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Brown & Newirth collaborates with Cred Jewellery

1 February 2012 | By

British bridal jewellery manufacturer Brown & Newirth has signed an exclusive manufacturing and licensing partnership with ethical jewellers Cred Jewellery.

Alesha Dixon wearing Links of London at Britain's Got Talent debut

Alesha Dixon wears Links of London at Britain's Got Talent debut

25 January 2012 | By

Alesha Dixon made her debut appearance on television talent show Britain’s Got Talent wearing jewellery from the Links of London Entwine collection on Friday.

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Fabergé launches Oeuf Cadeau for Valentine's

19 January 2012 | By

Jeweller Fabergé has launched a limited edition Valentine’s Day collection.

Nomination is using silver to give the collection fresh appeal

Nomination celebrates 25 years with silver launch

17 January 2012 | By

Nomination is celebrating its 25th birthday by launching the latest collection of Composable Links, which will feature silver instead of gold.

The Burton Wedding Bands

Elizabeth Taylor auction totals £87,830,832 after day two

15 December 2011 | By

Day two of the Elizabeth Taylor jewellery auction has brought the combined total for the sales of fine jewellery from the collection fetched to $137,235,675 (£87,830,832) making it the most valuable sale of jewellery ever offered at auction.

The party was held at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London

Mozafarian party showcases Vendorafa

30 November 2011 | By

Luxury jewellery brand Vendorafa held a prestigious invitation-only party at London’s contemporary five-star, Grange St Paul’s Hotel in London recently.

RJ consumer bridal survey

Retail Jeweller's consumer bridal survey

15 September 2011

From the spend to the style, Retail Jeweller finds out exactly what the about-to-be-hitched want from their wedding and engagement rings

Gold miners now have increased protection through the Fairtrade standard

Scratching the surface: Ethical jewellery

17 February 2011

As ethical jewellery finally starts to seep into the public consciousness, Laura McCreddie reports on the issues facing retailers and designers

Elaine Cox irregular pendant featuring crushed rubies

Going for gold: Goldsmiths' Fair review

November 2010

At the end of this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair, we hear from the exhibitors about how it has worked for them

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The gold rush

June 2010 | By

Rocketing gold prices have seen some consumers turning to silver, but there are still those willing to invest in gold. Whether it’s rose, white or yellow, James Knowles finds out why it is still a glittering opportunity

Add a jewel to his crown: men's jewellery

June 2010 | By

A pretty woman isn’t the only type of arm candy to interest men these days. James Knowles looks at how retailers can grab a piece of the action

Cresber

The gold rush

June 2010 | By

Rocketing gold prices have seen some consumers turning to silver, but there are still those willing to invest in gold. Whether it’s rose, white or yellow, James Knowles finds out why it is still a glittering opportunity

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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