Hockley Mint
Coverage explores developments from a leading British jewellery manufacturer renowned for craftsmanship, sustainability, and trade support. Stories include updates on production innovation, new collections, retailer partnerships, and industry initiatives. Content highlights how investment in technology, ethical sourcing, and design excellence strengthens UK manufacturing and reinforces the company’s role within the national jewellery supply chain.
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Dec- 2025 -9 DecemberTrade Organisations
Hockley Mint’s Gary Wroe receives 2025 NAJ Chair’s Award
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint, as the winner of the 2025 NAJ Chair’s Award. The award recognises his long-standing contribution to the UK jewellery industry, and was presented at the Benevolent Society Christmas Ball at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberManufacturers
Merrell Casting adds Single Mine Origin gold to ethical range
Merrell Casting has introduced Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold to its range of ethically sourced metals, expanding its offering for the jewellery sector. The Birmingham-based casting specialist, a sister company of Hockley Mint, said the addition supports its commitment to traceable and responsibly sourced materials. Its existing range includes Fairtrade…
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilRetailers
Hockley Mint MD awarded honorary doctorate
Hockley Mint managing director Gary Wroe has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. It has been awarded in recognition of his “outstanding contributions” to the jewellery industry, particularly within the city of Birmingham, and his dedicated support for future generations through education. Wroe has led Hockley…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberEvents
BAJ to host online Apprenticeships Info-Session for industry
BAJ has announced a new Jewellery Apprenticeship Info-Session, targeted at businesses looking to grow and expand through the addition of new talent. BAJ’s Apprenticeship programme provides specialist training to budding jewellery industry workers and helps jewellery businesses to upskill their workforce. The BAJ Apprenticeship offering is in line with the…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberTrade Organisations
Aston University receives grant for new jewellery training centre
The Goldsmith’s Company has given Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) a £500,000 grant for a new jewellery training centre. The new £1m institute will be based in the AUEA’s new vocational skills building, funded by the Goldsmiths Landmark grant plus match funding. The grant was awarded following a competitive application…
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May- 2023 -23 MayTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints Gary Wroe as president
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Gary Wroe to the role of president. Wroe will be officially appointed president on 8 June at the Association’s AGM, taking place at the Birmingham Assay Office. He will succeed David Doyle, who has served as president for the…
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Aug- 2021 -11 AugustEvents
NAJ names suppliers’ showcase participants
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a list of suppliers participating in the 2021 NAJ Summit’s “suppliers’ showcase”. One of the five core pillars of the inaugural summit, the showcase provides retailers with a chance to reconnect with a range of groups across all three days of the…
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Oct- 2020 -16 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAJ calls on members to maintain Covid safety rules
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is calling on members to maintain Covid-19 #StoreSafe guidelines after a leading consumer report revealed safety is a bigger concern than price to customers this festive season. Maybe’s ‘Retail 2020: What Shoppers want now (Edition 2) survey of 20,000 consumers revealed that 31% of…
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Jun- 2020 -19 JuneAppointments
NAJ welcomes new chair
The NAJ has confirmed the appointment of its new chair, with Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint assuming the role following its 2020 AGM. Stepping down as chair, Harriet Kelsall will now move to the deputy chair position, while Wroe will serve a one-year term up until June 2021. …
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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchEvents
Giftware Association named headline sponsor for Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018
The Benevolent Society has announced that The Giftware Association (GA) will be the headline sponsor for its Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018. The GA represents companies from across the gift and home industry such as manufacturers, designers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and retailers (independents, multiples and online). It offers them support to…
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