Natalie Perry Jewellery secures La Maison Couture as new stockist

Ethical jewellery designer, Natalie Perry has announced a partnership with La Maison Couture, which will see the designer enter the luxury online retail sector. The e-commerce boutique will stock 12 pieces from the contemporary Fairtrade Gold Floral Fragments collection, which includes Natalie’s signature filigree ear jackets, earrings, layering necklaces, bracelets…

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Is silversmithing at risk?

“It has become very difficult for many silversmithing workshops to find new staff today”, says silversmith Richard Fox. He says this is because large UK large workshops have closed down, changing the environment and leaving smaller atelier sized firms that “haven’t got enough resources” to take on and train new…

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A question of integrity

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader for responsible business in the jewellery industry, but a piece of research published in February by the non-governmental human rights organisation, the Human Rights Watch (HRW), takes issue with the RJC’s governance, standards, and certification systems.…

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Business in the Community launches ‘healthier workplace’ toolkit

Business in the Community (BITC), in association with Public Health England (PHE), has launched a new physical activity, healthy eating and healthier weight toolkit for employers. According to BITC one in four women and one in five men in England are defined as inactive, doing less than 30 minutes of…

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De Beers announces rough diamond demand is strong for second cycle in 2018

De Beers has released data on its second cycle of rough diamond sales for 2018, with revenues provisionally secured at £399m. The world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds announced the provisional figure of sales from its rough diamonds mined from operations in…

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Twin Hong Kong jewellery shows attract record 87,000 buyers

Featuring more than 4,550 exhibitors, the fifth Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show concluded with participation from about 87,000 buyers from 145 countries and regions. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), more than 33,700 buyers visited the…

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Connoisseurs testimonials

Amy – David Mellor “Nothing sells a product better than a salesperson that really believes in what they’re selling. This is something that comes naturally when marketing Connoisseurs merchandise to a customer, as they are fantastic and effective products. We have never sold so much Jewellery Cleaner in our 40…

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Consumer spending on ‘non-essentials’ increases

According to Barclaycard February 2018 saw increased sales of non-essentials, as consumers continued to prioritise their spending on the ‘experience economy’. Data from the group also revealed supermarket spending (3.2%) returned to levels previously seen over the past six months, after a spike of 4.4% in January 2018. Entertainment performed…

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Retailers ‘want more apprenticeships’ to develop future workforce

New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested that retailers want to commit to more apprenticeships in the coming years. In a survey of UK retailers, 86% indicated they would increase the number of apprenticeships they offer in the next two years. In England, retailers are committed to…

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RJC meets with jewellery experts to discuss future of responsible practices

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) hosted an industry panel discussion at the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Moderated by Edward Johnson, RJC’s newly appointed director of business development, the discussion focused on the commercial case for responsible business practices in the jewellery industry. Jewellery industry experts, Ken Lo and…

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