Chains
Chains are a core component of the jewellery trade, essential for both standalone pieces and as part of necklaces, bracelets, and other designs. For UK jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding trends in chain styles, materials, and consumer preferences is key to meeting market demand. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage on chains, including product launches, design innovations, manufacturing techniques, and insights into supply chain and sourcing developments that affect this vital category.
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Sep- 2014 -15 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade announces consultation process on its Standard for Gold
Fairtrade International has launched a public consultation on its Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals for Artisanal and Small-scale Mining.ย The consultation will explore how Fairtrade can best tackle new regulation and legislation in the gold industry. The aim is for Fairtrade to offer a small but scalable solution…
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Jul- 2014 -24 JulyAppointments
Gem-A appoints Vivien Johnston as new ethics manager
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed luxury ethical retailer and chair of the Jewellery Ethics Committee (JECUK), Vivien Johnston, as its new ethics and CSR manager.ย The news follows the latest, ethics-focused World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) congress in Moscow with Gem-A taking the lead on corporate social…
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Jun- 2014 -19 JuneEvents
Tendence 2014 to showcase up-and-coming talent
International consumer-goods event, Tendence, will unveil its new Talents Carat display in August, giving 21 up-and-coming designers their very own display. The Talents Carat display will see the 21 up-and-coming talents, from nine different countries, exhibit their first jewellery creations to an international public consisting of buyers, manufacturers and trend…
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Apr- 2014 -14 AprilManufacturers
INTERVIEW: Jesper Nielsen of Endless Jewellery
[blockquote style=”2″]The founder and former CEO of Pandora gives Michael Northcott a candid interview on his career there, and why he is confident that his new venture, Endless Jewellery, will be bigger and better.[/blockquote] Can you give us a potted history of your career? I started in the jewellery industry…
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryInternational
Signet tightens grip on US market with $690m Zale purchase
The US owner of British jewellery chains H Samuel and Ernest Jones has inched closer to market domination with the acquisition of smaller American chain Zale for a reported $690m (ยฃ414m). In a statement, Signet said it had stumped up for a $21-per-share cash deal, which represented a 41 per…
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19 FebruaryManufacturers
RJC certifies IWC and Panerai
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that luxury watch manufacturers IWC Schaffhausen and Panerai have achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the councilโs Member Certification system. The RJCโs interim CEO, Catherine Sproule, said: โThe successful verification assessmentย [for both manufacturers] was led by…
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Nov- 2013 -27 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC launch new Code of Practices
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its new Code of Practices while celebrating more than two-thirds of its membership achieving Certified Member level. During 2012 to 2013, the RJC carried out an extensive multi-stakeholder review of its mandatory Member standard, the Code of Practices. Incorporating valuable feedback from over…
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4 NovemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks among jewellers topping โhappiness surveyโ
A recent survey of the happiness of customers who shop at high street businesses put three jeweller chains in the top 50 brands. The High Street Happiness Survey was conducted by Activate Solutions Group, recognised Beaverbrooks, F.Hinds and H.Samuel within the rankings. Beaverbrooks, which was placed second on the list,…
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Apr- 2013 -2 AprilManufacturers
Capella invests in the industry’s ethical future
Leading UK precious metal refiner Capella Manufacturing Ltd has launched a campaign to back the future of the jewellery industry by supporting up-and-coming students.
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Sep- 2012 -25 SeptemberProduct Launches
UNHCR and Frogpearl collaborate to create โHopeโ bracelet
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and jewellery company Frogpearl have partnered up to produce and distribute an ethically sourced โHopeโ bracelet.
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