Press Release: October 2016 Coulsdon-based jeweller dazzles in 2016 With both local and national recognition and growth, 2016 is set to be Purnell Jewellery’s best year yet 2016 is set to be the most exciting year yet for Purnell Jewellery as a growing brand. With the launch of a new website and an online boutique via web-based retailer JewellStreet.com, customers can view and purchase the latest products at the click of a button. Added to this, Purnell has been shortlisted in the Independent Retailer of the Year category at the upcoming Croydon Business Awards 2016. This comes on the back of high industry recognition, following the September announcement that founder Vicki Purnell had been awarded ‘Retail Star’ in the Professional Jeweller HOT 100, a highly regarded national annual industry publication. July 2016 marked the 3 rd anniversary of high street shop Purnell & Powell, the home of Purnell Jewellery, Coulsdon’s bespoke jeweller. With a jewellery lounge and design studio at the shops rear, Purnell Jewellery is proving especially popular for couples, and is fast getting a reputation for supplying engagement and wedding rings that are unique, high quality and better value than some better known jewellers. This initial customer base has grown and Vicki is fulfilling requests for bespoke gifts for anniversaries, bridesmaids, christenings and more. ‘I am delighted to see how much Purnell Jewellery has grown in our first three years’ says Vicki Purnell, founder and designer jeweller, ‘there is a real community feeling here and supplying high-end bespoke jewellery to local people is very satisfying and creatively exciting’. In terms of future growth, Vicki is delighted to have received both local and national recognition and is already starting to see a wider customer base as a result of this. ‘Being able to serve customers remotely as well as locally gives us a unique business opportunity to provide customers anywhere in England with bespoke piece. 2017 will be a key year for us as we continue to go from strength to strength’ concludes Vicki. Follow us: @PurnellJewels About Purnell Jewellery: Purnell Jewellery was founded by Vicki Purnell, an award-winning jeweller with over 16 years’ experience working for international jewellers and suppliers. Having gained her experience in London, she decided to move back to Coulsdon, her hometown and set up her shop; which benefits from an onsite workshop. Combining her specialism in gemmology and her interest in creating one-of-a-kind custom pieces, her vision