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Jun- 2021 -9 June
JBN names pair of NAJ Summit speakers
The National Association of Jewellers’ (NAJ) Jet Business Network (JBN) has named two Congress speakers for its NAJ Summit on 13 September 2021. Dale Parmenter, CEO, and Clare Hanna, head of learning development, at the integrated, full-service communications group, DRPG, will present on “the five voices of power in your…
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8 June
Sophie Bille Brahe launches new David Hockney inspired collection
Jewellery designer, Sophie Bille Brahe, has announced the launch of her new collection inspired by David Hockney’s A Bigger Splash, painted at his home in Los Angeles in 1967. For the collection, the brand has designed the “Splash” series which features five earrings and three rings in 18 carat gold…
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8 June
IGI commits to carbon neutrality
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has committed to carbon neutrality, with its New York offices the first to undergo the process. In partnership with SCS Global Services, a sustainability and third-party certification organisation, the IGI has commenced a six month period of engagement and assessment. During the half-year period, SCS…
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7 June
May footfall decreases 27.7%, latest BRC data reveals
Total UK footfall decreased by 27.7% in May compared with the same period in 2019, according to the latest British Retail Consortium -Sensormatic IQ data. However, the decrease was above the three month average decline of 46.9%. Helen Dickinson, chief executive of BRC, stated May saw footfall levels improve across…
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7 June
Bright Young Gems extends entry deadline by one week
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring initiative has extended its closing date for entries by one week due to a number of requests from colleges. The scheme, which acted as a part of International Jewellery London (IJL) prior to the pandemic, has moved the entry deadline from 6 June to…
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4 June
De Beers Group pledges further £5m in Covid-19 support
De Beers Group has announced that together with its joint ventures it will pledge $6.8m (£4.8m) to support the national vaccine procurement and roll-out programmes of its government partners in Botswana and Namibia. The latest pledge will see the company, in partnership with its joint ventures, contribute £3.6m to Botswana…
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4 June
IEG’s Vicenzaoro September to make physical return
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Vicenzaoro is set to make a physical return later this year with the Vicenzaoro September (VOS) gold-jewellery event. Taking place in the Vicenza Expo Centre from 10 to 14 September, The Jewellery Boutique Show will represent Europe’s first physical event in the sector this year. VOS…
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3 June
Joor launches The Accessory Collective
Joor, a digital wholesale platform, has launched The Accessory Collective which features fine/demi-fine jewellery and modern jewellery. The collective will be the third event created on the Joor Passport platform which centralises the trade show experience by creating a one-stop-shop for users who can upload data, visit the website, download…
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3 June
Tiffany and Co debuts men’s engagement ring collection
Tiffany and Co has launched its first men’s engagement ring collection, as the group celebrates Pride Month 2021. The Charles Tiffany Setting, named after the group’s founder, contains a sleek, modern, and carefully crafted design to mirror its sister engagement ring, the Tiffany Setting. A titanium and platinum ring, all…
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2 June
Alex Monroe launches rainbow sapphire collection
Alex Monroe has announced the launch of a new limited edition collection of 20 rainbow sapphires in partnership with Wennick- Lefèvre priced between £320 and £11,000. Alex Monroe will be retailing the selection of loose rainbow sapphires in a variety of carats, cuts, sizes. Wennick- Lefèvre works directly with the…
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