Trade Organisations
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Apr- 2024 -23 April
The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses in the UK, irrespective of whether they are a member of the association or not. In 2022, the NAJ launched its strategy centred around compliance, profitability, and responsibility. This strategy…
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12 April
UK hallmarking falls 7.7% in March
The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 7.7% in March compared with the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 546,530, down from 591,874 last year and comes after hallmarking fell 4.1% in February. The total…
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4 April
BATF and NAJ announce date for 2024 AGMs
The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have announced they will host their respective AGMs on 6 June 2024. The events will be held at the Tower of London and followed by a celebratory Benevolent Society dinner and private tour of the British Crown…
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Mar- 2024 -28 March
Goldsmiths Centre unveils apprentice exhibition
The Goldsmiths Centre has announced a new exhibition showcasing pieces from four apprentices. The Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices exhibition will be on display until 25 April 2024. The artists on show are Sophie Chapman, representing Asprey London Ltd, Amy Gibson, from Alex Monroe Ltd, Celeste…
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19 March
GSI launches B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform
Gemological Science International (GSI) has launched a new B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform. The platform is crafted to aid jewellery manufacturers in efficiently sourcing goods for their GSI certified jewellery programmes, providing a “vital resource” for seamless transactions within the industry. The GSI Stock Exchange offers both natural and lab-grown…
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14 March
The Goldsmiths’ Company makes Court of Assistants appointment
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Jos Skeates as a new member of its Court of Assistants. Skeates has been elected for his commercial, social and environmental experience, and for his contributions to the craft and trade of goldsmithing. Equivalent to a non-executive board, the Court of Assistants…
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11 March
Natural Diamond Council launches new platform
The Natural Diamond Council has announced the launch of a new platform; Real. Rare. Responsible. The platform is aimed to showcase the unique beauty and rarity of natural diamonds, and the ethical responsibility inherent within the global natural diamond industry. The launch comes after NDC’s global ambassador Lily James experienced…
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7 March
GIA appoints Brandon H. Pace as general counsel
Brandon H. Pace, an attorney with over two decades of legal experience in the financial and technology sectors, has been appointed by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as the Institute’s general counsel. In his new role, he will report to president and CEO Susan Jacques and is a member of…
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5 March
Houlden announces new CEO
Houlden has announced the appointment of Isabel Rhodes as its new CEO, ahead of its Spring meeting. Helen Haddow, the current CEO, will continue in her position for the next three months, supporting the smooth transition to the new CEO. She will then assume her role on the board over…
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5 March
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new chair
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Dave Meleski, president, and CEO of Richline Group, as its new chair. Meleski is taking over as chair from David Bouffard, who is term-limited after being elected to two three-year terms in 2018. Bouffard will step down as chair on…
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