Posts under ‘Guest bloggers’

Another week, another celebrity turned jewellery designer. This latest offering, however, provides us with not just one superstar endorsement but two, via the newly creative force known to us as Brangelina. Yes, for those of you who have not yet heard, everyone’s favourite tempestuous child-rearing couple has teamed up with the thoroughly British luxury brand [...]

Having returned from a hellish attempt at viewing the Maharaja exhibition at the V&A last week (I forgot it was half-term), I began thinking about something I have always tried to include in my own work, yet the Western world as a whole seems intent on eradicating: colour. I cannot believe I am the only [...]

Last week I was fortunate enough to attend a private event held at Harry Winston on Bond Street to celebrate the launch of its latest collection. Being one of only 20-odd people there (that’s a story in itself) and by far the youngest person in the room didn’t hamper my enjoyment of the free Ruinart [...]

Seeing as this is my first blog, I thought I’d get straight in there with the ranting and share with you something that has been bothering me for some time now. As a jewellery designer I am noticing a rather worrying trend in these troubled times: the rise of sale or return (SOR). While previously [...]

I am a firm believer in the saying “if you give, so shall you receive”. I have always romanticised about joining the Peace Corps or trying to find my own way to make the world a better place. In the hedonistic 80s it was a thought in the back of my mind and it didn’t [...]

If this were real life I’d be shaking your hand. I’m Kathryn, the current intern at Retail Jeweller. Hi. Nice to meet you. Oh, I love your shirt!

Here at RJ I’m gaining some formal editorial experience, dipping my toe into the world of journalism. I’ll be interning here for the next few weeks so keep [...]

Supporting Coutts London Jewellery Week has been a good decision for Molly Brown. The joining fee was expensive but I think it is well worth it as the promotional potential both nationally and internationally is excellent.
I think it would be a mistake to think that it’s as simple as paying a joining-up fee and sitting [...]

About two weeks ago, a man, who had previously been in my shop looking at a pair of diamond studs, came back accompanied by two other individuals who identified themselves as staff of a multiple jeweller, one male and one female. My manager served them and was somewhat puzzled at the presence of two of [...]

I was flicking through the trade press this week and it occurred to me just how many companies seem to have cut back on advertising and promotion. During times of economic downturn it’s inevitable that we all look for cost savings, but at the same time it’s critical that businesses stay on the radar.
A mistake [...]

In May’s Retail Jeweller we reported that several big name jewellery retailers including Beaverbrooks, Fraser Hart and Links of London will be moving into the new St David’s 2 development in Cardiff. However, since we went to press Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has become one of the many advocates to save a historic pub [...]