INDEPENDENTS NEWS
BJA launches membership awards
To celebrate its 125th anniversary the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and contribution that BJA members and its suppliers make to the UK jewellery industry.
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Independent Emson Haig joins CMJ
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Pursuit to unveil latest sales-booster software at The Jewellery Show
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Laings of Glasgow opens Robert Stewart store in Argyll Arcade
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Rox re-launch leads to 65% increase in like-for-like sales
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Stoners presents charity diamond to quadriplegic girl
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EC One clinches Best Women's Boutique award
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CMJ launches gift card option for retailers
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Laings of Glasgow launches TV advertising campaign
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Jeweller Mays gives prize of £200 to spend on jewellery
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Cambridge jeweller reaches wider audience with own radio show
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Voting for EC One Unsigned winner 2011 now open
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Prestons of Bolton to dedicate entire lower ground floor to Pandora
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Hartmanns of Galway sponsors Connacht Rugby Player of the Month award
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Laings of Glasgow to expand into new unit in Argyll Arcade
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Retail Jeweller announces the Inspiring Independents 2011
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PureJewels to launch first Platinum Heritage Collection diffusion range at IJL
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John Greed Jewellery grows its portfolio
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Houlden Group reconsiders turnover criteria to support smaller retailers
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Norwich retailer to open larger store
ME AND MY SHOP
A store with a blank canvas: Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design
Harriet Kelsall’s Cambridge store is more designer’s studio, with pieces crafted around the customer.
The sum of many parts: Lunn's
Lunn’s has been a Belfast staple for years, and director John Lunn says it’s all down to teamwork
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A jeweller less ordinary: Head & Hart
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Traditional meets modern: Neil & Barker
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Emerging from the flood: WE Clark & Son
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Staying young at heart pays: G Gaynor
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The generation game: Ogden of Harrogate
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Branching out for success: Branch on the Park
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Pure and simple: Argent
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A little city's shining star: A Hartmann & Son
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Dedication's what it takes: Frank Wood
RETAILER PROFILES
Antonio Ben Chimol at The Jewellery Show 2012
Antonio Ben Chimol mixes leather and steel with exciting results
Masha of Sweden
All Masha of Sweden jewellery is designed and handmade according to Swedish tradition.
HOW TO SELL
How to sell: Ruby
Customers will love: As the world’s best-known and best-loved red gem, ruby captivates the hearts of gem professionals and consumers alike. In the Sanskrit language, one of the terms for ruby is ratnaraj, meaning King of Gems.
How to sell: Tiger's eye quartz
Customers will love the range of warm earth tones that include brown, brown-yellow and red-brown.
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How to sell: Pearls and cultured pearls
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How to sell: Opal
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How to sell: Nephrites
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How to sell: Moonstones
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How to sell: Lapis lazuli
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How to sell: Kunzite
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How to sell: Jadeite
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How to sell: Iolite
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How to sell Garnets
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How to sell Fancy sapphires
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Every kinda people: Selling
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How to sell Emeralds
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How to sell demantoid garnets
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Valentine's Day: Love is...
…all manner of things this Valentine’s Day, judging by designers’ latest heartfelt collections
Watches and Art: Not just a pretty face
Artists and brands are teaming up to produce desirable designs on timepieces with technical clout. Laura McCreddie looks at the latest partnerships in the world of watches
Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan
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
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Shop the show and more articles: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Show me the money: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Point of difference: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Best of British: The Jewellery Show 2012
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The year that was
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In-depth: Highs and lows of 2011
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Rising star: Sarah Ibrahim
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The finer things: Luxury products
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Undiscovered treasures: found objects
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This is a man's world: Men's jewellery
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Who's who: Men's jewellery
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Pedal to the metal: News analysis
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One to one: Philip Crangi
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Retail Jeweller's consumer bridal survey
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One to one: Tomasz Donocik
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Bridal trends 2011/12: The finishing touches
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Rising star: Elizabeth Humble
