Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Mar- 2012 -

20 March

Research findings confirm bridal sector positivity

Research carried out by award-winning contemporary British jeweller Nicholas James has revealed that consumer confidence in purchasing the right engagement ring has not been affected by the recession. The survey, carried out earlier this year among a mixture of men and women, found that a significant 78 per cent would…

20 March

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

NAG calls for action on the Portas Review

With the spring deadline for the Government's response to Mary Portas's proposals rapidly approaching, the NAG convened a forum earlier this month, to discuss the ramifications of the report and to approve its adoption.

16 March

Manufacturers

Michael Northcott

Lapponia Jewelry chooses recycled gold

Finnish jewellery brand Lapponia Jewelry has redesigned its supply chain to guarantee the use of 100 per cent recycled gold in its jewellery production.

14 March

Current Affairs

Michael Northcott

Looters rob pawnbroker after bus crash

Looters have stolen jewellery from a pawnbroker in Coventry after a bus crashed through the shop window.

14 March

Trade Organisations

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Michael Northcott

Holts Academy and BJA launch business training courses

Holts Academy of Jewellery and the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) have launched a new series of jewellery-specific business training courses.

13 March

Designers

Michael Northcott

W. Hamond collaborates with English Heritage on Whitby Jet pieces

British jeweller W Hamond has announced that it has teamed up with English Heritage to supply British-made hand-crafted Whitby Jet jewellery to its customers.

12 March

Designers

Michael Northcott

Jeweller to auction bespoke ring in memory of Tohoku tsunami victims

A Reading jewellery designer has produced a bespoke diamond ring which will be auctioned to raise money for children displaced and orphaned by Japan’s 2011 Tohoko Earthquake.

9 March

Events

Michael Northcott

RJC and London Bullion Market Association give joint industry briefing at Baselworld

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) today co-presented an industry briefing on Chain-of-Custody and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance at Baselworld.

8 March

Manufacturers