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Appointment: Andrew Mills - New National Sales Manager at Hockley Mint

Birmingham fine and bridal jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint has appointed Andrew Mills as National Sales Manager. Andrew will start with Hockley Mint on 30 April 2018 and will be responsible for all the company’s sales, client relationships and new business. Andrew joined the jewellery industry in 1995 as a sales executive at bridal manufacturer Brown & Newirth. In 2006 he and his wife, an award-winning jewellery designer, bought a small jewellery wholesale business, which she still runs today. He then moved to CW Sellors as wholesale sales manager before joining Hot Diamonds, in 2014, where he joined as Brand Manager

PRESS RELEASE: Platinum Jewellery Demonstrates Resilience Amidst Record Price Rally

Amid record precious metals pricing and shifting luxury demand dynamics,  platinum  jewellery is demonstrating notable resilience, supported by substitution trends versus gold and continued strength in the bridal and high-end segments. Speaking at a recent  platinum  group metals panel during the Mining Indaba event, Mr. Tim Schlick, CEO of the  Platinum  Guild International (PGI), offered key insights into the global jewellery market. He noted that while the recent price rally presents notable challenges for the sector,  platinum  has demonstrated remarkable resilience and is successfully capturing opportunities arising from sustained high gold prices. According to Mr. Schlick, the bridal and high-end

Re:Fine Holiday 2017

The Store at MAD Launches RE:FINE Holiday 2017 Featuring 32 International Fine Jewelers On Thursday, November 16th, from 5:30 – 8:30pm The Store at MAD is pleased to premiere its new collection of contemporary fine jewelry for sale. RE:FINE Holiday 2017, previously known as Redefining Fine Jewelry will bring together a highly curated group of 32 international artists and designers, including eight jewelers selected for their alternative bridal collections. The Store’s entry into bridal jewelry is in keeping with its RE:FINE philosophy, which focuses on today’s woman’s desire for jewelry that bespeaks her personal style. All RE:FINE artists offer a

Alternative Wedding Showcase 2017, Tomfoolery

Tomfoolery London’s 2017 Alternative Wedding Showcase has successfully launched its stunning collection of innovative jewellery lines. Hailed as the destination for alternative fine jewellery, this show promises to be an essential edit for the discerning bride or groom. To mark the 5th anniversary of this annual event Tomfoolery will be hosting exclusive bridal trunk shows with award-winning designers Polly Wales and Ruth Tomlinson.  The show features Unique Engagement Rings; Wedding Bands; Eternity Bands; Bespoke Ring Service; Bridal Jewellery Styling; Bridesmaid Jewellery; Cufflinks; Designer Trunk Shows. Dates 18th March - 6th May Polly Wales Trunk show: 1st and 2nd April Ruth Tomlinson Trunk

PRESS RELEASE: The Betts Group to Introduce the Next Generation of Wedding Rings with Modern Court Launch

The precious metal specialist has launched full provenance gold alloys, made using Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold and AgAIN Silver, to put transparency and traceability at the forefront of the bridal market. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter-based precious metal specialist, The Betts Group, has presented its vision for the future of wedding rings, focusing on design innovation, material provenance and expanded choice for Spring 2026. At the centre of the launch is the Modern Court , a more premium evolution of the classic court wedding band designed to offer a comfortable fit and an elevated finish. At the same time, The Betts

Jewellery & Watch 2019

Jewellery & Watch 2019 3 - 7 February 2019  NEC, Birmingham Jewellery & Watch will make a confident return to the NEC, Birmingham on February 3, welcoming new brands and retuning exhibitors for five days of buying, networking and seminar content.  Businesses hailing from 15 countries will present their collections and services across six show sectors: Bridal & Fine Jewellery, Silver & Semi Precious Jewellery, Jewellery Designers, Costume & Fashion, Watches and Retail Services & Solutions.  For exhibitors joining Jewellery & Watch for the first time in 2019, the show offers convenient access to the UK market at a strategic