Wongs Jewellers hosts a ‘right royal baby shower’ for Wills and Kate

Wongs Jewellers in Whitechapel celebrated the impending birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s baby with a charity Baby Shower. At the event, which included a champagne afternoon tea and beauty treatments, guests were asked to bring along an item of baby clothing worth up to £10, and all…

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BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013

The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…

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Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students

East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…

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Baccarat shop-in-shop re-opens at Harrods

Baccarat has recently opened a new concession at Harrods ahead of the iconic brand’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

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Lance James Jewellers honoured in business awards

Lance James Jewellers of Hertford was crowned runner-up for East Hertfordshire Business of the Year at a glittering ceremony last week.

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UK jewellery designer chosen by top Mayfair store

UKjewellerydesigner AiJade is celebrating being selected by Wolf & Badger, the designer stores in Mayfair and Notting Hill described by Vogue as ‘Britain’s Best Boutiques’.

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Avi Paz elected as president of the WDC

Avi Paz has succeeded Eli Izhakoff as president of the World Diamond Council (WDC), which is the body charged with leading the diamond and jewellery industry’s campaign to end the trade in conflict diamonds.

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Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to host Jazz Awards

Birmingham soul legend Jaki Graham has been announced as the host of the 2013 British Jazz Awards, to be held at St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter.

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Understanding product safety course a success

The Laboratory at the Birmingham Assay Office held its first Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories course on Wednesday 26 June to a sold out audience.

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Alfred Terry announces launch of Canadia Diamonds

Alfred Terry has launched ethically mined Canadia Diamonds in the UK.

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