Gold demand in 2018 gets off to quiet start as investment slows

Gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008, according to the World Gold Council Q! 2018 trends report. This was largely caused by a fall in investment demand for gold bars and gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as a subdued gold…

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Paper-reliant retailers risk losing staff to tech-savvy competitors

Almost nine in 10 employees admit they would prefer to work for a retailer that has embraced digital technology, research by mobile data capture service WorkMobile has found. The survey found that 89% of workers believe it would be more beneficial working for a retailer that invests in digital technology…

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Glydon & Guess – £75,000

A unique opportunity to acquire a fantastic profitable retail jewellery business established in 1942 in Kingston upon-Thames. Key strengths An excellent town centre location. Specialises in new, vintage and pre owned quality jewellery. Excellent repair, alteration and new commissions trade. High quality traditional shop front including all shop fittings and…

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RECRUITMENT: Goldstraw

Goldsmiths/Jewellery retail manager required for an independent, progressive and established business in the town of St Neots, Cambridgeshire Est 1981. We are not your typical independent jewellers due to our onsite goldsmith workshop. We have built up an established customer base since 1981 both locally and nationally, priding ourselves on…

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Recruitment: AML Wedding Bands

Agent Required AML is one of the UK’s leading wedding band suppliers. We have an extensive range of Wedding Bands and are looking for a new agent to join our team. Experience Essential. All areas considered. Full product knowledge given with excellent head office support. Please contact our Head Office…

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Industry figures comment on overseas hallmark outcome

Leading figures in the industry have commented on the outcome of the British Hallmarking Council’s consultation on overseas hallmarking styles. The Council decided in principle that hallmarks struck overseas by UK assay offices should be distinguished by way of a special mark. Discussions are now taking place with assay offices…

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London Watch and Jewellery Week to return to The Royal Exchange

Luxury shopping destination The Royal Exchange has announced its fifth annual Watch and Jewellery Week, a five-day event honouring the London’s watch and jewellery collections. During the week, which will run from the 21-25 May, visitors can enjoy the craftsmanship of ‘some of the world’s most sought after timepieces and…

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GIA to offer advanced synthetic diamond seminars

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is offering a new seminar course that teaches jewellers how to differentiate synthetic diamonds from natural ones. The one-day program, taught by GIA research scientists and experienced classroom instructors, will combine lectures with practical lab instruction, including the latest GIA instrumentation for differentiating natural…

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Victoria Barker Jewellery creates necklace inspired by Tim Powers

Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Council Award winning designer Victoria Barker has launched her latest piece of jewellery inspired by her literary hero Tim Powers. Created in 18 carat yellow gold and foxglove tourmaline, ‘Her Regard’ is a fine art jewel inspired by Barker’s favourite novel, “The Stress Of Her Regard,”…

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London Diamond Bourse names Alan Cohen as new president

Diamond trading association London Diamond Bourse has named Alan Cohen as the president of the company, succeeding Menachem Prager. Cohen started his career in diamonds in 1971 when he trained as a rough and polished diamond sorter. He has been a member of the group since 1976 and took over…

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