Executive director Andrew Bone steps down from RJC

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced Andrew Bone will be stepping down as its executive director, effective 27 March 2019. Bone has been in the role since the spring of 2015. Under his leadership, RJC membership doubled and the organization said it has “laid the foundations for sustainable growth…

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Company Q&A – Learning with Experts

Tell me a bit about the company? Learning with Experts provides high quality online learning that’s both enjoyable and accessible. People all over the world can now learn from the greatest experts, from the comfort of their own homes. And we’re delighted to have teamed up with Joanna Hardy and…

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Hatton Garden launches first privilege scheme in 400 years

London’s historic diamond district, Hatton Garden, will be launching its first privilege scheme in over 400 years on 27 September 2018. Initiated by the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID), the new ‘Garden Card’ will give local employees, visitors and residents alike access to exclusive offers from the various businesses…

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When will the jewellery industry catch up?

With the majority of the industry using materials from unknown supply chains that are produced in appalling standards, European legislation is around the corner that will have a similar affect to Dodd Franks in the USA. Large organisations will have to demonstrate where they sourced their materials with an audit…

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What is composable jewellery?

Creating your own unique look has long been an important part of the fashion industry for decades, from copying the fashion style of Marilyn Monroe to wearing the latest items of clothing from David Beckham, people around the world strive to wear what’s ‘on-trend’. Consumers use fashion, and its various…

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Getting the Most from your Hallmark

While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a marketing tool. Not only does it provide provenance, but it can also be used as a mechanism to commemorate special occasions or events; yet many people still don not understand…

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Three-Minute Interview: Murano Silver

Describe yourself in three words. Creative, personable, determined When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? In my early days at school I just wanted to draw. I later refined this and decided I wanted to design and make clothes or jewellery. It’s something that’s…

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Christie’s Geneva auction to feature largest fancy vivid pink diamond worth $50m

Christie’s Geneva auction will present the largest and finest fancy vivid pink diamond ever offered at auction by the company with a price estimated between $30m to $50m (£22.8m to £38m). Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the rectangular-cut gem named the The Pink Legacy will lead Christie’s Magnificent…

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Counting your customers

I have asked jewellers of they count their customers for 25 years and the answers I always get range from, “I am not sure, I’ll have to look it up”, to “I’ll ask my manager”. No one knows! However, a few jewellers have told me anywhere from 70% to 80%…

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Voice on the High Street – Rich Diamonds

When was Rich Diamonds founded? We have become an internationally recognised and trusted purveyor of rare vintage and luxury jewellery, trading for more than 32 years and serving the maharajas of India and royal families. Setting up as a private buyer in Mumbai, I brought operations to London several years…

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