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Aug- 2017 -2 August
Man in court over Mappin and Webb robbery at Gleneagles Hotel
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery at the Mappin & Webb store in Gleneagles Hotel. Richard Fleming, from London, faced seven charges during an appearance at Perth Sheriff Court. He is accused of assault and robbery, assault, two charges of theft by housebreaking,…
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2 August
UK designers present House of Queensland exhibition
Six designers from the UK have come together to create the House of Queensland exhibition. The designers are currently working with Queensland gemstones to create a range of pieces to form the Jewels of Queensland Collection and each will be releasing bespoke items under their own brands. Pieces will be…
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2 August
EDITOR’S COMMENT: What now for the CMJ?
Much ink has been spilled by the trade press over the sudden and barely explicated departure of Willie Hamilton, the polarising chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers. Apart from those at the top, it would seem nobody knew he was about to vacate his post, and those in…
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1 August
Goldsmiths’ Fair releases Ujin Lin’s Precious Mysteries film
The Goldsmiths’ Fair has commissioned a film by Ujin Lin as he is this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair Guest Curator. Lin has previously created campaigns for global luxury brands such as Prada, Philip Lim and Longchamp, among others. The film, named Precious Mysteries, stars up-and-coming models Ira Sumbayeva and Marcus Goodwille,…
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1 August
GIA offers over $2m in scholarships for 2018
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will begin accepting scholarship applications on 1 August for its 2018 Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts programs, courses and lab classes. GIA scholarships, which total over $2m (£1.52m) for 2018, align with the Institute’s goals of providing quality education in gemology and jewellery to…
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Jul- 2017 -31 July
CMJ’s CEO Willie Hamilton steps down
Willie Hamilton, CEO of Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), has announced his departure from the role after 10 years. The CMJ is a buying group for independent retailers of watches and jewellery in the UK and Ireland and currently has over 150 members. Michael Aldridge, chairman of CMJ, said: “Willie…
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31 July
VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show partners with DGJG
VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, has announced a partnership with Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG), a non-profit trade association. DGJG has more than 700 members and represents companies accounting for almost 80% of the regional jewellery trade. The partnership evolves DGJG’s previous support of VICENZAORO Dubai and Dubai International…
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31 July
Henryka prepares to unveil major brand overhaul
Silver and gemstone jewellery specialist Henryka is preparing to unveil a major rebrand. As part of this, it will be offering independent retailers a more focused sales support package that includes contemporary point-of-sale, marketing material and a tailored sales support programme. Henryka’s new marketing material reflects the brand’s new focus,…
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28 July
Four more categories for IJL awards announced
In a change from previous years, a selection of industry media editors will decide on the winners in four coveted categories, including Exhibitor of the Year, during IJL 2017. International Jewellery London has teamed up with a panel of industry editors to present four exhibitors with Editors’ Choice Awards at…
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28 July
Summer sunshine boosts retail sales
Retail sales growth picked up in the year to July, exceeding expectations for minimal growth, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 111 firms, of which 57 were retailers, showed that the volume of sales grew at a healthy pace – driven by grocery and…
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