Discover the achievements that have caused leading brands and suppliers to feel confident about the year ahead.
COLLECTIONS OF THE YEAR 2018: Bridal Jewellery
Hockley Mint, Charles Green, River Mounts, Gemex, and Domino Jewellery are leaders in aisle style.
PJ AWARDS WINNERS: Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year
We are delighted to announce Gemex as the winner of the Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year award. As retailers in the jewellery industry continue to focus on traditional pieces, and the all-important bridal market, they are looking for brands that will give them an edge against competitors. Therefore, when it came to jewellers voting…
Must-see jewellery stands at IJL 2018 (A-K)
Alice Barnes Returns Having received the coveted ‘KickStart Industry’s Choice Award’ at last year’s International Jewellery London, Alice Barnes is set to return to the show this September with new additions to her Pleated collection. Following on from the success of the rings she launched at last year’s show, Barnes has is added new gem…
Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year finalists revealed for PJ Awards 2018
Professional Jeweller is delighted to announce the finalists in the Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year category of the 2018 Professional Jeweller Awards. The finalists are fine jewellery brands (producing items crafted from gold and platinum, and adorned with gemstones and diamonds) operating in the UK that have demonstrated they have the best products, sales, support, service, and marketing this…
Weston Beamor announces new business manager
Weston Beamor has announced changes to its leadership team, with current head of CAD design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole, being promoted to the role of business manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Hole has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team in 2003…
Gemex hires Weston Beamor’s Glen Day
Diamond jewellery manufacturer Gemex has announced the appointment of a former Weston Beamor employee. Weston Beamor’s business development manager, Glen Day, has been hired by Gemex as a new business development manager for the Midlands area. Day has been in the trade for 33 years, has worked in manufacturing, wholesale and retail, and as such comes with…
Gemex hoping for new international markets at Vicenza show
Diamond jewellery manufacturer Gemex is hoping its debut at the Vicenza International Jewellery Show will enable it to penetrate further into international markets. Lee Ruben, owner and director at Gemex, hopes VicenzaOro this month will attract retailers’ interests on a global scale. Ruben commented: “This is Gemex’s first Vicenza show and we are expecting it to be…
66% of CMJ suppliers report sales growth on last year
Approved suppliers to the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) have reported an increase in sales in 2016 compared to 2015, with 66% saying that sales were up year on year. In the CMJ’s annual post-Christmas survey, suppliers were generally positive, with only 19% reporting a drop in sales year on year and the remaining 15%…
