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- 2013 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
Swatch Group acquires Harry Winston in £465 million takeover
Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch Group has acquired the luxury jewellery arm of Canada’s Harry Winston in a deal to expand into luxury bracelets, rings and necklaces.
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Nov- 2012 -8 NovemberManufacturers
Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.
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5 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths creates Canadian Ice fixture in Westfield store
High street jeweller Goldsmiths has opened a permanent fixture celebrating its relationship with ethical diamond collection Canadian Ice.
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Jul- 2012 -17 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto achieves RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Rio Tinto, an international mining group, has become the first mining group to achieve RJC certification.
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Jun- 2012 -27 JuneManufacturers
Swarovski Elements announces finalists for ITS
Swarovski Elements has announced the 10 finalists for the 11th edition of the International Talent Support (ITS) competition.
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26 JuneEvents
Houlden Group holds Summer Annual Management & Buying Event
Despite the recession, the Houlden Group has once again held its Summer Annual Management & Buying Event in Horstead, East Sussex.
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Nov- 2011 -9 NovemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012
An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last month and agreed on the need to establish the certification of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold in the US market. Aiming for 2012, the group will “undertake a critical examination…
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