2012 | Jewellery Focus

Oct- 2012 -

12 October

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

Trade Organisations

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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

Trade Organisations

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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.

9 October

Manufacturers

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Winner of ‘Face of Bulova’ campaign announced

Kate Rebekah Osborne has been announced as the winner of Bulova UK’s ‘Face of Bulova’ competition.

8 October

Economy

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EU growth plan met with mixed reaction by the BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stated the European Commission’s new ‘Together for New Growth’ document shows good intentions, but will only be useful if it is acted upon.

5 October

Product Launches

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Ortak launches new range in aid of Poppyscotland

Scottish jeweller Ortak has revealed a new collection designed to raise money for the charity Poppyscotland.

5 October

Manufacturers

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Hot Diamonds’ worldwide distribution expansion off to successful start

Hot Diamonds has announced its international expansion programme has got off to a successful start, with new distribution agreements being signed in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

4 October

Current Affairs

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Police raid Hatton Garden premises for stolen goods

Several Hatton Garden jewellery retailers were raided by Camden Police yesterday, on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

4 October

Economy

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UK economy ‘returns to growth’

According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter.

3 October

Current Affairs

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Artisanal mining standard recognised by RJC

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the producer requirements in Part A of the Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard are now officially recognised as a ‘Responsible Mining Standard’ under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard for precious metals.