Bury College students work with local jeweller Peter Jackson

Bury College Art and Design Foundation Diploma students have been given the unique opportunity to work with local jeweller Peter Jackson on an exciting new project. Students have been asked to create a jewellery design based on an occasion that could be sold as an addition to the current Peter Jackson the Jeweller range.

Former Bury College Art and Design student, Charliee Dart works as a Sales Assistant at Peter Jackson in Bury. Charliee attended College to present the brief to students and give them inspiration for their designs. The students’ designs will then be judged in the following months, with the winner enjoying the chance to see their design created and put on display for sale in the Bury store.

Jess Diggins (18) from Bolton is one of the students taking part. The former pupil of Sharples School said, “It’s a good opportunity to work with local jewellers and gain experience out of the classroom. It has been interesting looking at how art can be applied in different ways.”

Clogau Gold Jewellery Now In Stores

The gold of Royalty has arrived at our stores in Clogau Gold. Welsh gold is so precious that a single nugget of it has been used to create wedding rings for generations of the Royal Family, a tradition began by the Queen Mother in 1923. Subsequently The Queen, Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall all had wedding rings made from the same nugget of pure Welsh gold.

Their beautiful collection of jewellery can be viewed in each of our stores.

To read more about Clogau Gold click here.

Tresor Paris Bracelets and Jewellery In Stores Now

We are delighted to announce that we now stock Tresor Paris bracelets in our stores.

This celebrity 'must-have' can be seen on the wrists of both male and females, including Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, The Saturdays, JLS, Amy Childs and Ronan Keating to name just a few.

To read more about the bracelets, click here

Thomas Sabo Prize Winners

Each month we hold a draw to win £50 worth of Thomas Sabo which is open to customers who purchase Thomas Sabo from either our Southport or Carlisle stores.

The lucky winner of the May draw were Mr and Mrs Carr from Carlisle (pictured below) having selected from the range a strawberry charm.

Another winner was Emma Wood (pictured right) who won a 'Katy Perry' heart pendant worth over £300 in our Carlisle stores promotional Thomas Sabo weekend which took place on the 11-12th June. Emma who is originally from Darlington is now studying embroidery and print at Cumbria University in Carlisle.

Congratulations to Emma and Mr and Mrs Carr and good luck to everyone for the June draw, remember to complete your entry voucher when you purchase your Thomas Sabo items.

To read more about Thomas Sabo, click here.

Carlisle United Awards Evening

After winning the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley on 3rd April with a 1-0 win over Brentford, Carlisle United's awards evening has taken place and the "Peter Jackson the Jeweller Player Of The Season" based on the number of Man of the Match watches won over the season was awarded to Francois Zoko and Craig Curran who are pictured right receiving their awards from Karen Baxter, Manager of our Carlisle store.

Also pictured are the staff from our Carlisle store with the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and James Harrison proudly holding it.

Bury FC Player of the Year

In celebration of their promotion to League 1 and a fantastic season, our M.D. Peter Jackson presents an award to Bury FCs Player of the Year, Ryan Lowe.

Congratulations to everyone at Bury FC from all at Peter Jackson the Jeweller. We look forward to supporting you in League 1 next season.

Lancashire Sports Dinner

We were delighted once again to be helping the Princes Trust at the 2011 Lancashire Sports Dinner.

Northcote Manor provided a banquet for 250 high profile guests who were then entertained by anecdotes from Matt LeTissier.

Our team sold teddy bears for the raffle and helped Eric Knowles with the auction.

The event was a huge success and raised almost £20,000 to support the wonderful work of the Princes Trust.

Derian House Children's Hospice Cheque Presentation

Derian House Children’s Hospice has benefitted from a windfall of over £10,000 thanks to the generosity of Peter Jackson the Jeweller’s charity golf day.

“This was our 10th annual charity golf event and we had a great day,” said Peter Jackson, Managing Director. “As a company we are keen to find ways of supporting local charities and over the last 10 years the golf day alone has raised almost £100,000."

Over the years Peter Jackson the Jeweller has supported a wide range of charities with the proceeds of the golf days going to the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, the Prince’s Trust and Derian House. Thanks to the generosity of golfers £10,750 has been given to Derian House this year to help support their valuable work.

“I would like to thank and congratulate everyone who took part. The day included a good deal of friendly rivalry, but by far the most important outcome was that we have been able to present this cheque to Derian House, a fantastic charity which does so much good work.”

Trevor Briggs from Derian House added: "The ongoing support of this golf day by Peter Jackson the Jewellers has ensured much needed and significant funds have been raised for the hospice, making a huge difference to children and their families facing a difficult and unsure future, on their behalf it’s a big thank you."

Celebrity designer comes face to face with 1989 Duchy design during visit to local jeweller

When Southport based Peter Jackson the Jeweller invited Gail Stanley, who lives in Ormskirk, to meet designer Theo Fennell he had no idea of the connection he was about to uncover.

“I obviously knew that Gail was High Sherriff in 2004,” explained Peter Jackson, “but had no idea that back in 1989 Theo Fennell had designed the Duchy Brooch, which is given to ladies who hold this honour.

“Approved by Her Majesty the Queen, the Duchy brooch depicts an ostrich feather and a small scroll. Only six such brooches have been given in Lancashire and once I had uncovered this connection I immediately got in touch with Suzie Reynolds, of Leighton Hall, who held this prestigious office in 2009. I am delighted that both were able to come and that they arrived wearing their brooches with pride.”

“It was a pleasure to be able to introduce Theo Fennell to these two ladies and the rest of our guests enjoyed listening to Theo as he spoke about the excellent craftsmanship that goes into all of his designs. His beautifully made pieces of jewellery are proving to be very popular with our local customers who obviously appreciate the uniqueness of his pieces.”
It was fitting that it was Peter Jackson who invited Theo to the county, not only because of the Duchy connection, but also, because they are the only jeweller in the North West to have been entrusted with this prestigious brand.

“It was wonderful to be in Lancashire and to meet these lovely ladies,” said Theo Fennell, as he spoke of the craftsmanship and affection that goes into every piece of jewellery - including these prestigious two colour gold brooches.

Gail Stanley spoke of the honour in meeting the man who designed these beautiful brooches and Suzie Reynolds added: “I have always Ioved wearing this incredibly well made piece of jewellery but now it’s even more special having met the man who designed it.”

Acknowledged as one of Britain’s premier design led jewellers Theo’s pieces often have a quirky twist and are hugely popular with celebrities. Indeed only a few weeks ago Alesha Dixon wore a Theo Fennell necklace while judging BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing and both Emma Bunton and Cheryl Cole wore his jewellery for the Pride of Britain Awards.

Intelligent, witty design is the cornerstone of Theo’s philosophy and award winning, chef Andrew Nutter entered into the spirit by making fun replica cakes depicting Theo’s designs for guest to enjoy.

Catherine from our Blackburn store visits Gucci in Florence

When Peter Jackson the Jeweller’s Blackburn store decided to offer a new collection it fell to Assistant Manager, Catherine Harrington to check out the jewellery. Not that she minded because the new brand is Gucci and in order to find out more she was invited to Florence - home of the prestigious Italian brand.

“Of course I had a fabulous day in this wonderful city of culture and high fashion but I was also very impressed by the quality and attention to detail of the jewellery being made there. Gucci is a luxury brand with an iconic image and we are absolutely delighted to be the only local jeweller to offer this on trend collection.

“With prices starting at £100 I know that Gucci is going to be on a great many Christmas wish lists.”