India’s diamond industry, already reeling from COVID-19, has been dealt another blow, with the introduction of a 2% online sales tax. The so-called Equalization Levy will be applied to all sales made by any foreign e-commerce operator – including suppliers of rough or polished diamonds – to any resident or business in India. The government […]

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Astrid & Miyu founder, Connie Nam, has decided to run a complimentary mentorship program for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19. This will initially be a three-month program but could be extended subject to the environment. Nam will firstly select three people who she thinks may be able to benefit the most, but […]

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, W&W Jewellery has taken inspiration from antique jewellery and atomic post-war design to create an out-of-this-world ring. Interweaving historical and cosmic influences, the innovative ‘Celestial’ ring combines a vintage jewellery aesthetic, upcycled old cut diamonds and a contemporary geometric design concept. Digitally designed and crafted […]

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British jewellery brand Monica Vinader continues to go from strength-to-strength, with the latest financial results citing a rise in profits for the year ending July 2018. According to Insider Media Limited, the jewellery brand, which celebrated 10 years in business in 2018, turned over £42.8m during the 12 months, up from £35.8m the year prior. […]

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Forget how many carats — how ethical is your gold? As high-end consumers demand to know the origin of their treasures, some jewellers are ensuring they use responsibly sourced, eco-friendly or recycled gold. Specialised producers now tack a “fairmined” ecologically friendly label on their output, and the Swiss house Chopard last year became the first […]

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Plymouth independent jewellery retailer, Drakes, backed the Inspirational Woman’s category at the 2019 Devon and Cornwall Venus Awards. Winners were announced at St Mellion International Resort on Friday (March 29), where guests were treated to a 3-course meal and entertainment. Labelled the ‘working woman’s Oscars’ by Channel 4, the Venus Awards applaud and reward working […]

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The way in which people shop is changing. Less and less of us are venturing out to shopping centres. Why? For a number of reasons. The internet is literally open all hours, and we have gravitated toward the shopping experience that promotes convenience. Products are available to buy at any hour of the day, from […]

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Following several successful offline events and online social media campaigns in 2018, the Women’s Jewellery Network has announced a restructure to create a more cohesive organisation configuration, and dedicated online platform, designed to add value to both its membership and to the wider jewellery industry. Founders Victoria McKay and Kathryn Bishop will take the roles […]

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It’s a brave new world, but Rachel Berdugo feels ready. As owner and proprietor of family business Oshawa Jewellery, established in 1983, she has witnessed many evolutions in the jewellery industry over time. “It’s definitely challenging today with the internet, it makes the business very transparent. If you do something good—or bad—right away, it’s there […]

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This year’s Black Friday weekend was the most successful in history for online retailers, new research from digital agency Visualsoft reveals. The study, which analysed more than 1,600 of the UK’s top online retailers including Beaverbrooks, F.Hinds and Goldsmiths, H Samuel and Ernest Jones, found that average site revenues were almost a quarter (23%) higher […]

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