Trade Organisations

De Beers partners with the UN to boost equality

De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women across its organisation, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing. The firm has committed to achieving equality in the appointment of women and men into senior leadership roles, investing in women…

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‘Top prizes’ secured for this year’s Make Your Mark Awards

This year’s winners of this year’s Make Your Mark Awards are set to receive ‘top prizes’ donated from different companies in the jewellery and silversmithing industry. Prizes secured to date include a coaching session with jewellery house Garrard, which will include a tour of its historic London workshop. Also, jewellery…

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Goldsmiths announced as headline sponsor for bridal show

Goldsmiths has been named headline sponsor for this year’s Condé Nast Brides – The Show 2017. Jewellery experts from Goldsmiths will be providing advice on the perfect rings for brides and their partners through its Bespoke Bridal services. Visitors to the show will be able to browse through The Bespoke…

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CIBJO releases report considering impact of new EU regulations on jewellery trade

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a report analysing the global impact of the new European Union (EU) mineral conflict legislation on the jewellery trade. The new legislation, passed in April, is designed to eliminate the import of gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten that has been used to finance…

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De Beers launches diamond education experience with Ridgeway

Ridgeway have delivered an education hub for The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies. This will house the Group’s first online education course, aimed at sharing knowledge with industry members across the globe. The Diamond Foundation Course consists of eight…

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Industry’s first synthetic detector for set jewellery comes to market

The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), a De Beers company, has announced what it claims is the first synthetic screening device for set jewellery, SYNTHdetect, now available for delivery. SYNTHdetect is the only synthetic screening device that has been designed specifically for jewellery retailers, allowing them to…

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Goldsmiths’ Centre reveals Setting Out participants

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has revealed the eight jewellery designer makers who will be taking part in this year’s incubation course, Setting Out. All participating startups will benefit from central London-based studio space and a year of intensive business, design and product development training, aiming to help them to transition from…

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THE RUMOUR MILL – Seeking clarity on the CMJ’s financials

After the Company of Master Jewellers’ self-styled ‘Marmite’ chief executive announced his resignation, and a copy of the the buying group’s annual financial report was leaked to the press, rumours abounded about the circumstances of Hamilton’s departure. We spoke to chairman Michael Aldridge, to put some of the trickier questions…

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Millennials networking group to exhibit at IJL

A new networking group for millennials in the jewellery industry will be exhibiting at the upcoming International Jewellery London show. The millennials network will be hosting a breakfast reception on Sunday, 3 September, and is inviting all young professionals to come along to find out more about the group and…

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Fair Luxury unveils designers for debut exhibition

Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX) has announced the jewellery and silverware designers chosen to exhibit as part of its first ever Fair Luxury Presents showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The exhibition will demonstrate a new view of what it means to offer ‘Fair Luxury’ in a  contemporary marketplace,…

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