Mappin & Webb to open new silver workshop
Savage & Rose launches one-ofa-kind collection for exclusive retail partner
Alrosa launches football collection of diamonds for World Cup
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OPENINGS
Mappin & Webb to open new silver workshop
Jewellery brand Mappin & Webb has announced a new silver workshop just outside London , set to open in June .
The opening will help to increase the brand ’ s bespoke commissions capability and expansion of their silverware range .
Craig Bolton , executive director of Mappin & Webb , said : “ Mappin & Webb ’ s heritage in silverware and bespoke commissions is very much a part of the business today . We are delighted to be expanding our silversmithing business with a new workshop . This will enable us to continue to expand our range and bespoke commissions in the future .”
BITESIZE ROUNDUP
A historic watch used by Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson during the battle of Trafalgar is being auctioned by Sotheby ’ s for an estimated amount of £ 250,000 – 450,000 .
Nelson is thought to have acquired this Emery pocket watch or was given it by an admirer , following his triumph at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 .
In other news Cartier has been ordered to pay the costs of blocking websites which are advertising and selling counterfeit copies of its goods .
Finally , Nirav Modi , an Indian Jeweller wanted for $ 2bn fraud case , is seeking asylum in UK .
JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS
Savage & Rose launches one-ofa-kind collection for exclusive retail partner
London-based jewellery brand Savage & Rose has created a special collection of nine one-off designs , which it will be offering to one retailer on an exclusive basis .
The nine-piece collection , comprising of diamond and 18ct gold designs from its Ornate range , features cuffs , rings and earrings that perfectly embody Savage & Rose ’ s modern statement jewellery style and demonstrate the brand ’ s expertise in diamonds . The pieces are all set with VS1 / VS2 G / H diamonds .
The collection will be complemented by packaging made from leather and aluminium to reflect the jewellery ’ s craftsmanship , design and attention to detail . The bespoke packaging will also be personalised with the retailer ’ s logo to emphasise the aspect of exclusivity .
Krishan Chopra , director of Savage & Rose , said : “ We are seeing this very much as a close collaboration and are willing to support the retailer in every aspect . This is a unique opportunity for us to work with a retail partner to forge a long-lasting and successful relationship that will be beneficial to both businesses .”
Savage & Rose will support the retailer with full point-of-sale materials , and social media and website support to promote the collaboration . Any new Ornate pieces launched by Savage & Rose in the future will also be first offered on an exclusive basis to this retail partner .
WORLD CUP
Alrosa launches football collection of diamonds for World Cup
Alrosa has launched a collection of diamonds in celebration of the World Cup named after the countries participating in the tournament .
The collection consists of 32 round diamonds , 0.3 carats each of high quality , ranging from D to F color and VVS2 to IF clarity . The diamonds were mined in Russia and cut by Alrosa ’ s subdivision - Diamonds Alrosa in keeping with the best traditions of the world-famous Russian cut .
The stones are available to be personalised with an engraving associated with the World Cup , or it can be given its own name . Alrosa will issue a special-design official certificate confirming characteristics of each diamond .
Pavel Vinikhin , director of Diamonds Alrosa said : “ Russia produces one-third of all rough diamonds in the world and is famous for its polished diamonds , which are yet another symbol of our country . We decided to provide the fans with the opportunity to take a tiny piece of Russia with them or to mark national teams and symbolic victories important for them not only with football anthems , but also with a unique diamond that will remain with them forever .
“ The collections of stones have been selected so that they are affordable for a wide range of fans . Optionally , we can form sets from them .”
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