News

Apr- 2013 -

16 April

Fairtrade International to simplify Fairtrade gold labelling

Fairtrade International has announced that Fairtrade labelling on gold is set to become more straightforward as the formal partnership it has with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) draws to a close this month.

15 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Fortnum & Mason reveals impressive new jewellery department

Iconic British brand Fortnum & Mason has opened the doors to its brand new jewellery department, which boasts a metallic colour palette, bespoke fittings, and a glamorous Swarovski chandelier.

15 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tivon creates bespoke ring in aid of NYC flood victims

Tivon Fine Jewellery has announced the completion of a bespoke piece of jewellery inspired by and made in aid of New York City natural disaster victims, which it began in 2012.

12 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Asprey Bond Street gets a new look

The jewellery and watch departments of British luxury goods brand Asprey’s flagship retail store on New Bond Street have benefited from a re-design by consultancy gpstudio.

12 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

David M Robinson showroom increases opening hours

David M Robinson’s Manchester showroom is now open seven days a week; allowing customers even more time to enjoy the luxury jewellery and timepieces.

11 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Cassandra Yap creates limited edition prints for Bobby White collection

For the launch of his ‘Race to the Moon’ Collection, Bobby White asked artist Cassandra Yap to create 20 limited edition screen prints, who has duly obliged.

10 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Gemfields market value drops following Zambian government announcement

Following revelations that the Zambian government is putting plans into action to clean up its gemstone trade – to the detriment of many emerald producers – Gemfields has experienced its biggest one-day market value loss in four years.

10 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Composer debuts jewellery-inspired song

Smashing Pumpkins violinist Ysanne is releasing a new song, along with a film, called The Mermaid Song, which was directly inspired by a pendant and ring designed by jeweller Russell Lownsbrough.

9 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary

On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.

9 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

Institute of Registered Valuers warns of hoax valuations

The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) is warning consumers and jewellers about valuers claiming to be IRV registered, when they are not.