Events
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Sep- 2015 -7 September
IJL 2015 in pics
With International Jewellery London (IJL) into its second day, we have compiled a photo gallery with some of our highlights so far.
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4 September
Rare British-owned gemstone to be sold by Bonhams
A rare British-owned gemstone is set to be offered on sale by auction house Bonhams for the first time in 98 years. The Hope Spinel was part of one of the world’s greatest gem collections until its owner, London banker Henry Philip Hope, died in 1839. It has not been…
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3 September
Jewellery Focus to host e-commerce seminar at IJL
Jewellery Focus is to host a seminar at International Jewellery London (IJL) revealing the results of several months of research into e-commerce. The seminar will reveal data from a survey investigating to what extent independent jewellers are introducing e-commerce and click-and-collect into their business offering. Jewellery Focus’ editor Michael Northcott,…
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Aug- 2015 -27 August
UK awarded jewellery medal at WorldSkills competition
The UK has been awarded a jewellery medal at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paolo, Brazil. Ben Pritchard, an apprentice on the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Programme, was awarded a medal of excellence after he created a specific piece of jewellery in a set time at the competition. Pritchard, who…
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11 August
TH March launches animated film on importance of jewellery valuations
Jewellery trade insurance firm TH March has announced the launch of an animated film which explains the importance of expert valuations when insuring valuable jewellery and watches. The animation is viewable as a three-and-a-half minute film, or as three separate shorter films, which will focuses on why customers need a…
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10 August
IJL to focus on security at upcoming exhibition
International Jewellery London (IJL) is set to welcome an increased number of security focused exhibitors at its upcoming event, set to take place between September 6 – 8. The announcement follows a recent spate of smash-and-grabs and the much publicised ‘Hatton Garden heist’, in which an estimated £10m of jewellery…
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5 August
Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice to represent UK at WorldSkills competition
Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Programme apprentice Ben Pritchard has been chosen to represent the UK at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paolo, Brazil. Currently undertaking an apprenticeship at jewellery retailer Emson Haig, Pritchard will represent the UK in the jewellery category of the competition which will take place between August…
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3 August
‘Heritage Walks’ to launch in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
The Birmingham Museum Trust has announced that it will launch a series of heritage walks allowing visitors to understand the history of the city’s famous jewellery quarter. The Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walks will allow visitors to explore the themes, people and places that once helped to make the area the…
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Jul- 2015 -30 July
IJL unveils packed seminar programme
International Jewellery London (IJL) has unveiled a packed seminar programme which will feature leading entrepreneurs and retailers. The keynote speakers heading up this year’s programme have been named as Laura Tenison, founder of the mother and baby boutique global multi-channel brand JoJo Maman Bébé, and Sally Heath, e-commerce director of…
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Jun- 2015 -30 June
Joanna Lumley accepts Jeremy France brooch to celebrate Gurkha anniversary
Jeremy France Jewellers has presented actress Joanna Lumley with a bespoke brooch to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s Brigade of Gurkhas. Staff from the store, including owner Jeremy France, attended a black tie evening at Her Majesty’s Palace and Fortress of London where France presented the brooch…
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