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Lord Sutherland to become Goldsmith's Company's Prime Warden
Lord Sutherland of Houndwood is named as the Goldsmith’s Company’s new Prime Warden.
Annoushka Ducas and John Ayton accept MBEs from Queen at Buckingham Palace
Jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas and luxury entrepreneur John Ayton were awarded their MBEs on May 10.
Claire Perkins promoted to Jorg Gray UK chief operations officer
Claire Perkins has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) at American watch brand Jorg Gray UK.
Domino appoints European sales manager
Domino has announced the appointment of Laurent Nicollier as its sales manager for Europe, with a view to him growing the company’s sales across Europe.
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Folli Follie Group appoints Declan Delanty as CFO
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John Lunn appointed as Lunn's managing director
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Richemont appoints Van Cleef & Arpels CEO as new Cartier CEO
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PGI creates role to help grow the use of platinum in jewellery globally
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Minimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
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Kalevala Koru and Lapponia Jewelry announce new managing director
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Award of Order of Carl Faberge given to CIBJO president
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New president for Links of London and Folli Follie in North America
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Retail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
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Pandora raids footwear chain Deichmann for new chief executive
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Monsoon hit by another management departure
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Sally Hoban joins Birmingham Assay Office as heritage and training officer
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Andrew Marshall steps down as Links CEO
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Birmingham Assay Office employee earns FGA status
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Retail Jeweller launches job site
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Markus Lampe takes on role of Baccarat CEO
One to one
One to One: Stephen Urquhart
The Olympics are set to become part of Omega’s legacy. President Stephen Urquhart tells Kate Donovan about the brand’s pioneering history and exciting future
Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan
Three siblings have followed in their father’s footsteps to create jewellery brand Zoe and Morgan. They tell Laura McCreddie how their family ties have been the key to success
One to one: Philip Crangi
When Philip Crangi’s jewellery ambitions took some knocks in the 1990s, he patiently waited for the world to catch up with his concepts.Laura McCreddie finds out how his business took off in the 2000s
One to one: Tomasz Donocik
He may have sought inspiration from a 19th century Russian literature hero but there is nothing outdated about Tomasz Donocik’s designs, as Laura McCreddie finds out
One to one: Kleshna Handel
It was an appearance on The X Factor that put Kleshna’s work in the spotlight but this isn’t a tale of fame found overnight, as Laura McCreddie discovers
One to one: Scott Thompson
Carat* founder Scott Thompson has created a booming business out of ‘fantasy jewellery’. James Knowles finds out why customers have no qualms with the brand’s synthetic gemstones
One to one: Roberto Coin
Roberto Coin began his working life as a hotelier, but aged 33 he threw caution to the wind and gambled on a career in jewellery, his true passion. He tells James Knowles why it’s the best move he ever made.
One to one: Pippa Small
She started out as an anthropologist and is now a renowned jeweller who helps indigenous communities become self-sufficient through their crafts. Laura McCreddie meets Pippa Small
Jewellery experts
Alan Craxford, hand engraving and carving artist
This designer and specialist engraver sees his art as a way of life.
Juliet Rowe, freelance PR consultant
A consultant reveals the true side of PR in the jewellery industry
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Nik Stanbury, Director, York School of Jewellery
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Naomi Newton-Sherlock: Head of new product development at Domino
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Georgina Black: Lamp worker, Trollbeads
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John Joseph: Antique jewellery dealer
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Roger Carter: Vintage enamel watch dial restorer
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Nishimura Hikobei, Maki-e craftsman and chief executive of Zôhiko
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Robert Hinson, Assay Office apprentice technician, Goldsmiths' Hall
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Trevor Raymond, head of market relations at Anglo Platinum
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David Weber, watchmaker
People articles
One to One: Stephen Urquhart
The Olympics are set to become part of Omega’s legacy. President Stephen Urquhart tells Kate Donovan about the brand’s pioneering history and exciting future
Retail Jeweller management special
Our special management focus looks at how to be a good manager and get the most from your team
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Management theory: Follow the leader
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Management tips: Tips for the times
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Management legal issues: Law and order
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Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan
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One to one: Tomasz Donocik
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One to one: Kleshna Handel
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Under the counter: Samantha Hansard
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One to one: Scott Thompson
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Relationship advice: Building bridges
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How to be a designer and retailer
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Under the counter: Sharon Stevens, area manager, Ernest Jones
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One to one: Roberto Coin
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Alan Craxford, hand engraving and carving artist
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Rising star: Gina Melosi
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One to one: Pippa Small
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One to one: Juliet Hutton-Squire and Maia Adams (Adorn)
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Rising star: Hattie Rickards
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Juliet Rowe, freelance PR consultant
