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NAJ launches new practical valuation qualification

The NAJ has announced the launch of the ATHE Level 3 JET Certificate in the Foundations of Appraisal Practice (FoAP). The qualification teaches the basic theories, methodologies and good working practices needed to become a competent valuer. The qualification will supersede the existing Certificate of Appraisal Theory in a bid…

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Women’s Jewellery Network closes permanently

The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has confirmed its immediate closure after founder Victoria McKay announced her decision to step down.  It comes as McKay said she was unable to dedicate the time needed to run the network, with other board members unable to take over the role due to other…

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Theo Fennell unveils award winners

Theo Fennell has announced the two winners of its annual Central St Martins award show.  The event marks the 12th year the jeweller has sponsored the BA design show, and presented the annual awards. Two students have now been awarded in two categories set by Theo Fennell, in Best Design…

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Ch. Dahlinger expands mask collection

Ch. Dahlinger has announced new measures of support for customers with the expansion of its protective, disposable masks collection.  The move comes as the boxes and jewellery stands specialist said the development of the pandemic was “still not predictable”, but noted that its latest offering can assist jewellers and goldsmiths…

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Applications for Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund open tomorrow

Applications for The Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund, to provide financial support to black jewellers will open tomorrow (28 July). The news comes as The Goldsmiths’ Company announced its collaboration with Gordon,, who wrote an open letter to the jewellery industry highlighting how current practices and systems limit accessibility and entry…

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The Goldsmiths’ Company hosts first virtual freedom ceremony

The Goldsmiths’ Company hosted its first virtual freedom ceremony event on 22 July in the company’s 700-year-history. The company announced five new members took part in the ceremony, with the new Prime Warden, Richard Fox, also recently appointed company history by becoming the first to take office virtually – as…

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Gemworld Munich will go ahead in October

Gemworld Munich is set to go ahead this autumn, taking place between 30 October and 1 November.  The announcement comes after the Bavarian State Government confirmed that trade fairs could still go ahead from 1 September with appropriate safety and hygiene measures in place.  Organisers said they had “prepared for…

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London Design Academy launches post-pandemic forums

The London Design Academy will launch this week, alongside the first in a series of online global forums, entitled ‘East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream’.  The upcoming forums will focus on how education can provide a “better bridge between the jewellery sector and industry in the post pandemic…

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Theo Fennell unveils RCA Awards winners

Theo Fennell has announced the winners of its annual RCA awards.  Prizes are awarded to graduating students from the Jewellery and Metal MA programme, with the event now in its sixteenth consecutive year. While the awards show is typically held at the Royal College of Art, this year’s students had…

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Goldsmiths’ Company launches collab to support Black jewellers

The Goldsmiths’ Company has today announced a collaboration with Kassandra Lauren Gordon, a Black jeweller who wrote an open letter to the jewellery industry highlighting how current practices and systems limit accessibility and entry into the trade for Black people. The letter also included a five-point plan to help increase…

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