Events

Gem-A announces AGM details

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has said its AGM will take place at 11am on Wednesday June 24 at The Crypt Restaurant in Ely Place.  The meeting will be followed by a talk from the association’s CEO James Riley on his recent field trip to Mogok, Burma. Gem-A…

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TH March to feature in BBC documentary

Jewellery insurance brokers TH March has announced it will appear on a BBC TV documentary about insurance claims.  The documentary series, Claimed and Shamed, is now in its fifth series and looks at the “ever-growing problem” of insurance fraud, often featuring “outlandish” claimants as they’re caught on camera. TH March…

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The Duchess of Cornwall receives student-designed Livery Badge

The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, was presented with a new Livery Badge at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, on Wednesday, May 27.  The jewel was designed by Joshua Gane, a 19-year-old trainee on the foundation programme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell London, and was…

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Profitability and finance top of WFDB meeting agenda

Industry financing and falling profitability will be the leading topics at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) presidents’ meeting next month.  The meeting, which will take place in Tel Aviv from June 14 to 16, will be led by WFDB president Ernie Blom, while De Beers group CEO Philippe…

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Signup opens for IJL 2015

Visitor registration for the Diamond Jubilee Edition of IJL 2015 has opened. The organisers today invited visitors and exhibitors to download the new free IJL App and be in with a chance to win some sparkling 60th anniversary prizes. Sam Willoughby, event director, said: “The new IJL App promises to…

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Bremont announces America’s Cup deal

Luxury watch brand Bremont has announced its appointment as Official Timing Partner to the 35th America’s Cup and to the defending champion, Oracle Team USA. The America’s Cup, which has been called the ‘oldest trophy in international sport’, first took place in 1851 on the waters off England’s south coast. Today the…

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Theo Fennell designs Al Shaqab Lockinge trophy

Jewellery brand Theo Fennell has designed and created the first Al Shaqab Lockinge trophy, to be presented to the winner of the inaugural Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury Racecourse.  The trophy, which will be presented at the event on Saturday May 16, was crafted by hand in from solid…

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One week remaining for IJL Editor’s Choice entries

There is just one week to go to submit entries for International Jewellery London’s (IJL) Editor’s Choice awards – which announced an additional three new categories this year.  The three new categories include ‘Diamonds in Design’, to celebrate IJL’s diamond jubilee, ‘A Moment in Time’, celebrating contemporary watch designers, and…

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Watchfinder founders shortlisted for entrepreneur of the year award

Co-founders of watch etailer Watchfinder, Stuart Hennell and Lloyd Amsdon, have been shortlisted for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2015 regional finalists.  The brand is just one of 34 companies to be shortlisted after months of interviews and detailed financial and internal structure auditing, for its…

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Industry vote opens for IJL’S ‘People’s Choice’ KickStarter

The International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStarter competition is now open to the industry to vote for the ‘’.  The designers have been encouraged to campaign for votes across social media channels, and the overall winner will be given a free stand in the Design Gallery at IJL 2015. Sam Willoughby,…

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