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UK Jewellery Awards 2011

April 12, 2011
Posted in Hallmarking,Jewellery — Written by Gary Ingram

Updated 16th May 2011 – The Diamond Store are finalists at the 2011 UK Jewellery Awards, fingers crossed! See Below….

Wow, after what feels like a life time we have finally submitted our entry into the 2011 UK Jewellery Awards….

Last year we were finalists so fingers crossed we can go one better this year and win…we have entered the category E-Tailer Of The Year 2011.

It’s much harder than you would think to put a good entry together but it’s a good experience and it really makes you appreciate the hard work that the team here have put in over the last 12 months…

I will update this post once the finalists are announced in a month or so!

16th May 2011

Below is a complete list of all the finalists and different categories at the 2011 UK Jewellery Awards…

Retail Star of the year Sponsored by Jolyon Marshall Ltd

  • Andrew Pass, John Pass Jewellers
  • Brian Bailey, Fraser Hart
  • Julie Bryan, Fraser Hart
  • Lorraine Currie, Beaverbrooks
  • Mark Houghton, Fraser Hart, York
  • Peter Elliott, Beaverbrooks

Jewellery Designer of the year

  • Ana de Costa Fine Jewellery
  • Bjørg Design
  • Bobby White
  • Fei Liu Fine Jewellery
  • Alexander Davis Jewellery
  • SHO Fine Jewellery
  • Tomasz Donocik London
  • William Cheshire

Business Initiative of the Year

  • Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design
  • Holition
  • VFM Consulting

Jewellery Etailer of the Year

  • Blacklock Jewellery
  • Monica Vinader
  • ROX Diamond & Watch Specialists
  • Stefffans.co.uk
  • The Diamond Store.co.uk
  • The Watch Hut
  • Unforgettable Moments
  • WWW.MYFLASHTRASH.COM

Catwalk Jewels of the Year Sponsored by Swarovski

  • Gilda’s Tryst
  • Gisele Ganne
  • Jianhui London
  • Manik Mercian
  • Trisori

Platinum Bridal Collection Sponsored by Platinum Guild

  • Charles Green and Son
  • David Roberts
  • Dennis & Lavery
  • Domino
  • GEMEX
  • Sarah Jordan
  • Sharman D Neill

Italian Jewels of the Year

  • Capossela Creazioni
  • Danila Tarcinale
  • Luxor GioielliI
  • Pellicioli Jewellery Design
  • Rosalba Balsamo
  • Trisori
  • Vernissage

Boutique Retailer of the Year

  • ASSYA
  • Branch on the park
  • Brazen Studios
  • Catherine Jones Jewellery
  • EC One
  • Gilda’s Tryst
  • Simon Pure

Retail Employer of the Year Sponsored by Pursuit Software Ltd

  • Beaverbrooks The Jewellers
  • Jeremy France Jewellers
  • Peter Jackson the Jeweller

Independent Retailer of the year

  • Jeremy France Jewellers
  • John Greed Jewellery
  • Keanes Jewellers
  • Rox Watch and Diamond Specialists
  • Stefffans
  • Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery

New Designer of the year

  • Akong London
  • FSAugusta
  • Gisele Ganne
  • Katie Rowland Jewellery
  • Leblas
  • Magnus & Bella

Multiple Retailer of the Year Sponsored by Clogau Gold

  • Beaverbrooks The Jewellers
  • Fraser Hart
  • Hugh Rice Jewellers
  • Peter Jackson the Jeweller
  • SIGNET

Supplier of the year Sponsored by T.H. March

  • Citizen Watch UK
  • Domino
  • Gecko Trading
  • GEMEX
  • IBB Amsterdam BV
  • Sharman D Neill
  • The Dreyfuss Group

Jewellery Brand of the year

  • Aagaard
  • Babette Wasserman
  • Chamilia Europe
  • Chaos
  • Charming by TiSento
  • Domino
  • Kit Heath
  • Lola Rose Jewellery
  • Molly Brown London
  • Ti Sento

Watch Brand of the year

  • Bremont
  • Bulova
  • Casio UK
  • Citizen Watch UK
  • Gc
  • Mondaine
  • SEIKO

Bored With Chocolate? How About Easter Eggs With Diamonds?

April 12, 2011
Posted in Jewellery,Necklaces — Written by Gary Ingram

OK so no-one gets bored of chocolate but why not give something different this Easter?

Our Diamond Egg Pendants arrive with a matching 9K gold chain and all gift boxes and bags for you to present the perfect Easter Egg!

For a great selection in both white and yellow gold and to see all the diamond egg pendants we have  click here….

Why Prince William will not be wearing a wedding ring

April 1, 2011
Posted in wedding bands — Written by Linda

According to senior sources at the Palace Prince William has decided not to wear a wedding ring following his marriage to Kate Middleton. Apparently the Prince discussed the issue with his fiancée but has chosen not to.  “He’s not a jewellery person and it is simply down to personal preference” according to an aide.

Kate will wear a wedding band fashioned from a lump of Welsh gold already owned by the Royal Family which is a long-standing tradition. Prince Harry will carry the ring and hand over in the traditional way.

Most male royals do wear a wedding ring of some kind, with the exception of the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Charles wears a gold wedding ring under a signet ring which bears his fleur-de-lys crest on the little finger of his left hand.

Apparently it is quite common for men in that level of society not to wear a traditional wedding band. Or they tend to wear it with their family signet ring, but William doesn’t have one of those.

Before the Second World War is was unheard of for men to wear wedding rings, but it became customary for soldiers serving overseas to wear a wedding band to remind them of home and their commitment to their wives and families.

Today opinion is divided on whether wearing a wedding band is obligatory or not. Most modern brides prefer this husband to wear something on their third finger left hand as a sign of their commitment and eternal love.

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