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Oct- 2018 -1 OctoberEvents
Gemfields launches โEvery Piece Uniqueโ global campaign
Gemfields, the supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, has launched a global advertising campaign with Gutenberg Global and adam&eveDDB, in order to raise awareness of responsible sourcing in the coloured gemstone industry. The mining company believes that coloured gemstones should be mined and marketed by championing three key values โ…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Understanding goldโs volatility
As any company reliant on a handful of large customers knows well, exposure can kill. Having a large contract pulled after investing in people or kit is a painful – and sometimes catastrophic – bump in the road. But it is not always possible to avoid this scenario – you…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Q&A with Greg Valerio
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. Thatโs why I formed a…
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Sep- 2018 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Jacobs the Jewellers wins โRetailer of the Yearโ 2018
Family-owned independent retailer Jacobs the Jewellers was awarded โRetailer of the Yearโ at the Reading Retail Awards on 22 September. The accolade was presented to the Jacobs team, led by co-owners Ian, Adrienne and Adam Jacobs, by the previous yearโs winner Ikea. According to the group the award is the…
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27 SeptemberAppointments
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 โlaid the foundations for sustainable growth…
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27 SeptemberSponsored
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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26 SeptemberEvents
Hatton Garden launches first privilege scheme in 400 years
Londonโs 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 โGarden Cardโ will give local employees, visitors and residents alike access to exclusive offers from the various businesses…
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26 SeptemberFeatures
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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26 SeptemberFeatures
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 โon-trendโ. Consumers use fashion, and its various…
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25 SeptemberFeatures
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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