Month in Review
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CONTENTS JULY 2017
Month in Review
7 INDUSTRY NEWS From store openings to hallmarking figures , we provide you with all of the important news stories of the month from across the jewellery industry
15 TALKING POINT Every month we ask jewellers about a hot topic . This month it ’ s : “ Should jewellery brands stay out of politics ?”
16 TREND WATCH This month Janet Fitch explores the current rise in the popularity of earrings and how ear fashion has developed in recent years
41 PEARL CORNER In Louise Tippey ’ s regular feature , she looks at the pioneer of pearl cultivation and its impact on the jewellery industry
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20 TIMEPIECES WITH A HISTORY Shekina Tuahene speaks to the founder of REC Watches , a brand which makes watches from salvaged car parts and focuses on the interesting past behind the classic vehicles
26 SPECIAL FOCUS : KATY TROMANS We shine a spotlight on Weston Beamor ’ s 3D print and CAD technician , Katy Tromans , who has won a number of awards for her work
29 THE LAST TUSK JEWELLER IN THE UK ? Shekina Tuahene sits down with Jorie Grassie of Jorie Jewellery about her use of the age-old practice of deer tusk jewellery
36 EXIT INTERVIEW This month , we speak to John Watson , who has retired from his role as TH March ’ s specialist jewellery trade insurance broker
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44 SELLING : LEONARD ZELL In part three of his bride and groom series , Leonard Zell tells us the importance of serving with a smile and how it can ensure a secure sale
46 TAKING STOCK With so much coming to market every month we curate a batch of new product releases and business services for your perusal
50 VOICE ON THE HIGHSTREET We interview a high street jeweller every month . This month we talk to Kiki Mcdonough from Kiki Mcdonough Jewellery
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