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Our top 30 Inspiring Independents

2 June 2010

Take a look at the retailers who made it into our top 30 list of Inspiring Independents.

Your achievements will give inspiration to others

2 June 2010 | By Jenni Middleton

Congratulations to everyone who has made it into our countdown of the top 30 inspiring independents.

An exciting venture that helps us all go the extra mile

2 June 2010 | By Darren McCormick

A big thank you to all of the retailers who have voted in our quest to find the top independent jewellers in the country.

Coeur De Lion necklace will dispel the winter greys

Hey, good looking: IJL trends

September 2010

IJL will bedazzle and amaze you with its range of new jewellers and latest designs. We reveal the trends that will be shaping this year’s show

Deck the stores: Christmas store displays

August 2010 | By James Knowles

Getting creative with windows and in-store displays will produce a jewellery winter wonderland that is sure to get customers spending this Christmas

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Fast Facts on
Opals

  • 4000BC:The year opals date back to. They are most likely to originate from Ethiopia
  • 90%:Australia has dominated opal production since the 1800s with more than 90% of the global output coming from down under
  • 19th:The century when the opal was considered bad luck in Europe. However, Queen Victoria was quite a fan of opal and wore her personal collection throughout her reign
  • 15,000: Black opals, the most rare and prized, can cost more than Aus$15,000 (about £8,750) a carat

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