The Houlden Group held its Annual Management & Buying Event from 13 to 15 February in central London, attended by representatives from most of its members, as well as invited guests from the wider industry. Read more...

The former chairman of the 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has been appointed to the organisation's governing body, the British Hallmarking Council. Read more...

The British Horological Institute (BHI) has awarded Roger Smith the Barrett Silver Medal of the BHI at its recent annual awards and new members day at Upton Hall, Newark. The award is in recognition of his dedication to and successful continuation of the finest traditions of English watchmaking. Read more...

To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, the BJA has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and contribution that BJA members and its suppliers make to the UK jewellery industry. Read more...

De Beers Group has appointed Gareth Mostyn as the company's chief financial officer. Mostyn, who is currently head of corporate finance at Anglo American, will begin in his new London-based role on 1 February.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.