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Apr- 2014 -1 April
National Pawnbrokers Association welcomes FCA’s new regime
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) and its members have welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new regime for regulating consumer credit. The NPA is working with the pawnbroking industry to ensure compliance with the new FCA Sourcebook (CONC), and says its members have been prepared and informed of the changes,…
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1 April
Gary Wroe elected as new BJA chairman
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has appointed Gary Wroe as its new chairman. Wroe, who is managing director of Birmingham-based Hockley Mint, was elected by a vote of the BJA’s national committee late last week. He will succeed Gary Williams who steps down at the end of April. Speaking to Jewellery…
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Mar- 2014 -28 March
Gecko increases international presence with return to Basel
Jewellery manufacturer Gecko is looking to increase its international presence having returned to BaselWorld for the first time in several years.Part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group, Gecko is showcasing alongside Domino at Basel, with collections from Fiorelli Costume and Fiorelli Silver, Fred Bennett and D for Diamond. Children’s range,…
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28 March
Katherine Jenkins named brand ambassador for Citizen
Citizen has revealed its new brand ambassador for the UK, multi-award winning opera star Katherine Jenkins.The ‘classical crossover’ artist joins a team of female Citizen brand ambassadors including US singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and professional women’s tennis player Victoria Azarenka. Jenkins’ signing comes at a key time for the brand, coinciding…
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26 March
Saatchi Gallery chosen for NAG annual general meeting
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has announced that its 120th annual general meeting will be held this year at the Saatchi Gallery on 18th June 2014. The AGM will coincide with the Jewellery & Watch London trade show. In its announcement, the body said that whilst the meeting is “primarily for…
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25 March
F Hinds family members cut ribbon on relocated Bracknell store
Two members of the family that owns F Hinds, Roy and Eric, have cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the company’s brand new store in Charles Square, Bracknell. In the spirit of history and re-enactment, they were both back in Bracknell to repeat the ceremony that officially opened…
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20 March
IJL to feature Adolfo Courrier
Luxury by IJL has announced Adolfo Courrier will join the the selection of high-end jewellery brands in attendance at the new spin-off luxury show in London this year. The news comes after Suzy Menkes, style editor of the International New York Times, named London “the New York of Europe”, a…
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19 March
Allied Gold buys majority stake in Argentium silver
London jewellery manufacturer Allied Gold has purchased the majority shareholding in Argentium, the company responsible for a new high-purity silver alloy that is highly resistant to tarnish and is hypoallergenic. Argentium is brighter and whiter than traditional silver with no fire stain and a low maintenance surface that does not…
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19 March
Tiffany & Co names insurance boss Ralph Nicoletti as new CFO
US jewellery manufacturer and retailer Tiffany & Co has announced the appointment of Ralph Nicoletti as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Nicoletti, 56, will be based in New York and responsible for the company’s worldwide financial functions and information technology. He will report to Michael…
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18 March
Objet bought by scrap-dealer identified as £20m Fabergé egg
A £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Fabergé himself was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold and diamond and sapphire encrusted egg for £8,000 at a bric-a-brac market in…
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