Events

NAJ unveils awards shortlist

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate the contribution of itsmembers to the jewellery industry. New to awards this year is the category ‘Workshop Employee of the Year’, which aims to recognise the importance of specialist skills in the industry and…

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Worcestershire jeweller named as finalist in local awards

The owner of a Worcestershire jewellery shop has been shortlisted in the annual Midlands Family Business Awards. The awards, which celebrate the work and achievements of family businesses across the region, will see Asa Cupitt – owner of Cupitt Jewellers in Bromsgrove – named as one of the five finalists…

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Nominations set to close for NAJ 2016 awards

Nominations for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) awards 2016 are due to close this Friday (16 September). The awards, which aim to acknowledge and celebrate the “exceptional” contribution of the association’s members to the jewellery industry, features seven categories. The categories: Designer of the Year An award to the…

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Applications open for inaugural Make Your Mark Awards

Applications are now open for the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office inaugural ‘Make Your Mark’ Awards. The new design competition, which aims to challenge today’s students working in precious metals, will be presented at a special event on Tuesday 1 November during the annual Make Your Mark event. There will be…

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Gecko launches record number of collections at IJL

UK jewellery supplier Gecko unveiled a record nine new collections at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. The new ranges, which cater for men, women and children, arrived from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for Diamond and Elements & Beginnings. Meanwhile, the launch of Gecko’s Orla Kiely sterling…

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IJL 2016 kicks off

International Jewellery London (IJL) has opened its doors to visitors today, welcoming independent retailers and key buyers to view the industry’s latest offerings. The annual exhibition – now in its 61st year – will run from Sunday until Tuesday ( 4-6 September), and showcase the latest jewellery brands and ranges…

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F Hinds and IJL reveal High Street by Design 2016 winners

Jewellery chain F Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL) have announced the four winners of the High Street by Design 2016 competition. The four winners: Current jewellery designer: Indika Wijayarathna from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ‘Glowing Sun’ earrings Student jewellery designer: Joanna Harris from Purley, Surrey, City Lit, London –…

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Jeremy France Jewellers named Winchester’s ‘Favourite Independent’

Jeremy France Jewellers has been awarded the title of Winchester’s ‘Favourite Independent’, the company’s second local accolade of 2016. Having recently won the award for ‘Independent Business of the Year 2016’ at the Winchester Business Awards, the popular jewellery retailer said it was keen to maintain its title as Winchester’s…

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Jewellery firms named in Small Business Saturday’s ‘Small Biz 100’

Six small jewellery firms have been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday. The businesses will be among those featured one per day for the 100 days leading up to the dedicated Small Business Saturday on 3 December. The jewellery companies…

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Holts Academy partners with Claire Adler for advice seminar at IJL

Holts Academy has announced it has partnered with writer and communications consultant, Claire Adler, for seminar at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). The partnership will see Holts and Adler deliver a tailor-made version of her ‘Media Mindset Workshop’, which will be designed to show jewellers how to maximise trade,…

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