Trade Organisations
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Aug- 2013 -21 August
CMJ chief executive to join leadership of CIBJO
The chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Willie Hamilton, is to take on a role in CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as executive vice president of Sector B covering jewellery distribution. CIBJO president Dr Gaetano Cavalieri said: “The CIBJO board of directors has discussed what is widely…
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Jul- 2013 -18 July
New watch training course from The Birmingham Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced a new training course for retail staff to gain a better understanding of watchmaking and features. ‘Understanding Watches’ will be delivered by watch industry expert Peter Tales MBHI, and will take the form of a one day course intended for retail staff or enthusiasts…
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14 July
BJA reports record membership numbers
The British Jewellers’ Association today reported record numbers of member organisations in its ranks. The association has received more 20 membership applications for July alone, and the total number of members has grown by 20% since 2010. Most of the growth has come from a surge in the number of…
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12 July
BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013
The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…
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May- 2013 -1 May
BJA announces Members Day and AGM date
The annual general meeting of the BJA will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London at 2.30pm on 20 May, in addition to the organisation’s first ever Members Day.
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Apr- 2013 -9 April
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary
On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.
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2 April
Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme
Holts Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of its exclusive National Apprenticeship Programme.
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Mar- 2013 -28 March
BJA launches mentoring programme to its membership
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has launched a new website detailing its mentoring service to its membership.
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28 March
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches its master class series
The Goldsmiths’ Centre recently launched its series of technical master classes for trade professionals with a session focusing on optical diamond setting.
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22 March
Geoff Whitefield elected IRV chairman
Long-time member of the National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) Geoff Whitefield will replace Jonathan Lambert as IRV chairman this June.
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