2012 | Jewellery Focus

Mar- 2012 -

30 March

Trade Organisations

Michael Northcott

World Gold Council unveils latest draft of Conflict-Free Gold Standard

The World Gold Council today unveiled an new ‘exposure draft’ for its Conflict-Free Gold Standard.

29 March

Retailers

Michael Northcott

Allum & Sidaway opens new Hampshire premises

Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has announced the official opening of their new flagship store.

27 March

Retailers

Michael Northcott

New London store for Tateossian boutique

Retailer Tateossian has announced it will open its fifth standalone store in Chelsea Harbour, London on 16 April, 2012.

26 March

Manufacturers

Michael Northcott

Manufacturer highlights pearl production crisis

Pearl manufacturer Raw Pearls has highlighted a shortfall in Far East pearl production after recent storms and natural disasters.

23 March

Retailers

Michael Northcott

Scorpio and Hot Diamonds announce travel retail agreement

Retail distributor Scorpio has announced a new travel retail distribution agreement with Hot Diamonds.

22 March

Economy

Michael Northcott

BUDGET 2012: FSB welcomes Osborne’s measures but highlights ‘missing link’

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the Chancellor's Budget speech, but remains concerned about some weaknesses in the case for business.

21 March

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Lord Mayor launches official prospectus for Jewellery Quarter BID

Birmingham's Lord Mayor has helped to unveil a 'treasured' document for the Jewellery Quarter – the prospectus for the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQ BID).

20 March

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

Research findings confirm bridal sector positivity

Research carried out by award-winning contemporary British jeweller Nicholas James has revealed that consumer confidence in purchasing the right engagement ring has not been affected by the recession. The survey, carried out earlier this year among a mixture of men and women, found that a significant 78 per cent would…

20 March

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

NAG calls for action on the Portas Review

With the spring deadline for the Government's response to Mary Portas's proposals rapidly approaching, the NAG convened a forum earlier this month, to discuss the ramifications of the report and to approve its adoption.

16 March

Manufacturers

Michael Northcott

Lapponia Jewelry chooses recycled gold

Finnish jewellery brand Lapponia Jewelry has redesigned its supply chain to guarantee the use of 100 per cent recycled gold in its jewellery production.