Shaun Leane has joined the CMJ

Shaun Leane joins the Company of Master Jewellers

1 February 2012 | By

British jewellery designer Shaun Leane is the latest supplier to join the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ).

Tomasz Donocik

BFC launches jewellery showcase for London Fashion Week

30 January 2012 | By Casey Coughlin

The British Fashion Council has announced its jewellery initiative,’BFC Rock Vault, which will showcase 10 jewellery designers during London Fashion Week, which runs from February 17-21.

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Fei Liu wins Harper's Bazaar China design award

16 January 2012 | By

British designer Fei Liu has won consumer magazine Harper’s Bazaar China’s Designer of the Year award.

The Jewellery Show

Shop the show and more articles: The Jewellery Show 2012

Februray 2012 | By ,

The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair is the place to see what the industry has to offer for 2012. Retail Jeweller looks at the trends, brands and designers you won’t want to miss

Alexander Davis

Best of British: The Jewellery Show 2012

Februray 2012 | By

Retail Jeweller profiles the designers taking part in this year’s Design Quarter Gems

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In-depth: Highs and lows of 2011

14 December 2011 | By ,

Negotiating their way through 2011 has not been easy for designers, retailers or brands. Retail Jeweller asks for everyone’s best and worst bits, and how they plan to ensure 2012 is a great year all round.

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