Author: Alastair Andrew Smith

The JET Business Network (JBN) has revealed the first group of speakers for the Retail Jewellers’ Congress, set for 24 June 2024. This event, part of the NAJ Summit, is designed to guide jewellery retailers through the complexities of today’s changing market landscape. With the theme “Think Different to Be Different,” the congress encourages participants to reconsider their approaches in response to evolving consumer demands and technological progress. Speakers Announced Nikolas Venios from The Ideas Agency will lead a session on innovation, focusing on new methods of problem-solving. He aims to encourage participants to think creatively and explore different solutions…

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has launched the Diamond Manufacturing Course, a new educational offering, following the positive reception of its Practical Diamond Knowledge (PDK) course introduced in 2022. This initiative responds to the industry’s increasing need for specialized education in rough diamond manufacturing. Enhancing Understanding of Diamond Manufacturing The one-day Diamond Manufacturing Course aims to provide detailed insights into the process of transforming rough diamonds into polished gems. The program covers a broad range of essential topics to understand the entire diamond manufacturing process comprehensively. Led by Craig Sievewright, a professional with significant experience in diamond manufacturing, the course…