News
-
Jul- 2013 -18 July
New watch training course from The Birmingham Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced a new training course for retail staff to gain a better understanding of watchmaking and features. ‘Understanding Watches’ will be delivered by watch industry expert Peter Tales MBHI, and will take the form of a one day course intended for retail staff or enthusiasts…
Read More » -
18 July
DVK presents debut launch of luxury jewellery line from designer Julia Cameron
Private equity outfit DVK has partnered with international designer Julia Cameron for her debut jewellery collection in central London. Entrepreneur Deepak Kuntawala, founder of the boutique private equity and commodity trading company, has pledged to promote and nurture British entrepreneurs as they make their mark on the world business stage.…
Read More » -
16 July
Raw Pearls to sponsor special award at GCDCA 2014
The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards 2014 will feature a new pearl design award sponsored by Raw Pearls. The Raw Pearls Special Award will seek to encourage and reward the innovative use of pearls within contemporary fine jewellery design. The winner will need to showcase them in modern style…
Read More » -
14 July
BJA reports record membership numbers
The British Jewellers’ Association today reported record numbers of member organisations in its ranks. The association has received more 20 membership applications for July alone, and the total number of members has grown by 20% since 2010. Most of the growth has come from a surge in the number of…
Read More » -
14 July
Wongs Jewellers hosts a ‘right royal baby shower’ for Wills and Kate
Wongs Jewellers in Whitechapel celebrated the impending birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s baby with a charity Baby Shower. At the event, which included a champagne afternoon tea and beauty treatments, guests were asked to bring along an item of baby clothing worth up to £10, and all…
Read More » -
12 July
BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013
The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…
Read More » -
11 July
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
Read More » -
8 July
Baccarat shop-in-shop re-opens at Harrods
Baccarat has recently opened a new concession at Harrods ahead of the iconic brand’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Read More » -
5 July
Lance James Jewellers honoured in business awards
Lance James Jewellers of Hertford was crowned runner-up for East Hertfordshire Business of the Year at a glittering ceremony last week.
Read More » -
4 July
UK jewellery designer chosen by top Mayfair store
UKjewellerydesigner AiJade is celebrating being selected by Wolf & Badger, the designer stores in Mayfair and Notting Hill described by Vogue as ‘Britain’s Best Boutiques’.
Read More »
