25 August 2020 Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) will not take place in 2021 as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Following the cancellation of IJL 2020 on 9th June; we have taken the even ... Read More
By David Brough High-value jewellery auctions have achieved some exceptional results through the lockdown period and beyond, reflecting resilience at the top end of the market despite the coronavirus emergency. In late June Christie’s set a record for a jewel ... Read More
By David Brough Gold prices have been buoyant during the coronavirus pandemic due to the yellow metal’s “safe haven” appeal, while diamonds trade is resuming slowly amid signals of a longer-term recovery. Mid-market coloured gemstone prices are expected to soften ... Read More
Tuesday 9th June 2020 Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London, scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace, London, from 13 to 15 September 2020 will be cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Following UK government guidelines and ... Read More
Jewellery photography specialists Summerleigh Photography are offering retailer jewellers a platform to access professional photography of their products without the worry of any upfront costs. The offer, which includes a credit facility of more than three months, has been introduced ... Read More
Lukascaspar Jewellery is a London based fine jewellery brand that merges innovative technologies with traditional craftsmanship to create ‘moments of surprise’. A third generation jeweller, Lukas Grewenig grew up surrounded by the craft. Innovation, though, played a big role in ... Read More
The lockdown has created vast new challenges for jewellery trade around the world – including in Italy, India and Thailand, three of the world’s leading suppliers. David Brough attended the trade shows held in those three countries in the final ... Read More
The deadline for online applications for the eleventh annual IJL KickStart mentorship competition has been extended to 1 June 2020. Andy Ventris, IJL Show Director, explained: “Extending the deadline is to ensure that we are giving all designers who wish ... Read More
International Jewellery London, the premier trade event at the heart of the global jewellery industry, is offering professionals the chance to shape the debate at IJL 2020. Submissions are open for seminars, talks and ‘In Conversations’, to take place in ... Read More
By David Brough Jewellers need to devise tech-driven strategies and prioritise customer service to take advantage of a potential surge of “revenge shopping” after the coronavirus-driven lockdown. This period of confinement is also an opportunity for jewellery designers to test ... Read More
International Jewellery London is the leading event for those within the jewellery trade. Now in its 65th year, IJL enjoys a strong heritage of showcasing the best in fine jewellery. Our well-established community of traders and buyers means that, whether you’re an ... Read More
International Jewellery London is the leading event for those within the jewellery trade. In its 65th year, IJL enjoys a strong heritage of showcasing the best in fine jewellery. Our well-established community of traders and buyers means that, whether you’re ... Read More
International Jewellery London is an integral event for those in the jewellery trade. Going strong for 65 years, IJL has an established community of traders and buyers. Whether you’re an emerging designer or an established brand, our new venue at ... Read More
Applications are now open online for the eleventh annual IJL KickStart competition. Emerging UK based jewellery designers, who have been trading for more than 12 months, are invited to pitch for a place on this much lauded career-boosting mentorship programme. The ... Read More
The Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards, also known as the Jewellery Oscars, took place last month. Celebrating excellence in technical and creative design, this annual ceremony, managed by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC), features both established and new ... Read More