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UK jewellery industry ‘confused’ by KP decision

The UK jewellery industry "has been left baffled following the recent announcement that Zimbabwe is once again to be included in the Kimberley Process (KP)," according to the ethics committee of the National Association of Jewellers and British Jewellers' Association, which added that "the message from inside the UK trade…

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Future 100 honour for Fifi Bijoux director Vivien Johnston

Founder and managing director of Fifi Bijoux Vivien Johnston was announced as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011.  

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Chamilia shows support for the Royal British Legion

Personalised jewellery brand Chamilia has announced a new partnership with the Royal British Legion, which will see 10 per cent of its net sales of the blooming poppy bead being donated to the charity.

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ARM and RJC join forces to improve practices in artisanal and small scale mining

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced their agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to work co-operatively on shared objectives.   The ARM and RJC will collaborate to develop projects to improve social, environmental and labour practices, and to ensure the implementation…

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Van Cleef & Arpels certified by the RJC

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Van Cleef & Arpels, the French jewellery maison, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by its Member Certification System.   “Trust is the foundation of our craft and this certification leverages this trust,”…

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Theo Fennell helps Sudocrem celebrate 80 years

To mark its 80th birthday, Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream will be auctioning a £10,000 charm bracelet designed by Theo Fennell, to raise money for the NSPCC.   Theo said: “I loved the idea of designing something for Sudocrem, which appealed to the big baby in me. I hope it raises…

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Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012

An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last month and agreed on the need to establish the certification of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold in the US market.   Aiming for 2012, the group will “undertake a critical examination…

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New website to showcase Weston Beamor’s services

Weston Beamor has launched a new website www.westonbeamor.co.uk, designed to “demonstrate the breadth of jewellery making services it now offers its customers.”   Weston Beamor director Yvonne Brookes said: “We wanted a site that is easily accessible, clear and easy to use, and which also shows at a glance the…

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Mishca expansion sees a string of new stockists

Jewellery brand Mishca Jewels London has announced several new stockists throughout the UK and Ireland, following the launch of its new luxury autumn/winter 2011 collections.   Jewellery retailers Goodwins, Williamson Brown, Simon Milne, Red Accessories and Eastgate Antiques are just a few of the names to stock the brand’s latest…

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Assay office announces further training courses for 2012

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it has extended its core training and education programme to introduce two new one-day interactive courses in 2012. Understanding Coloured Gemstones will provide “technical information in an accessible way about the most important coloured stones that are used in jewellery,” and Identifying Hallmarks…

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