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Jul- 2017 -25 July
Nicolle Gavin wins Weston Beamor prize at New Designers
Nicolle Gavin, a 2017 graduate in Jewellery and Silversmithing from Glasgow School of Art, has won the Weston Beamor prize for the best use of CAD combined with casting and hand-finishing techniques at the New Designers Exhibition. Gavin’s work, ‘Order in Chaos’, drew on inspiration from the aesthetics of crystal…
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24 July
Vincenzaoro to host seminar on impact of new EU regulation on jewellery trade
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the Italian Exhibition Group, will present a seminar on the EU’s new regulation on conflict minerals at this year’s Vincenzaoro show. The new legislation is expected to impact the operating procedures of both jewellery companies in the European Union and those supply them from…
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24 July
Versace launches Palazzo Empire collection for new season
Versace Timepieces has launched its Palazzo Empire collection ready for the summer season. The range, inspired by “modern femininity”, consists of three watches in pastel pink, black or white. Each features Versace’s signature Medusa head in 3D positioned between two pieces of glass on the face of the piece, giving…
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20 July
Latest hallmarking figures released by Birmingham Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay Office has released the latest hallmarking figures.
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19 July
Two large rough diamonds found by Alrosa in Yakutia
A very large rough diamond weighing almost 110 carats was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 3 of ALROSA’s Mirny Mining and Processing Division. Two days earlier, a 75-carat rough diamond was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 14 of Aikhal Mining and Processing Division. These large rough diamonds became…
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19 July
‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended
‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice across the country – with businesses ranging from takeaway apps to global airlines charging people to make card payments or for other services such as Paypal. While many industries have…
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19 July
Yoko London to return to IJL after six-year hiatus
Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London by Euro Pearls returns to IJL this year for the first time in six years. The return to the show is part of the firms renewed focus on the UK market, which includes the appointment of two new UK sales agents – Travis Burne and…
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18 July
Hatton Garden to host two-day summer festival open to public
Summer 2017 sees the Hatton Garden BID host a public event celebrating all things bridal on July 21. The Hatton Garden Festival will consists of two days packed with entertainment, competitions, talks, workshops and the big ‘Diamond Hunt’ – perfect for those who are thinking of popping the big question or…
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17 July
Signet appoints new CEO to replace Mark Light
Signet Jewelers has announced Virginia C. Drosos as its new CEO. Drosos previously served as an independent director of the company’s board since 2012 and will take up the new role on 1 August 2017. This news comes as Mark Light, who has served as CEO of Signet since 2014,…
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17 July
Watchshop.com takes on Aviator watch brand
Jewellery and watch retailer Watchshop.com has recently added Swiss brand Aviator to its portfolio. The watch brand pays tribute to the spirit of aviation through its collections and recently unveiled two new additions to its watch range at BaselWorld 2017: the MiG-29 and Airacobra. These will join the brand’s existing…
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