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BJA launches membership awards

2 February 2012 | By

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.

Pursuit to unveil latest sales-booster software at The Jewellery Show

19 January 2012 | By

Jewellery business software company Pursuit will unveil its latest online, targeted sales generator and other system enhancements at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair, next month.

Jewellery retailers are positive about the outlook for the second half of this year and the lead-up to Christmas, despite flat sales in June. Pictured: Sales are steady at multiple F Hinds

Jewellers adopt positive outlook despite flat June sales

13 July 2011 | By

Jewellery retailers are positive about the outlook for the second half of this year and the lead-up to Christmas, despite flat sales in June.

Jewellery retailers are calling on the Government to do more to halt the number of rising insolvencies and help foster a ‘retail-friendly’ environment by tackling issues such as business rates and affordable parking

Retailers urge government to support businesses as insolvencies rise

12 July 2011 | By

Jewellery retailers are calling on the Government to do more to halt the number of rising insolvencies and help foster a ‘retail-friendly’ environment by tackling issues such as business rates and affordable parking.

Jewellery retailer Mococo is set to increase its presence in the UK jewellery market after opening its fifth store in Tarporley, Cheshire, earlier this month

Mococo expands with fifth store

28 June 2011 | By

Jewellery retailer Mococo is set to increase its presence in the UK jewellery market after opening its fifth store in Tarporley, Cheshire, earlier this month.

Italian jewellery brand Pesavento has secured luxury department store Selfridges as its first stockist, following its launch in the UK market a mere two weeks ago

Selfridges snaps up Pesavento

21 June 2011 | By

Italian jewellery brand Pesavento has secured luxury department store Selfridges as its first stockist, following its launch in the UK market a mere two weeks ago.

Ruby: printed with permission of the GIA

How to sell: Ruby

August 2011

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.

Tiger's eye crystal courtesy of the GIA

How to sell: Tiger's eye quartz

July 2011

Customers will love the range of warm earth tones that include brown, brown-yellow and red-brown.

Job of the week

Thomas Sabo

Assistant Counter Manager

competitive + benefits | North West; Manchester

Jobs

Buyer – Accessories

Up to £45k | North West

PART TIME LUXURY SALES CONSULTANTS 8h PER WEEK- STRATFORD

£3000 per annum + GENEROUS COMMISSION AND BENEFITS | London

Field Visual Merchandiser - M4 Corridor

£15000 - £19000 per annum + £19,000 + Bonus and Benefits | South East

Merchandiser / Planner - Paris

£29095.50 - £37408.50 per annum | Europe Excl UK; France

Junior Jeweller Buyer - Paris

£29095.50 - £37408.50 per annum | Europe Excl UK; France

Store Manager - Bluewater - £30,000

£28000 - £30000 per annum + £30,000 + Bonus and Benefits | South East; Kent

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