Trade Organisations

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 announces exhibitors

The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 exhibitors that will be taking part in the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair later this year. The fair will include 92 jewellers and 34 silversmiths, as well as 10 graduates who will be making their debut at the event. The designer-makers will be…

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GIA creates free gem guide for artisanal miners

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has produced a gem guide which they will give to artisanal miners free of charge. Working in association with NGO Pact and women’s mining communities in Tanzania, the guide offers basic gemmological and market knowledge in gem-producing areas. It has been launched as a…

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T H March and National Association of Jewellers form new club

Jewellery trade insurance firm T H March and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have teamed up to launch a brand new ‘club’. In a continuation of the two companies 111 year relationship, the two establishments unveiled another club which it hopes will offer its members a wide range of…

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NAJ to launch millennial-led steering group

The National Association of Jewelers (NAJ) is calling on millennials to form a new steering group. The steering group will aim to give millennials – which by 2020 will form 50% of the global workforce – a platform to voice their ideas, while at the same time looking at how…

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Gem-A revives historic ties with Canadian Gemmological Association

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has renewed its historic partnership with the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA). The partnership takes inspiration from a previous agreement between the two associations, and will offer students and graduates of both associations access to shared gemmological education. In practice, this will enable CGA…

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Goldsmiths’ Centre launches new business growth programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London has today launched its new Goldsmiths’ Business Growth Programme for “exceptional and ambitious members” of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries. The programme, funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, will provide 10 entrepreneurs who have the potential and drive to transform their businesses with the skills to…

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NAJ secures 56 applications for membership in new Spring Fair recruitment drive

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) attracted a record number of membership applications during this year’s iteration of Jewellery & Watch in Birmingham. Applications came from across the whole supply chain including 17 suppliers, 17 designers, three international, one jewellery industry associate and 19 retailers. NAJ chairman, Simon Johnson, said: “I…

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London Diamond Bourse members vote in favour of resolution

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) held an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, 3rd November where the future of the organisation was discussed openly with all members present. The meeting was attended by members from all parts of the trade including workshops, specialist insurers, SME and major diamond dealers. The Council of…

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Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy

Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased demand for diamonds and jewellery, according to the Rapaport Group. In a statement on the US election result, the firm said lower taxes, higher domestic employment and the end of…

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Goldsmiths’ Company issues final call for Make Your Mark entries

The deadline for the inaugural Make Your Mark Awards is at 5pm on Friday 21st October 2016, the Goldsmiths’ Company has announced. Judges will be looking for the best design of a precious metal piece incorporating a UK hallmark within the design, and says the spirit of the awards is…

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