Trade Organisations
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May- 2017 -19 May
NAJ CEO steps down
Michael Rawlinson has announced that he has stepped down from his role as the CEO of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson said that his reason for his resignation was to pursue other interests. In his resignation letter, he said: “I have achieved what I set out to do…
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18 May
Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer Competition
Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer has launched its third installment of its Young Designer Competition. Jacobs the Jewellers will hold the competition at its store between 6 – 30 June and will feature the work of ten designers from the competition collaborators Bishopsland Educational Trust.. The competition is in also…
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17 May
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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16 May
GIA warns of ‘hybrid’ diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has warned of “hybrid” diamonds entering the supply chain after uncovering a natural diamond with a blue synthetic coating. Claiming that the stone was the first of its kind that the institute had encountered, it reported that a number of “unusual characteristics” gave away…
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2 May
IIDGR launches first diamond detection course
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) has announced the launch of a world-first Synthetic Diamond Detection course. The program run by the Institute, which is part of De Beers, will be a two-day lab course. It will be unveiled at the end of the JCK trade in Las…
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Apr- 2017 -28 April
International Jewellery London announces partnership with Goldsmiths’ Centre
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has been announced as the official partners of this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) show. The sponsorship agreement has been set up to help provide support for designers exhibiting at the show. The support will include using The Goldsmiths’ Centre as a venue for ILJ’s Exhibitor Summer…
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26 April
Goldsmiths’ Centre celebrates 5th birthday
The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London has just celebrated its fifth birthday. The Centre celebrated the milestone at an event with over 200 friends, alumni and partner organisations. Its new ‘Impact Report’ was also launched at the event and animated film, which displayed the company’s achievements and future plans. The…
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25 April
Vanilla Ink launches ‘unique’ jewellery school
Scotland-based Vanilla Ink Studios has partnered with goldsmith Scott McIntyre to create a new jewellery school. The Vanilla Ink Jewellery School says it aims to close the gap between education and the industry, and wants to “shape and grow” the jewellery sector in Scotland. A crowdfunding campaign has been set…
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24 April
GIA creates fake diamond detector
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched a device that can detect synthetic diamonds – even those already mounted in jewellery. Until now, the majority of detectors could only determine the authenticity of loose stones. The device created by the GIA will use advanced spectroscopic technology, which can pinpoint…
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18 April
Independent gallery launches Nottingham Jewellery School
The Focus Gallery in Nottingham has launched a new jewellery school to teach skills to local designer-makers. The gallery hopes that the new ‘Nottingham Jewellery School’ will help local jewellers “brush up on existing skills and engage their creativity”. With the official Opening on 6 May, the first day will…
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