Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Oct- 2012 -

5 October

Product Launches

Jewellery Focus Staff

Ortak launches new range in aid of Poppyscotland

Scottish jeweller Ortak has revealed a new collection designed to raise money for the charity Poppyscotland.

5 October

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Hot Diamonds’ worldwide distribution expansion off to successful start

Hot Diamonds has announced its international expansion programme has got off to a successful start, with new distribution agreements being signed in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

4 October

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Police raid Hatton Garden premises for stolen goods

Several Hatton Garden jewellery retailers were raided by Camden Police yesterday, on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

4 October

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

UK economy ‘returns to growth’

According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter.

3 October

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Artisanal mining standard recognised by RJC

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the producer requirements in Part A of the Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard are now officially recognised as a ‘Responsible Mining Standard’ under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard for precious metals.

2 October

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Mondaine and Swiss Rail challenge electronics giant Apple

Mondaine, maker of the Swiss Railways Clock, has approached Apple with concerns over its perceived use of the clock’s design on its new IOS6 operating system.

2 October

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tissot announced as official timekeeper of the 2014 Asian Games

Leading Swiss watch brand Tissot has been announced as the official timekeeper of the 17th instalment of the Asian Games, to be held in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

1 October

Manufacturers