Industry News | Jewellery Focus

Jan- 2012 -

16 January

Commemorative ring to mark Titanic centenary

Nick Fitch, designer and founder of British jeweller Nicholas James, has created a ladies' half sovereign ring to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of the fateful RMS Titanic this April.

13 January

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.

13 January

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Weston Beamor announces shortlist for annual design award

Three female students have been shortlisted to win the prestigious design competition staged annually by Birmingham casting house Weston Beamor, in conjunction with the School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University (BCU).

12 January

Celebrities

Jewellery Focus Staff

Celebrity endorsement

Tendence watches have not yet hit the shelves in the UK, but ahead of the official launch in February, singer Jessie J, Fazer from N-Dubz, celebrity magician Dynamo and Got To Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt are among those already sporting the distinctive oversized designs. Following the brand’s global success and…

11 January

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Big move ahead for Birmingham Assay Office

Birmingham Assay Office, which can trace its roots back to 1773, is preparing to embark on one of the busiest periods of development in the organisation's history.

10 January

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Mastercut Diamond design competition

To celebrate the Royal Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Mastercut Diamond is launching its Jubilee Diamond Design competition at the Jewellery Show in Birmingham.

9 January

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Pandora to close 100 accounts

Pandora recently announced the closure of another 100 accounts in Australia and New Zealand. The decision was announced by Karin Adcock, president of Pandora Australia, who explained that Pandora was looking to continue to grow its brand and needed to change its distribution strategy.

6 January

Designers