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Hip Hop launches Velvet collection

5 December 2011 | By

Fashion watch brand releases its latest range to tap into one of this season’s biggest clothing trends.

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

Crystabelle has fabulous lace options for brides

Bridal trends 2011/12: The finishing touches

October 2011 | By

Bridal trends are taking inspiration from celebrities and royalty alike and jewellery choices are adapting to match. Kate Donovan finds out what pieces will be on wedding wish lists

Jianhui London's Sunflower Chain pendants create a layered look

Capital venture: IJL Trends

September 2011

IJL is the perfect opportunity to get the scoop on future trends. We preview what will be drawing the crowds to stands this year

Kate Gilliand uses dead animals in her work and also casts gold and silver jewellery from parts of their remains

Dead cool: Taxidermy in jewellery

September 2011 | By

Animals are finding their way into jewellery in unusual styles, as Laura McCreddie discovers

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She's in fashion: Autumn 11 Trends

August 2011

Hilary Alexander, fashion correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, talks us through the key catwalk trends for A/W 11, while the team at International Jewellery London shows how you can tap into these styles through your jewellery purchases at IJL.

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Alvis bought this pin from a small boutique in Sweden

Alvis, Latvia

18 February 2011

Alvis was spotted in Oxford Circus.

Emma, who doesn't usually wear a lot of jewellery, opted for this pendant

Emma, England

18 February 2011

Emma was spotted on Carnaby Street.

Jessica rarely changes her earrings

Jessica, London

18 February 2011

Jessica was spotted on Carnaby Street

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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