Trade Organisations
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Sep- 2016 -19 September
Holts Academy wins Erasmus funding for European jewellery tutor exchange
Holts Academy has been offered a European school exchange and research programme for its teachers, thought to be the first of its kind for the jewellery industry. Holts will run the programme with two other well-known European jewellery schools: Hogeschule Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany and Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School…
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16 September
Holiday mood lifts high street footfall
High street footfall posted the strongest increase of any shopper category in August compared with the same period last year, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Two out of the three locations reported an increase in footfall, with strong growth seen on high streets, which rose 1.1%, while retail parks reported…
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13 September
Natural Colour Diamond Association (NCDIA) launches in the UK
The Natural Colour Diamond Association (NCDIA) has announced it is to host its first meeting in the UK. The association, which launched in 2003, is a non-profit membership organisation that aims to “train, enlighten and educate” the global jewellery community and natural colour diamonds. Its first UK meeting will take…
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Aug- 2016 -30 August
Fairtrade unveils nationwide push to promote Fairtrade Gold jewellery
The Fairtrade Foundation has unveiled a new initiative as part of its Fairtrade Gold Campaign – named ‘I Do’ – in a bid to “stamp out practices that have tarnished the industry’s reputation”. The initiative will begin with a series of five nationwide conferences, which will be held across England,…
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9 August
De Beers partners with NAJ to launch new diamond grading service
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a partnership with De Beers’ diamond grading service in the UK. The service – a partnership between NAJ and the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of the De Beers Group of Companies – will see NAJ members benefit…
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Jun- 2016 -28 June
Houlden Jewellers founder brings retirement date forward
Houlden Jewellers has announced Stuart Laing, founding director of the group, is bringing forward his retirement date. Originally due to retire in June 2017, Laing and Houlden Jewellers have reached an agreement that as of 1 July 2016 Laing will retire following a recent health scare. A statement from Houlden…
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9 June
NAJ appoints new chairman and vice-chairman
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of a new chairman and vice-chairman. Simon Johnson, owner of Marmalade Fine Jewellery, was confirmed as the NAJ’s chairman at the organisation’s annual general meeting yesterday evening (Wednesday, 8 June) while Harriet Kelsall, of eponymous jewellery brand Harriet Kelsall Bespoke…
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May- 2016 -31 May
NAJ plans ‘Made in Britain’ mark to boost jewellery sales
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is considering plans to launch a ‘Made in Britain’ mark in a bid to drive jewellery sales. Hallmarking of gold and silver is currently undertaken by British assay offices which determine the metal content of the product rather than where the product was made.…
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31 May
WFDB launches Young Diamantaires programme
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched the Young Diamantaires programme at its recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. The project, which came out of discussions held by the WFDB’s Promotion Committee, aims to promote ongoing communications between younger diamond industry members and reaching out to new…
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18 May
New LDB president appointed as Harry Levy named chairman
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has appointed Menachem Prager as its new president, simultaneously creating a new chairman role. Current president Harry Levy has been appointed to the newly created position. Former vice-president Prager, who is the principal of a successful diamond company, has been a member of the bourse…
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