Trade Organisations
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Mar- 2025 -26 March
The Goldsmiths’ Centre pledges support to Bright New Gems Initiative
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has revealed that it has pledged its support to the Bright New Gems Initiative. As a result, the company has by opening up entry to its popular Getting Started Online, a one-week introduction to business course, to the winners. The six successful 2024 Bright New Gems winners…
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13 March
Houlden’s Leaders in Luxury event sees record post-covid attendance
Houlden has revealed that its most recent Leaders in Luxury: The London Legacy event saw a record post-covid attendance alongside a high-impact catwalk showcase. Held at a prestigious Hilton venue, the event brought together members, supplier partners, and leading industry figures. The opening night set the tone with an exclusive…
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Feb- 2025 -25 February
RJC launches RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS) to set a benchmark for ethical and sustainable practices in the laboratory-grown (lab-grown) diamond and lab-grown coloured gemstone sector. The LGMS outlines the necessary provisions for RJC members working with lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown coloured gemstones,…
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Jan- 2025 -16 January
Susan Jacques to retire as GIA president and CEO
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the end of 2025. Jacques became GIA’s president and CEO on 1 January 2014 after serving as interim CEO for six months. Before that, she was a member of the GIA…
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15 January
London Diamond Bourse launches Women’s Network
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the launch of its new Women’s Network. The Women’s Network is an initiative aimed at empowering and supporting the women who shape the diamond and jewellery industry. The inaugural event ‘Coffee and Diamonds’ took place at the LDB in December, hosting the women…
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Dec- 2024 -11 December
Responsible Jewellery Council updates COP and COC standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced updates to its Code of Practices (COP) and Chain of Custody (COC) standards in its 5-year ISEAL mandated review. The COC standard has been updated to recognise three main types of eligible material for recycled metals: Pre-Consumer, Post Consumer, Waste and a mix…
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4 December
NAJ appoints new vice chair
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Mehdi Saadian, director of the GIA London campus, as the new vice chair of the NAJ. Saadian is an active member of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and the Academy of Experts. He has played a significant role…
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Nov- 2024 -29 November
UKJSAC advises on government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation
The UK Jewellery, Silverware, and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable has shared its insights with the Department for Business and Trade as part of the government’s consultation on its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, unveiled in September. This submission highlighted the jewellery sector’s vital role in driving both economic growth and social…
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22 November
GIA board of governors welcomes two new members
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the addition of two new members – Lisa Bridge, president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweller and Dr. Wendy Bohrson, professor of geology at the Colorado School of Mines at its recent meeting. As president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweller, a…
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
Q2 gold jewellery consumption negatively impacted by record price
Record gold price took its toll on Q2 jewellery consumption as volumes fell 19% to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, according to the latest World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. In value, Q2 jewellery demand measured US$29bn (£22.5bn). That was 4% lower y/y as the sharp rise in…
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