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There’s always a lot happening at Berridges, please click on the newsletter images below to see the news.

Press Releases

December/January 1013/14

Online Vintage Jewellery Store Launched in Ipswich
We talk to Berridges’ jewellers Co-Owner Angela Hardman about the resurgence of interest in antique and vintage jewellery and find out more about the company’s launch of its new online vintage jewellery shop.
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April/May Edition 2013

Angela Hardman of Berridges Jewellers in Ipswich gives us her tips on the jewellery trends for spring/summer 2013:
Each season there are some trends that develop and become more pronounced, some that stay the same and some that become less important. Deciding on the ones that are relevant to your customers and which aspects of your collection to continue and develop is a constant challenge for the jewellery industry.
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New Restaurant at Berridges

Berridges are continuing to invest in their business. After the major refurbishment to their Dial Lane shop a few years ago, they have just completed a major refurbishment of their first floor restaurant, which now boasts a brand new look.
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Berridges Shop Refurbishment

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Newsletters 2004 – 2012

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Autumn/Winter 2012
With Christmas fast approaching we have been busy sourcing a great selection of the best in branded jewellery such as Georg Jensen, Fope and Thomas Sabo, whilst maintaining our superior individual collections with lots of more unusual and one off pieces available in our vintage and antique jewellery range.
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Autumn/Winter 2011
We are always keen to support up and coming designers and are always on the look out for new and exciting With Christmas just around the corner, why not treat a loved one to a special gift? We have a wonderful array of gifts to inspire you and also offer all our clients a free giftwrapping
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Autumn/Winter 2010
Berridges is still one of the few locally owned businesses in Ipswich and has built an enviable reputation on quality, knowledge and honest advice. Not only can our staff offer expert advice on classic and antique jewellery, but we also like to keep customers informed of the latest trends.
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Autumn/Winter 2009
If you are stuck for gift ideas, enclosed is your personal invitation to your drinks and canapes reception on Sunday December 6th at the Customs House on Ipswich waterfront. We will showcase some beautiful jewellery and gift ideas which will hopefully give you some inspiration.
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Autumn/Winter 2008
It’s November, and already we’re starting to see them; that’s right, Christmas decorations. They seem to be popping up earlier and earlier each year! We all know how stressful finding Christmas gifts can be … While it is supposed to be a time of fun, family, togetherness and giving, the true meaning and purpose can often get swamped in worries about gifts. This is where we can help!
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Spring/Summer 2008

Fantastic Offer 1 carat diamond ear studs £2700

We have recently had the opportunity to purchase a very large parcel of loose diamonds at a very keen price. The stones are all sold to us in US dollars, which make the prices even more attractive, indeed many stones are less expensive now than they were 8 years ago. The parcel was too large for us to purchase independently so we have ‘cherry picked’ 20 half carat stones all of colour G/H clarity VS.
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Autumn/Winter 2007
The new range of chocolate Tahitian pearl jewellery is now on display at Berridges, and really looks good enough to eat! Chocolate pearls are the most up to date colour in pearls, sourced in Tahiti they are treated to create the unique brown colour. Created by the black lipped oyster native to the warm waters of Tahiti, the light grey shades of pearl are used which turn a rich colour of brown after treatment.
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Spring/Summer 2007
For many years we have been hosting private exhibitions at various venues around Suffolk. If you have not attended one yet you are missing out on a really wonderful event.
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Autumn/Winter 2006

Georg Jensen relaunches 1960s Cufflinks

In 1963 Magnus Steffensen designed a fun collection of cufflinks in sterling silver, which have recently been relaunched by Georg Jensen. Square in their format they come in two versions. The Mosaic
collection with enamel squares and the Domino collection with enamel dots, are sure to please and are priced at £175 per pair.
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Spring/Summer 2006

The perils of buying jewellery abroad

With the holiday season fast approaching and it’s always tempting to return home with a new piece of jewellery or two, particularly as you can often find competitively-priced items overseas.
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Autumn/Winter 2005

Garzi… Berridges’ largest ever range

The Italian flair for design doesn’t stop at haute couture. The country is also famed for its superb jewellery manufacturers, one of which – Garzi – is Berridges’ largest jewellery range ever.
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Spring/Summer 2005

The Importance of a Professional Valuation

Consider how you would feel if you lost a precious watch or ring which had not been valued by a suitably qualified valuer. Could you describe it well enough to an insurance company, a jeweller or the police, and then prove that it was yours, along with a current replacement value?
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Autumn/Winter 2004

Celebrating 10 years of Berridges

We are delighted to be celebrating our 10th Birthday this year. Back in 1994 David and Kirsten Berridge together with Angela and myself were certain we had a winning idea with the launch of our Dial Lane shop.
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Spring/Summer 2004

David and Kirsten’s retirement

David and Kirsten Berridge recently announced their intention to take life a little easier to allow them to travel and spend more time with their large family.
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