Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Sep- 2015 -

10 September

New international diamond trading platform to launch

A new international electronic diamond trading exchange is due to launch after an announcement by security and transport firm Brink’s, and Diamdax. The two companies said the strategic joint venture will “re-write the convention” for professional diamond trading. In statement, the two firms said: “Combining Brink’s 155 years of expertise in…

7 September

Trade Organisations

Tom Davis

NAJ launches code of conduct at IJL

The recently launched National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has outlined its ‘Code of Conduct’ at the International Jewellery London Exhibition taking place between September 6 and 8. Agreed in June 2015, the association has set itself ambitious goals for the future and will build upon and develop the strengths of…

7 September

Events

Tom Davis

IJL 2015 in pics

With International Jewellery London (IJL) into its second day, we have compiled a photo gallery with some of our highlights so far.

4 September

Crime

Tom Davis

Four plead guilty to Hatton Garden jewellery heist

Four people have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the Hatton Garden raid, which saw more than £10m worth of jewellery taken. John Collins, 74, Daniel Jones, 58, Terry Perkins, 67, and Brian Reader, 76, all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle during a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court this…

4 September

Product Launches

Tom Davis

VIDEO: Parify to launch new LED light system at IJL

Lighting company Parify has released a video showcasing its new rotating LED light system that it is set to showcase at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. Designed to create sparkle in gemstone displays, the revolving 6 x 140lm 6000k 1w LEDS is coupled with a 45-degree beam angle.…

4 September

Crime

Tom Davis

Hatton Garden heist suspects due to plead in court

Thirteen people arrested in connection with the £10m Hatton Garden jewellery raid are due to appear in court today to enter pleas. Nine of the suspects – Terry Perkins, 67, John Collins, 74, Daniel Jones, 58, Hugh Doyle, 48, William Lincoln, 59, Brian Reader, 76, Paul Reader, 50, Carl Wood,…

4 September

Events

Tom Davis

Rare British-owned gemstone to be sold by Bonhams

A rare British-owned gemstone is set to be offered on sale by auction house Bonhams for the first time in 98 years. The Hope Spinel was part of one of the world’s greatest gem collections until its owner, London banker Henry Philip Hope, died in 1839. It has not been…

3 September

Events

Tom Davis

Jewellery Focus to host e-commerce seminar at IJL

Jewellery Focus is to host a seminar at International Jewellery London (IJL) revealing the results of several months of research into e-commerce. The seminar will reveal data from a survey investigating to what extent independent jewellers are introducing e-commerce and click-and-collect into their business offering. Jewellery Focus’ editor Michael Northcott,…

3 September

Economy

Tom Davis

Vacancy rates improve but long-term vacancy increases

Shop vacancy rates have improved in the first half of 2015 but the number of long-term vacant shops has increased by 24.4%. This is according to new figures from the Local Data Company (LDC) which found that the retail and leisure vacancy in the UK fell from 11.9% in the…

2 September

Manufacturers

Tom Davis

INFOGRAPHIC: How a diamond is made

Diamonds first formed in the earth some 1 billion to 3 billion years ago, and is now the most sought after gemstone within the jewellery industry. In the below infographic Gear Jewellers, a jewellery retailer in Dublin, talks us through every stage of the diamond industry, from how they are formed to the buying process.