Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Apr- 2013 -

10 April

Composer debuts jewellery-inspired song

Smashing Pumpkins violinist Ysanne is releasing a new song, along with a film, called The Mermaid Song, which was directly inspired by a pendant and ring designed by jeweller Russell Lownsbrough.

9 April

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary

On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.

9 April

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Institute of Registered Valuers warns of hoax valuations

The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) is warning consumers and jewellers about valuers claiming to be IRV registered, when they are not.

8 April

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

The Goldsmiths’ Company reveals a new date for the summer season

The Goldsmiths’ Company Pavilion, an exhibition celebrating British contemporary design in the fields of jewellery, silver and furniture, will be held at Somerset House in June.

5 April

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Bonhams to auction the jewels of Cynthia Mosley

Bonhams will auction off a number of jewellery pieces that once belonged to Cynthia Mosley at its fine jewellery sale on 24 April.

4 April

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Designers chosen for One Year On at New Designers

New Designers has revealed the designers making up the 2013 line-up for One Year On.

4 April

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Independents’ Day and Independent Retailer Month unite

This year’s ‘Independents’ Day’ campaign has kicked-off with the news that it will be supported by the Independent Retailer Month.

3 April

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Award ceremony announced for Holts Academy graduates

Holts Academy of Jewellery will host an awards ceremony on 7 May to celebrate both its graduates and 13th anniversary.

2 April

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme

Holts Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of its exclusive National Apprenticeship Programme.

2 April

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Capella invests in the industry’s ethical future

Leading UK precious metal refiner Capella Manufacturing Ltd has launched a campaign to back the future of the jewellery industry by supporting up-and-coming students.