Year: 2014

Domino announces operations director to drive manufacturing

Precious jewellery manufacturer Domino has announced the appointment of Mark Thomas as its new operations director. Prior to joining Domino, Thomas worked at Emma Bridgewater, the Stoke-on-Trent ceramics company where he was head of manufacturing, a post which was the culmination of a 28-year career in and around the Potteries,…

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RJC appoints new chief executive

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Ashish Deo as its new chief executive officer. Deo brings global experience having worked with leading international consumer and luxury brands, and most recently from his work with as commercial director at the Fairtrade Foundation. He assumes the position on the 8th of September…

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New Designers survey reveals 90% ‘employment confidence’

A survey conducted by the organisers of the New Designers exhibition has revealed that 90% of young designers are confident of finding employment in the creative sector within one year of graduating. The survey also found that 97% believe they are equipped with transferable skills for related sectors, 69% have…

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JewelStreet set to expand with five new roles and awards programme

Startup online jewellery retailer JewelStreet.com is set to expand by creating five new roles in its head office. The expansion plans follow the success of its recent crowdfunding campaign, through CrowdCube, where it raised £200,000 of seed money from the general public – beating its original target of £100,000. JewelStreet,…

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Andrew Hinds elected new NAG chair

Andrew Hinds, director of high street multiple jeweller F Hinds, has been elected as the new chairman of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG). The nomination was proposed, seconded and carried during the association’s Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday June 18, 2014. The meeting, which coincided with…

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Gecko appoints new sales director

Gecko Jewellery has appointed Richard Cox to be its new sales director. Cox was previously a director at Design Objectives, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of craft and hobby products, including jewellery, has long experience in sales and describes his background as being in “Fast moving consumer goods.” The appointment…

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Raymond Weil joins forces with Boris Johnson for inaugural music event

Raymond Weil, the luxury Swiss watchmaker, joined forces with Boris Johnson to host a music event and fundraiser for the Mayor of London’s Music Fund. The inaugural London Music Awards were held at the iconic music venue The Roundhouse in Camden and celebrated the capital’s musical talent. The event was…

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British jewellery needs plenty more of the Beaverbrooks attitude

So often when you attend a talk or seminar at the trade shows, or even at after-dinner speeches, there is mention of how the industry needs to pull together, support new talent, and revitalise itself from within. It is therefore encouraging to witness a growing number of initiatives, with IJL’s kickstarter, growing apprenticeship…

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Timex UK lands distribution rights for Vertime brands

Timex UK has announced the expansion of its portfolio to include the Vertime brands as part of a strategy to enter the high end luxury market. From June 2014, the firm will commence exclusive distribution rights for the Versace watches, Salvatore Ferragamo watches, and Versus Versace watches. In a statement,…

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Azendi to debut wholesale collection at IJL

Jewellery brand Azendi has announced it will be showcasing its debut wholesale collection at International Jewellery London (IJL) from 31st August until 2nd September. Currently stocked in 40 House of Fraser stores and independent department stores, Azendi’s wholesale arm has been trading for three years. The brand is now looking…

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