US consumers are set to spend $5.5bn on jewelry as they splash out on a record Valentine’s Day, according to the NRF (National Retail Federation). That will account for just over a fifth (21 per cent) of the forecast $25.9bn, it says in its Prosper Insights & Analytics issued yesterday. Total Valentine’s spending in 2021 […]

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A London jeweller has partnered with Costa and Deliveroo to offer recipients of the coffee shop’s new Ruby Cocoa Hot Chocolate the chance to win an actual ruby. The Ruby Cocoa Hot Chocolate hit Costa’s menu this week where it’ll stay until Valentine’s Day. In a bid to get more people to order via Deliveroo, […]

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For Valentine’s Day, Domino’s Australia is giving one lucky pizza lover the chance to win a one-of-a-kind diamond “en-crust-ed” engagement ring valued at over AU$9,000 ($6,000). The ring in question features an 18-karat yellow and white gold base topped with diamond “cheese’ and ‘pepperoni’ rubies. The ring has over 1 carat of diamonds. For a […]

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There should be lots of happy jewelry recipients this Valentine’s Day. That’s because U.S. consumers say they plan to spend $5.8 billion on jewelry this year. That’s according to research from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Department stores are the most popular Valentine’s Day shopping destination, visited by 36 percent. Clothing […]

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The new year began much the same as it ended – at least as far as polished prices were concerned – with very little happening. In a pattern that seems to be repeating itself, January prices started at 120.99 and ended at almost the same point – 120.90 – with a slight dip at the […]

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Fashion jewellery brand Swarovski is kick-starting SS20 with the release of its Valentine’s Day offer. This Valentine’s Day, Swarovski takes inspiration from the sparks of energy that ignite a journey of infinite love and takes joy in celebrating love in all its many forms. The campaign, set in a romantic lighthouse backdrop, tells the story […]

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Dorset’s Forum Jewellers is celebrating this Leap Year with a marketing campaign boosting awareness of its engagement rings and men’s proposal rings too. The company’s ‘Will he or should she?’ campaign draws on the tradition that women may propose to men on February 29. The campaign videos show a number of different scenarios, where a […]

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The old year ended with more of a fizzle than a bang, at least where polished diamond prices were concerned. December 2019 prices started at 120.90 and ended at almost the same point – 120.93 – with a slight dip mid-month. Outlook Demand for polished goods remained low in December, this was especially true for […]

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The Best New Store or Store Refurbishment category was added to the Professional Jeweller Awards last year to honour companies that have adapted their retail environments to meet new demands, and Fitzgerald Jewellers was definitely a worthy winner of this accolade. Located in Canterbury, Fitzgerald Jewellers refurbished its store to create a homely space to […]

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Gem lovers who were up early this past Sunday got a rare, and red, treat. “CBS Sunday Morning” aired a nearly-four-minute segment on the history and allure of rubies, the red gem that evokes romance and luxury. Jane Pauley introduced “A Real Gem” while standing in front of a suite of ruby jewelry from Oscar […]

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