Events

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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Carat extends partnership with BAFTA Television Awards

Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat has announced it has extended its partnership with the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards.  Carat, the official jewellery partner, said that it is “proud” to extend its partnership with the event for the fifth year running. Carat said that last year’s awards were a…

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WFDB presidents prepare to discuss ‘critical’ issues

The Presidents of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) are preparing to discuss “critical” issues at its next presidents meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel.  The bi-annual meeting, which will take place between June 14 to 16, has been cited by WFDB president Ernie Blom as “one of the most…

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Market Cross jewellers lands business award

A north-east jewellery chain has been awarded a ‘special recognition’ from Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon.  The owners and staff of Market Cross Jewellers were presented with the ‘Borough Award’ at a ceremony in the Town Hall on April 16, which celebrated the “contribution of the jewellers to the town centre,…

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‘Perfect’ 100-carat diamond could sell for $25m at auction

A ‘flawless’ 100-carat diamond is expected to fetch between $19m (£12.7m) and $25m (£16.7m) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.  The diamond has been described as ‘perfect’ and joins an elite group of just five comparable-quality diamonds over 100 carats to have ever been sold at auction worldwide. The…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hosts second successful student event

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office stage a successful second iteration of its ‘Make Your Mark’ event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall on Friday and Saturday last week. The event, which is aimed at students pursuing careers in precious metal jewellery-making, played host to around 750 students over the two days, and…

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Galio jewellers launch design competition

Galio jewellers in St Albans has launched a design competition in conjunction with the St Albans Fashion Week (SAFW).  The competition will run alongside the SAFW’s ‘Creative Next Generation’ which aims to unearth the next generation of creative talent. The overall winner of the competition will have the opportunity to…

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RJC celebrates tenth anniversary with AGM in Mumbai

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has celebrated its 10th anniversary this week by hosting its first annual general meeting (AGM) outside of Europe.  Co-hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the AGM represented the organisation’s first conference held outside of Europe. The…

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IJL 2015 Kickstarter line-up revealed

International Jewellery London (IJL) has today announced the winners for its annual KickStart Bursary Programme.  The 10 winning designers, who were voted for via social media and the IJL website, will now be given a free stand and the opportunity to exhibit their products in the Design Gallery at IJL…

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Drakes Jewellers shortlisted for business award

Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth has been shortlisted for the Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award in the 2015 Herald Business Awards.  Drakes, which was last year awarded the Business of the Year award at Plymouth’s City and Waterfront Awards 2014, was added to the shortlist by an experienced judging panel.…

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