Christmas 2010

Renewed hopes: 2011 Trends

January 2011

As jewellers across the globe got in full holiday season swing, we asked designers and retailers what topped their fantasy Christmas lists and what their new year’s resolutions were for 2011

Get set for Santa: Planning ahead for Christmas

August 2010

From when to order stock to what to put in your windows, our festive guide will help you pull off a fantastic Christmas, starting with cracking stock, staffing and staff psychology

Deck the stores: Christmas store displays

August 2010 | By

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

Boxes and bows

August 2010 | By Rachel Dozier

While gift-wrapping may seem simple, these tips will save time and money. Rachel Dozier digs out the scissors and sticky tape

Rox reported a 25% increase in web sales over the winter holiday

Online sales bring Rox success despite Scottish winter weather

16 February 2011 | By DaMonica Boone

Jewellery brand Rox saw a 25% increase in web sales over the winter holiday.

Gordon Brothers has acquired struggling jewellery chain HPJ Jewellers

Restructuring specialist plots turnaround of HPJ Jewellers

24 January 2011 | By Gemma Goldfingle

Gordon Brothers understood to be negotiating rents on stores but has administrators on standby

Goldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas

Goldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas

17 January 2011 | By George MacDonald

Jewellery group Aurum has reported an “outstanding” Christmas, helped by improved availability and ranging.

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

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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

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Store Manager - Bluewater - £30,000

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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.

Photo from William Cheshire