Year: 2012
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Jan- 2012 -27 JanuaryEvents
Enthusiastic mood at Scotlandโs Trade Fair
Scotland’s Trade Fair closed on Tuesday with retailers reporting a positive show with a diverse range of high quality, innovative products on offer. With a quarter of all the 500 exhibitors new to the show, and many launching to the trade for the first time, there were plenty of…
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26 JanuaryEvents
Michael Allchin set to participate in Jewellery Show seminars
Chief executive of the Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin, will participate in the Industry Insights session at the Jewellery Show 2012, focusing on the rising price of precious metals and how to innovate in times of change. He will also present his annual review for fine jewellers, entitled 'Making sense…
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25 JanuaryRetailers
Mary Portas series seeks independent retailers
Mary Portas is once again seeking independent retailers for a brand new series for Channel 4. The programme makers would like to hear from retailers who are struggling to make their business a success and are looking for advice and guidance. "After months of research for her government review…
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23 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmithsโ Fair 2012 calls for UK designer-makers working in precious metals
The two-week Goldsmiths' Fair for professional silversmiths and jewellers, due to be held at Goldsmiths' Hall in London from 24 to 30 September 2012 (week one), and 2 to 7 October 2012 (week two), is now accepting applications from prospective exhibitors.
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20 JanuaryEconomy
Chinese New Year sees surge in gold trade
US economic affairs website the Financial News has reported an eight per cent rise in gold trading over the last three weeks, attributed to the approaching Chinese New Year.
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19 JanuaryTrade Organisations
New chief financial officer for De Beers Group
De Beers Group has appointed Gareth Mostyn as the company's chief financial officer. Mostyn, who is currently head of corporate finance at Anglo American, will begin in his new London-based role on 1 February.
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18 January
Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair approaches
The third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) opens its doors on 29 January 2012, where some 200 buyers have already secured their slots for the exclusive by-invitation-only diamond trade fair.
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17 JanuaryCelebrities
Celebrity endorsement
TV presenter, radio DJ and model Lisa Snowdon has chosen Fairtrade gold for a bespoke pendant inspired by ancient Sanskrit symbol the Aum, to mark her 40th birthday on 23 January.
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16 JanuaryDesigners
Commemorative ring to mark Titanic centenary
Nick Fitch, designer and founder of British jeweller Nicholas James, has created a ladies' half sovereign ring to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of the fateful RMS Titanic this April.
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13 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.
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