Setting

Jun- 2012 -

1 June

BJA launches Diamond Jubilee brooch competition

In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the British Jewellers' Association (BJA) has launched a competition to create a commemorative diamond brooch for the Queen.

May- 2012 -

2 May

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Bonhams to sell $20 million necklace

Auction house Bonhams has put a Mughal 'Mirror Diamond' necklace up for private sale at the price of $20 million (£12.3 million).

Mar- 2012 -

22 March

Economy

Michael Northcott

BUDGET 2012: FSB welcomes Osborne’s measures but highlights ‘missing link’

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the Chancellor's Budget speech, but remains concerned about some weaknesses in the case for business.

12 March

Designers

Michael Northcott

Jeweller to auction bespoke ring in memory of Tohoku tsunami victims

A Reading jewellery designer has produced a bespoke diamond ring which will be auctioned to raise money for children displaced and orphaned by Japan’s 2011 Tohoko Earthquake.

Feb- 2012 -

14 February

Celebrities

Jewellery Focus Staff

Emma Watson wears Annoushka Jewellery

Emma Watson attended the Pre-BAFTA Party at the Savoy Hotel on 10 February, wearing Annoushka Grace earrings, and again to the launch of her new Lancôme 'Rouge in Love' range, which was held at Selfridges, London.

Nov- 2011 -

23 November

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Mastermelt Ltd joins LBMA

Precious metal reclamation company Mastermelt Ltd has been accepted as an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The LBMA is the principal body involved in the buying and selling of physical gold and silver, with its membership made up of leading international refiners, banks and brokers,…

Oct- 2011 -

5 October

Celebrities

Jewellery Focus Staff

Sarah Parish, Ortak

Sarah Parish has been named as the new face of Ortak. The award-winning English actress, known for her roles in hit television programmes Mistresses, Cutting It and, most recently, Monroe, stars in the Orcadian jewellery brand’s latest marketing campaign, which was rolled out online at www.ortak.co.uk in September. The campaign…

Aug- 2011 -

16 August

Uncategorized

Jewellery Focus Staff

Gold Tipu Sultan pendant leads Bonhams Glenconner sale

A gem-set gold pendant from the treasury of legendary Indian ruler Tipu Sultan is among the star lots in the sale of the contents of the late Lord Glenconner’s St Lucian home at Bonhams in London on the 28 September.