A GLASGOW businessman is celebrating 10 years since opening the doors of his jewellers.

When William Moriconi, a former classical musician from Italy, first unveiled Moriconi in the St Enoch Centre, it was the city's first offering of authentic Italian jewellery.

Moriconi has since been a hit with customers and has been recognised in the industry, winning Best Independent Business a year after opening and Business of the Year at the Scottish Italian Awards in 2015.

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He said: “We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years in Glasgow and are so grateful to St Enoch Centre – and all our Glasgow shoppers - for taking a chance on Moriconi all those years ago.

"We have big plans for our anniversary week, including a performance from a string quartet!

"It's the perfect chance to combine my two passions, Italian jewellery and music, in the centre."

Things have not always been plain sailing, with the Covid pandemic putting significant pressure on local businesses, but Moriconi survived the strain by sustaining online sales.

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William attributed the success of Moriconi to using genuine Italian designs. 

He said: “We employ goldsmiths in Tuscany to handcraft each piece of jewellery with a sophisticated yet striking design.

"The Italian craftsmanship coupled with the high quality of our products and affordable prices are what makes Moriconi so popular among customers here.”

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Anne Ledgerwood, St Enoch's centre director, said: “When Moriconi opened in St Enoch Centre it was the very first Italian jeweller in Glasgow.

"Now a decade on, we are so pleased to be able to celebrate its 10th anniversary with us.

"Moriconi’s beautiful designs and affordable price have made it a firm favourite with St Enoch Centre shoppers – here’s to another 10 years!”