Events

Gemfields and Fabergé unveils ‘world first’ laser inscribed emerald

Gemstone supplier Gemfields and fine jewellery specialists Fabergé have unveiled what they claim is the world’s first laser-inscribed emerald. The 4.11 carat, green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. It was then acquired and mounted by Fabergé as a custom-crafted item for the winner of…

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Gem-A invites prospective students to open evening event

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced its first open evening of 2018, letting students explore its London teaching centre. Guests interested in the association’s gemmology foundation, gemmology diploma and diamond diploma courses will be able to speak with tutors, explore the teaching facilities and listen to a…

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V by Laura Vann launches first temporary store in London

V by Laura Vann has launched its first temporary store in Shoreditch to promote its brand. The store will be used as a both a premises from which to sell and as a showroom for press and buyers during London Fashion Week, and is the result of regular exposure at…

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council celebrates 60 years with Cartier

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council will be hosting an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its partnership with Cartier. Jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy will lead the ‘In Conversation’ event, which will provide an opportunity to hear from two experienced individuals working with Cartier and take a behind-the-scenes look…

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Desire jewellery and silversmithing fair returns to London

The desire jewellery and silvering smithing fair will be held at Kensington Hall in London from 2-4 March 2018, while its previous venue at Chelsea Town Hall is refurbished. The event allows visitors to purchase items directly from contemporary designer makers, selected from the best in the UK. Those celebrating…

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Design-Nation to showcase designers at Top Drawer Spring 2018

Design-Nation, the UK’s membership portfolio for contemporary craft and design will return to Top Drawer Spring in January 2018. It will showcase 10 talented designer-makers including independent jewellers Amy Leigh and Trevor Forrester. Clare Edwards, director of Design-Nation said: “After the recent successful merger of Design-Nation and Design Factory, exhibiting…

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Pure London launches ‘Accessories Concept’

Fashion buying event Pure London has announced the launch of ‘Accessories Concept’ at the AW18 show. The new area aims to help emerging accessory brands keen to enter the UK market, including contemporary Italian jewellery designer Laura Visentin and Binkevich Jewellery. The Accessories Concept area will support brand new talent…

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Watchfinder places 88th in Sunday Times fast track 100

Watchfinder received its third consecutive award from The Sunday Times virgin fast track 100, placing 88th in the list ranking private British companies with the fastest growing sales. The company will collect its award at the 21st annual fast track conference and awards dinner on 23 May 2018, co-hosted by…

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Kit Heath prepares launch of Valentine’s Day campaign

Kit Heath is set to launch its Valentine’s Day campaign, introducing 14 new lines for its popular ‘Desire’ collection in preparation for the year’s romantic season. The items will be available from the first week of January 2018, featuring a re-imagination of the groups iconic ‘lust’ heart, a classic heavy…

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Parify wins Service Provider of the Year at NAJ Awards 2017

Leicester-based LED lighting specialists, Parify, have won ‘Service Provider of the Year’ at the National Association of Jewellers Awards 2017. On Thursday 7 December Parify attended the NAJ awards ceremony at the Benevolent Society Ball at St John’s Hotel in Solihull, Birmingham which was attended by almost 400 jewellers. Parify…

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