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Jun- 2015 -24 JuneOpinion
SOAPBOX: Over-grading must be stamped out
The global diamond industry is currently facing a range of tough challenges. But, says ERNIE BLOM, the issue of apparent over-grading of diamonds by some labs must be treated as a priority. As you would expect from an organisation such as the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), which represents…
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24 JuneDesigners
Design graduates confident of finding paid work within a year
Design students who graduated in 2015 are confident about finding paid employment within the creative sector, according to a new survey.ย The survey, conducted for the 30th edition of the New Designers exhibition, polled 240 exhibitors at the show selected from universities and colleges across the UK. It found that…
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23 JuneEvents
Argos to stock range from first-year BCU student
A first-year Birmingham City University (BCU) student, Danielle Laurent, has been selected by Argos to produce an exclusive jewellery collection.ย Laurent, aged 39 and originally from California, beat competition from 50 other students at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, to design a collection for the catalogue retailer. The award, which…
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23 JuneTrade Organisations
Patrick Fuller to address those concerned about unification
The soon-to-be president of the new National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), Patrick Fuller, has spoken of his โdelightโ that the unification vote succeeded.ย Fuller, who is the chairman of WB the Creative Jewellery Group, said an amalgamated association is something he has dreamt of for a โvery long timeโ and…
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22 JuneCelebrities
Seksy partners with ITVBeโs TOWIE for summer
Watch brand Seksy by Sekonda is the lead sponsor for hit reality TV show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) which returned to ITVBe on Sunday 14th June. The partnership span the duration of series 15 and continues with series 16 and the Christmas Special later this year. The deal,…
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22 JuneUncategorized
Swiss watch exports down in May
Swiss watch exports were down in May as their value decreased by 8.9%, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH).ย Valued at 1.7bn (ยฃ1.67bn) swiss francs, FH said that two fewer working days than in the same month last year and a fall of…
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22 JuneDesigners
Theo Fennell to host annual awards at Royal College of Art
Theo Fennell hasย announced its eleventh annual awardsย will take placeย at The Royal College of Art on July 2, 2015. The awards recognise the achievements ofย graduating students from the college’s Jewellery & Metal MA programme. Previous winners have included Victoria Delany who was awarded โBest Work in Silverโ in 2010, and many…
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22 JuneAuctions
Gemfields continues ‘superb’ 2015 with successful ruby auction
Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has proclaimed a โsuperbโ start to 2015 after realising a total of $29.3m (ยฃ18.4m) at its latest rough ruby auction.ย The auction, which took place in Singapore last week, saw some 47,451 carats go under the hammer from the companyโs Montepuez mine in Mozambique, which…
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19 JuneCrime
Jeweller fined for selling illegal big cat claws in jewellery
A vintage jewellery designer popular with Kate Moss has been fined ยฃ2,000 after she was caught selling antique big cat claws.ย Annina Vogel, who is behind the eponymous jewellery brand, was spotted selling the claws by a customer, who became concerned when she heard a sales representative refer to 14…
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19 JuneCelebrities
David Hasselhoff launches new Tresor shop in Hatton Garden
Tresor Paris has opened a dedicated retail premises on Hatton Garden, London’s famous jewellery quarter. Former Baywatch star and Hollywood stalwart David Hasselhoff officially opened the new store, in the company of a coterie of other celebrity faces includingย Hayley Roberts, Lady Victoria Hervey, Made in Chelsea star Tiff Watts, Big…
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