Canada
Canada plays an important role in the global jewellery trade as both a source of ethically mined materials, including diamonds and gold, and a market for UK jewellers and suppliers seeking international opportunities. With a strong focus on sustainability and responsible sourcing, Canada’s jewellery sector influences global supply chain practices and consumer expectations. Jewellery Focus covers Canada-related developments, from trade agreements and supplier connections to market trends and insights relevant to UK jewellery professionals engaging with this key region.
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Jan- 2016 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints David Reddaway as new clerk
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of David Reddaway as its new clerk, effective from January 15 2016. Reddaway succeeds Dick Melly who, after 11 years at the helm of the company, is now retiring. He joins the company from a second career as a non-executive director at Beko;…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
De Beers suspends Canada Snap Lake mine operation
De Beers has announced it has suspended operations at its Snap Lake diamond mine in Canada due to poor market conditions. The company said work to suspend production at the mine has begun, a process which could take up to nine months. It will evaluate market conditions over the next…
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Jun- 2015 -25 JuneRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Canary Wharf store
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new store in London’s financial district, Canary Wharf. The retailer’s new 976 sq ft boutique, located at 22 Canada Place, will offer a mix of luxury watch brands including Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Bell & Ross, Parmigiani, Baume & Mercier, Bremont, Hublot…
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17 JuneProduct Launches
Serendipity Diamonds launches CanadaMark diamond engagement rings
Serendipity Diamonds, a UK-based diamond and jewellery supplier, has added traceable, ethically-sourced CanadaMark diamond engagement rings as part of its offering. The company said it created its first 100% traceable diamond engagement ring commission earlier this month – using a combination of Fairtrade Gold and CanadaMark diamonds. CanadaMark diamonds are…
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Jul- 2014 -14 JulyManufacturers
De Beers to introduce Forevermark in UK and Ireland
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies has announced it will be expanding into the UK and Ireland this Autumn, making the region the first in Western Europe to sell the brand. Crossworks Manufacturing has been appointed as the only licensee partner and will be working with…
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11 JulyInternational
Dansk Smykkekunst receives Danish Export Award
Danish fashion jewellery brand, Dansk Smykkekunst, has become one of five companies in Denmark to be awarded the King Frederik IX Honorary Award for Excellence for “exemplary efforts” in the Danish export market. Managing directors, Christian and Malene Storm were presented with the esteemed award aboard the Royal Yacht, ‘Dannebrog’,…
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2 JulyInternational
Signet Group announces major management re-shuffle
Signet Jewelers today announced that Ronald Ristau resigned from his position as CFO, as did Theo Killion, the president and CEO of the recently acquired Zale division. Current senior vice president and controller Michele Santana has been promoted to CFO designate, effective immediately, and George Murray, Signet’s current chief integration management…
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Jun- 2014 -3 JuneAppointments
De Beers awards $37m technology contract to BT
BT has won a significant new contract with The De Beers Group of Companies. The six-year agreement, worth $37m, sees BT orchestrate a wide range of IT services across 70 De Beers Group sites, including exploration and mining locations across the world. Established in 1888, De Beers’ diamond exploration, mining…
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Feb- 2014 -5 FebruaryInternational
De Beers adds 75 years’ experience to executive committee with new hires
De Beers has made three new appointments to its executive committee, which it says adds 75 years of combined diamond industry experience to the team. Paul Rowley, executive vice president of global sightholder sales; Neil Ventura, executive vice president of auction sales; and Balisi Bonyongo, CEO of Debswana, will join…
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Jun- 2013 -27 JuneRetailers
Alfred Terry announces launch of Canadia Diamonds
Alfred Terry has launched ethically mined Canadia Diamonds in the UK.
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