New government cyber security centre opens

A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by the Queen today, in a bid to protect companies and the government from cyber attacks. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will use the new London office as its “operational nerve centre” in a bid to stop the growing threat…

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Goldsmiths’ Centre launches new business growth programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London has today launched its new Goldsmiths’ Business Growth Programme for “exceptional and ambitious members” of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries. The programme, funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, will provide 10 entrepreneurs who have the potential and drive to transform their businesses with the skills to…

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NAJ secures 56 applications for membership in new Spring Fair recruitment drive

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) attracted a record number of membership applications during this year’s iteration of Jewellery & Watch in Birmingham. Applications came from across the whole supply chain including 17 suppliers, 17 designers, three international, one jewellery industry associate and 19 retailers. NAJ chairman, Simon Johnson, said: “I…

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Ruth Hallows wins Weston Beamor design competition

Ruth Hallows, a mature student at Birmingham City University (BCU), has been named as the winner of the annual jewellery design competition for students organised by Weston Beamor. Her win was announced by Patrick Fuller, chairman of Weston Beamor, on the company’s stand at the Jewellery and Watch show  in Birmingham.…

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Polished diamond prices slide in January

The price of polished diamonds fell in January despite a buoyant rough market, according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index from the Rapaport Group. Rapaport said polished trading was cautious after a disappointed holiday sales period for jewellery in the US, while the rough market was driven by expectations that…

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Gold jewellery demand down 15% in 2016

Demand for gold jewellery across the globe fell 15% in 2016, despite an overall rise in demand for gold. The World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report found global demand for gold rose 2% in 2016 to 4,309 tonnes – the highest level since 2013. Demand was largely…

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TH March awarded ‘exceptional three-star’ rating for customer service

Chartered insurance broker TH March has been awarded an “exceptional three-star” rating by independent customer service assessor, Investor in Customers (IIC). IIC, which conducts research and investigates how well companies treat customers and staff, awarded the rating after talking to customers and staff of TH March, which is due to…

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London jewellers set for sales boost as tourists celebrate Chinese New Year

Jewellery retailers in London could be set for a surge in sales this weekend (28 January) as Chinese tourists flock to the capital to celebrate the Chinese New Year. New data from Worldpay claims Chinese visitors could shell out more than £11m in London alone over the coming week, with…

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De Beers reports ‘good demand’ for rough diamonds

The De Beers Group of Companies has reported “good demand” for rough diamonds as sales jumped in the company’s first sales cycle of the year. Provisional sales, which includes global sightholder sales and auctions, stood at $720m (£573m) in its first of 10 sales cycles throughout the year. This was…

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First glimpse of Grand National trophy after hallmarking

The first glimpse of this year’s Grand National trophy has been released after the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked it earlier this week. The announcement follows the news that, for the first time in the Grand National’s history, a new trophy will be designed every year during the horse race’s…

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