Birmingham Assay Office set to appoint Doug Henry as new CEO

The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has announced the appointment of Doug Henry as its chief executive and assay master. The news comes after incumbent Stella Layton announced she would leave the role at the AnchorCert Group – comprising BAO, AnchorCert Analytical, AnchorCert Gem Lab, SafeGuard Valuations and AnchorCert Academy –…

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Petra Diamond revenue jumps 48% in first-half results

Petra Diamonds has announced that revenue jumped 48% for the first six months of its 2017 financial year. In a trading update for the first half of its 2017 financial year ending 31 December 2016, the diamond mining firm reported a revenue increase to $228.5m (£183m) – up 48% from…

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Editor’s Picks: Vicenzaoro’s ‘The Design Room’

Jewellery Focus paid special attention to ‘The Design Room’ at Vicenzaoro over the weekend, capturing shots of some of the most exquisite one-off commissions and high-end designs. The Design Room is in the prestigious Hall 7 of the ICON District (one of the many ‘districts’ of the show floors), and is…

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Andrea Palladio International Jewellery Awards presented at Vicenzaoro

Yesterday evening at Vicenzaoro January 2017, the day closed with a prize-giving ceremony for the fifth edition of the Andrea Palladio International Jewellery Awards. The awards are internationally renowned, and recognise the very best of contemporary jewellery. They are coveted by gold and jewellery brands and designers the world over.…

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BCU students shortlisted in Weston Beamor design competition

Weston Beamor has announced the three Birmingham City University (BCU) students shortlisted to win the company’s annual design competition. Three second year students studying for a Higher National Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing at BCU’s School of Jewellery were shortlisted for the Live Project, after being given the brief to…

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Jeweller’s carpet rakes in £13,000 for charity

A jewellery store that sold its 15-year-old carpet for £13,000 has donated the proceedings to charity. Aurum of Jersey, in St Helier, Jersey, decided to replace the carpet last year and said it could be valued at thousands of pounds after gathering specks of precious metals and shavings for the…

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CCTV released after £50,000 London jewellery store raid

Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to talk to in regards to a £50,000 robbery at a jewellers in Barking, London. The CCTV images were taken on 17 December 2016, ten days prior to the actual robbery on 27 December when police were called at around…

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Diamond sector ‘must work together’, says De Beers chief

Bruce Cleaver – chief executive of diamond mining company De Beers – has called for greater collaboration within the diamond industry. Speaking at a reception for customers of its Global Sightholder Sales business on 17 January, Cleaver highlighted the importance of all parts of the diamond sector working together following…

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Burlington Arcade up for sale

Burlington Arcade – the luxury shopping gallery in London that is home to 19 jewellers – has been put on the market for a sum believed to be around £400m. Thor Equities and Meyer Bergman, co-owners of the arcade, have announced plans to sell the renowned global luxury retail destination,…

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New jewellery store opens in Guildford after £300,000 funding

Two Guildford jewellers with more than 25 years’ experience between them have opened their first retail store after a £300,000 finance package from HSBC. Harrington Brookshaw, owned by Andrew Brookshaw and Paul Harrington, has used the funding to fit out and stock the 500 sq ft premises, located at 157…

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