Three Birmingham City University School of Jewellery students have been shortlisted as finalists in an annual design competition run by Weston Beamor. Entrant of the Live Project design competition, which is open to all BCU students in their second year of a Higher National Diploma in Jewellery Manufacturing, had to design a wedding and engagement…
Tiffany & Co. wins £15m legal battle against Costco
A legal dispute between American jewellery brand Tiffany & Co and US wholesaler Costco has reached its conclusion with Costco poised to pay higher damages than those handed to it at an earlier verdict. Costco is facing a $19.4m (£15m) bill in damages for infringing on Tiffany &Co’s trademark by selling “Tiffany” engagement rings. Costco is…
Signet rings ‘back in fashion’ as Millennials head sales rush
Jewellery retailers are being offered a new opportunity as Millennials are start to fuel a new demand for signet rings. Young women in particular are seeking the age-old staple of the jewellery industry as the demand for personalised products among Millennials continues. According to jewellery manufacturer Domino, younger buyers appreciate the opportunities that signet rings…
Rings are the most sought after jewellery online
A new report has shown that rings are the most searched for jewellery item online. The top six most common searches relating to jewellery are listed as: engagement rings; jewellery; wedding rings; ring; promise rings; eternity ring. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets follow closely behind. SEO expert Inside Online analysed the monthly search volume for specific…
Wedding jewellery retailer declared North West industry champion
Luxury wedding jewellery retailer Hancocks Jewellers has been recognised as one of the best businesses in the industry after winning The Local North West Jeweller of the Year at the 2016 English Wedding Awards. The inaugural awards ceremony took place this month at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, with more than 100 businesses from across…
Fei Liu unveils Colour Cascade offering
Fei Liu Fine Jewellery has unveiled its brand new Colour Cascade collection for AW16, a celebration of pop-colour stones crafted in sterling silver designs. With ribbon-like folds this statement jewellery range mimics the flow and swirls of rippling water. Combining dramatic rosettes of metal adorned with hot pink, cornflower blue and lilac zirconia stones, Cascade…
Clogau marks 2015 Rugby World Cup with new collection
Official Welsh Rugby Union jewellery licensee Clogau has launched a brand new Welsh Rugby Union collection to mark the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The brand new pieces within the collection are ruthenium plated sterling silver and contain rare Welsh gold found in the rose gold detailing. Key pieces within the collection will also be engraved…
Christies to tour and auction 16.08ct fancy vivid pink diamond
Auction house Christie’s has announced it will be selling the largest cushion-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ever to be auctioned in November. The 16.08 stone will be showcased around the world on an international tour which will begin in October. The tour will start in Hong Kong, continuing to New York and London prior to…
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