Trade Organisations
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Jul- 2015 -20 July
Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) unification working party today names Michael Rawlinson the inaugural chief executive officer for the new organisation, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson, currently chief executive of the NAG, was appointed following a comprehensive selection process involving interviews and…
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Jun- 2015 -23 June
Patrick Fuller to address those concerned about unification
The soon-to-be president of the new National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), Patrick Fuller, has spoken of his “delight” that the unification vote succeeded. Fuller, who is the chairman of WB the Creative Jewellery Group, said an amalgamated association is something he has dreamt of for a “very long time” and…
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16 June
NAG and BJA members vote to unify
The members of the NAG and the BJA have voted unanimously in favour of unifying the two trade associations at a London meeting. The meeting, which took place at Goldsmith’s Hall near St. Paul’s Cathedral, comprised an AGM for the National Association of Goldsmiths and an EGM for the British…
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16 June
Gem-A members ‘could force’ EGM
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released an statement acknowledging disquiet amongst some of its members, but previously told Jewellery Focus it is could not release a statement containing a direct response to the concerns raised in a recent petition. In its statement, the organisation said: “The Council of Gem-A is well aware of…
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8 June
WFDB to discuss co-operation with new Diamond Producers’ Association
The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has said the upcoming presidents meeting between his body and the International Diamond Manufacturers’ Association will be used as an opportunity to discuss cooperating with the new Diamond Producers’ Association (DPA). Ernie Blom said: “I am looking forward to meeting some…
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May- 2015 -28 May
Big 7 diamond miners to form association
Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies have announced plans to form a new Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The founding members – ALROSA, De Beers, Rio Tinto, Dominion Diamond Corporation, Lucara Diamond Corporation, Petra Diamonds, and Gem Diamonds – said they will work together to “support the development of…
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20 May
Diamond Bourse’s Harry Levy releases statement on heist
The president of the London Diamond Bourse, Harry Levy, has expressed his “delight” after Scotland Yard managed to recover high value articles connected with the Hatton Garden jewellery heist. He said: “We were all delighted with the wonderful news the Police released regarding the arrests and recovery of a substantial…
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18 May
WFDB calls for further debate on issue of over-grading
The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom has expressed his support for the industry-wide debate on the issue of overgrading. He said it will be one of the issues on the agenda of the presidents’ meeting, a biennial gathering of the 30 members of the…
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14 May
US and India drive global jewellery demand
The first three months of 2015 saw stable gold demand, according to the latest Gold Demands Trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC). Total demand for Q1 2015 was 1,079 tonnes, down just 1% on the same period last year. The WGC said conditions differed from market to market,…
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13 May
NAG and BJA to host unification meetings
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) and the British Jewellers Association (BJA) have announced they will host two members’ meetings to discuss the planned unification of the two organisations. The trade bodies have written to their members inviting them to attend a members day where both will be making presentations to…
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