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Apr- 2013 -

11 April

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.

8 April

Jewellery Focus Staff

The Goldsmiths’ Company reveals a new date for the summer season

The Goldsmiths’ Company Pavilion, an exhibition celebrating British contemporary design in the fields of jewellery, silver and furniture, will be held at Somerset House in June.

5 April