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The jewellery market and same-sex marriages
In the UK, civil partnership formations have declined by 85% since 2013; mainly as a result of the introduction of same-sex marriages in March 2014. In the first month of legalisation in the UK, 1,049 same-sex couples wed. Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of bespoke wedding rings, this post looks at the rise of same-sex marriages and how this has affected the jewellery industry. Legalisation of same-sex marriages Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales in July 2013, the first same-sex wedding took place on 29th March 2014. From this point, 15,098 couples legally married under the new legislation up to 30th June 2015 — 55% of…
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Thomas Sabo Sweet Diamonds – It’s finally here!
You may remember that fashion-mommy was very excited in mid June about the launch of the first Thomas Sabo collection to contain hints of gold, as well as diamonds. I attended a very special press preview and was blown away by the beauty, the subtlety and the delicacy of the Sweet Diamonds collection. Well, the wait is finally over, as the Sweet Diamonds collection will be officially available for purchase from next week. This collection is sure to be a total sell out, being the perfect gift for a loved one, and also completely exquisite jewellery that would adorn any bride on her big day. The collection is huge, showcasing…
