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Spring Fair returns to Birmingham in February

by Macarena Aguilera

Jewellery stalls inside exhibition hall. Spring Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 February 2027, offering the United Kingdom’s leading home, gift and fashion trade show to a broad range of international brands seeking exposure on a national stage. More than 40,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibitors are expected across categories such as gift, home, fashion, jewellery and beauty, creating a busy marketplace where suppliers can meet buyers,…

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Photo © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A vehicle-assisted robbery struck a jewellery shop on Derry Road in Mississauga at roughly 6:30 p.m. on October 18, according to a security report filed after the incident. Police reported that a white crossover-style vehicle was driven in reverse into the storefront, shattering the front barrier and creating an opening for as many as nine suspects to surge inside. The value of the items…

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Watches become silent storytellers in iconic films

by Constanza Contreras

In early Hollywood, accessories functioned as visual extensions of narrative themes. Hamilton watches have played a key role in defining some of cinema’s most memorable narratives, transforming timepieces from mere accessories into essential storytelling devices that heighten tension, shape character identity, and deepen emotional weight. Film storytelling treats time as a construct rather than a neutral passage. A character checking a wristwatch can stretch a scene’s duration, intensify suspense, or…

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UK Jewelry Trade Showcase Concludes, Features 70+ Suppliers Virtually

UK jewelry trade showcase, a virtual event featuring 70+ suppliers, free for...

Agustina Tapia • Nov 13, 2026 • Event Sparkle

UK Jewelry Trade Showcase Concludes, Features 70+ Suppliers Virtually

J ewelry showcase virtual exhibition booths. Jewel Ads, a UK-based online trade directory and digital marketing platform for the jewelry sector, has completed its fifth online trade showcase of 2026. The event, which ran from October 28 to November...

6, featured over 70 suppliers and service providers across five virtual aisles. The showcase was free for retail jewelers, designers, and trade buyers. Exhibitors represented various sectors, including fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, gemstones, CAD technology, and insurance. Notable participants included...

Leicester jeweller celebrates 45 years with milestone promotions

Beaverbrooks Leicester celebrates 45 years in 2026 with milestone promotions, including Jacqui...

Agustina Tapia • Nov 10, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Leicester jeweller celebrates 45 years with milestone promotions

B eaverbrooks Leicester marks 45 years in 2026 with a special weekend promotion from 13–15 November. Beaverbrooks Leicester marks two significant achievements in 2026: the 45th anniversary of its establishment in the city and 15 years as branch manager...

for Jacqui Joynson. The retailer first opened its doors in 1981 at Gallowtree Gate before moving to its present location at 48 Shires Walk in 2008. To commemorate these milestones, the store has launched a special weekend promotion running from...

Blackacre unveils sustainable Perennials jewellery collection

Sustainable jewellery takes center stage as Blackacre launches its Perennials collection in...

Macarena Aguilera • Nov 6, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Blackacre unveils sustainable Perennials jewellery collection

J eweller crafting ring in studio. Blackacre, the award-winning B Corp-certified British jeweller, announced that its new collection Perennials will debut this November, marking the brand’s first launch in twelve months since the Origins line. New collection emphasizes timeless...

design The brand describes Perennials as a range of refined essentials meant for frequent wear and long-term enjoyment. Each item is intended to become a family heirloom, offering owners a piece that can be treasured across generations. Designers have incorporated...

Vicenzaoro 2027 Unites Global Jewellery Industry in Renovated Expo Centre

Vicenzaoro 2027 unites 1,300+ global jewellery brands at Italy’s renovated Expo Centre,...

Constanza Contreras • Nov 3, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Vicenzaoro 2027 Unites Global Jewellery Industry in Renovated Expo Centre

A flat lay of a pocket watch and jewelry in a glass dish over vintage bird-patterned fabric. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels Vicenzaoro January 2027 returns to the renovated Expo Centre from January 15–19, launching the international jewellery and watch...

industry calendar. Organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, the event includes three core shows: the main Vicenzaoro exhibition, T.GOLD for jewellery technologies, and VO Vintage, a public gathering for vintage watch and jewellery collectors. Unified supply chain under one...