearl/ancient-beauties-pearls-focus/5046589.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/jersey-pearl/ancient-beauties-pearls-focus/5046589.article Dower & Hall co-founder and jewellery designer Dan Dower tells Retail Jeweller why he has a long-term love affair with pearls Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:17 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/people/online-only-5-minute-qa-with-caratimes-anne-sophie-mignaux/5046588.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/people/online-only-5-minute-qa-with-caratimes-anne-sophie-mignaux/5046588.article Anne-Sophie Mignaux, co-founder and creative and sales director of online jewellery retailer Caratime, tells RJ how she maintains the personal touch online Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:06 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/silver/online-only-5-minute-qa-with-v-jewellerys-laura-vann/5046313.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/silver/online-only-5-minute-qa-with-v-jewellerys-laura-vann/5046313.article Laura Vann, co-founder and creative director of V jewellery, talks to RJ about how it all began with one best selling vintage-inspired bracelet Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:26 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-ukja-judges-advice/5045707.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-ukja-judges-advice/5045707.article Designer Johnny Rocket, one of the UK Jewellery Awards judges, talks about why he loves the awards, and how to impress him if you make it to the panel stage Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:39 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-winners-story/5045708.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-winners-story/5045708.article When Katie Rowland was still starting out in 2011 and won the New Designer of the Year award, she found it really boosted her career Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:42 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-shortlistees-story/5045709.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-shortlistees-story/5045709.article Green + Benz managing director Helen Dimmick wasn’t confident when she took a shot at Independent Retailer of the Year, but was rewarded with making the shortlist. Laura McCreddie meets her Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:44 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-judges-advice/5045710.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/awards/awards-special-judges-advice/5045710.article hree UK Jewellery Awards judges reveal what they look for in entrants and what they can’t stand Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:45 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/showing-class-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045533.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/showing-class-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045533.article Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular fixture at The Jewellery Show, this 11-page guide will help you decide which stands should be on your radar at this year’s event in February. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:49 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/trend-spotting-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045535.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/trend-spotting-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045535.article Feminine and whimsical will hold their own alongside vibrant colour combinations at The Jewellery Show 2013. Below, we look at which brands will be championing each style kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/best-in-budget-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045541.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/the-jewellery-show/best-in-budget-the-jewellery-show-2013/5045541.article From bridal to affordable chic, there will be something to suit the wallet of every customer at The Jewellery Show 2013 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:06 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/people/online-only-5-minute-qa-mads-kornerup-creative-director-of-shamballa-jewels/5045350.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/people/online-only-5-minute-qa-mads-kornerup-creative-director-of-shamballa-jewels/5045350.article Mads Kornerup talks about the past, present and future of the brand and its iconic jewellery Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gemstones/two-sides-to-the-story-looking-back-at-diamonds-in-2012/5044098.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gemstones/two-sides-to-the-story-looking-back-at-diamonds-in-2012/5044098.article Market forces have borne down on diamonds, but consumers’ long-term love affair with the stones has prevented too much shine being taken off them, Retail Jeweller learns kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:05 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gemstones/making-the-cut-looking-back-at-coloured-stones-in-2012/5044100.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gemstones/making-the-cut-looking-back-at-coloured-stones-in-2012/5044100.article Retail Jeweller assesses the impact that other market trends have had on coloured stones in the past year, and asks what will be popular in the year ahead kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gold/highs-and-lows-looking-back-at-gold-and-silver-in-2012/5044097.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gold/highs-and-lows-looking-back-at-gold-and-silver-in-2012/5044097.article Retail Jeweller takes a look at how politics and recession sent gold and silver prices on a volatile course in 2012 and what 2013 might have in store for the metals laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:00 GMT