Trade Organisations

Oct- 2012 -

16 October

RJC announces Matt Runci’s successor as chairman

The board of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that James Courage will succeed Dr Matt Runci as chairman of the organisation.

12 October

Jewellery Focus Staff

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked Olympic medals

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has announced that it hallmarked the gold and silver medals presented to athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

11 October

Jewellery Focus Staff

Plans submitted for new Birmingham Assay Office project

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced it has submitted a planning application to create a new bespoke building in the city’s Jewellery Quarter.

10 October

Jewellery Focus Staff

CMJ conference generosity benefits children’s cancer charity

Stratford-upon-Avon-based charity ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’ was the beneficiary of an overwhelming display of generosity at the Company of Master Jewellers’ (CMJ) recent UK Jewellery Conference.

Sep- 2012 -

28 September

Jewellery Focus Staff

CEO of Birmingham Assay Office completes 50 mile charity bike ride

Assay master Michael Allchin recently raised more than £4,000 for charity, undertaking a 50-mile sportive.

25 September

Jewellery Focus Staff

Last chance to get Diamond Jubilee commemorative mark

Assay Office customers are advised that there are only five working days left to request the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Hallmark.

11 September

Jewellery Focus Staff

Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review

The Fairtrade Foundation and its partner the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) are to review the standards which govern the certification for Fairtrade and Fairmined gold.

Aug- 2012 -

14 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

NAG to launch retail apprenticeship scheme

The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) is working with Skillsmart Retail to launch an apprenticeship scheme within the sector.

9 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

BJA Diamond Jubilee brooch competition finalists announced

The British Jewellery Association (BJA) has selected six finalists for its Diamond Jubilee brooch competition.

3 August

Jewellery Focus Staff

RJC certifies four new members

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that four of its members have achieved certification for meeting the criteria set by RJC’s Member Certification System.