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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryCoronavirus
Retail sales tumble 8.2% in January despite online boom
Retail sales tumbled by 8.2% in January despite rising online sales, as stores were hit by heightened restrictions amid the…
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18 FebruaryRetailers
‘Diana Effect’ influencing engagement ring choices, report finds
The ‘Diana Effect’ is influencing consumers’ jewellery choices 40 years on, with the diamond and sapphire combination for engagement rings…
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18 FebruaryEvents
Inhorgenta Munich trade show cancelled due to Covid
Inhorgenta Munich, the European jewellery platform, has announced the cancellation of its upcoming trade show at the Messe München exhibition…
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17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in…
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17 FebruaryEconomy
Scotland extends rates holiday for another year
The Scottish government has confirmed that it is extending 100% of its business rates relief for the hospitality, retail, leisure…
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16 FebruaryRetailers
Laings donates £5,000 to BHF
Luxury jewellers, Laings, has announced that it has donated £5,000 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to help them to…
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16 FebruaryEconomy
Fancy Colour Diamond prices dropped in 2020, reports FCRF
The Fancy Colour Research Foundation (FCRF) has announced the Fancy Color Diamond INDEX results for 2020’s fourth quarter, showing a…
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15 FebruaryManufacturers
Opsydia launches customisable ID features for diamond trade
Opsydia, a diamond security specialist, has unveiled new classifications for its sub-surface identifiers, allowing diamond manufacturers, brands and grading houses…
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15 FebruaryDesigners
Former CIBJO president dies aged 87
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has paid tribute to Joss Hess, the organisation’s former president and world-renowned jewellery designer. Hess…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Taylor & Hart creates 18ct ‘Haribo’ ring
Taylor and Hart has announced the launch of an 18ct, diamond-encrusted ‘Haribo’ engagement ring, whose creation was inspired by the…
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