Jewellery Focus December 2017 | Page 5

CONTENTS CONTENTS DECEMBER 2017 Month in Review Features 6 INDUSTRY NEWS From store openings to hallmarking figures, we provide you with all of the important news stories of the month from across the jewellery industry 23  THE TELLING OF TIME AT THE SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY In the BCU’s regular feature, program leader Jeremy Hobbins talks about the horology students and their impact worldwide 15 TALKING POINT  Every month we ask jewellers about a hot topic. This month it’s: What have you done to incorporate more technology into your business? 33 COMPANY Q&A We speak to Neil Holness of Monnickendam Diamonds about the company’s year so far 17 BRINGING INDEPENDENCE BACK TO JEWELLERS  Shekina Tuahene speaks to Mark Lloyd who recently opened his eponymous store to celebrate jewellery designers from the UK 29  SUPPLIER FOCUS  We have compiled brands and companies which are offering CAD/CAM services to the trade and men’s jewellery for buying ideas Jewellery Focus Editor ISBN 2046-7265 is published monthly by: [email protected] Michael Northcott Editorial Assistant Shekina Tuahene [email protected] Production Assistant Karly Besnard Regulars 37 SELLING: LEONARD ZELL In his regular column, Leonard Zell tells how the impact of a manager’s mood on their salespeople and technique 38 TAKING STOCK With so much coming to market every month we curate a batch of new product releases and business services for your perusal 50 VOICE ON THE HIGHSTREET We interview a high street jeweller every month. This month we talk to Alexander Young of Diadem Jewellery December 2017 | jewelleryfocus.co.uk Mulberry Publications Ltd, [email protected] London 154 - 160 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DQ Tel: [phone] Account Managers Colchester Wellington House, Butt Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3DA Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk The editor and publishers do not guarantee the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers, or accept responsibility for any statement that they express in this publication. The opinion of the contributors may not necessarily be the opinion of the publishers. Articles are considered for publication on the basis that they are the author’s original work. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the permission of the publishers. Martyn Butterfield [email protected] 01481 730 418 Ashton Erskine [email protected] Accounts Apex Business 01481 730 418 Customer Services 020 3176 6185 [email protected] Contributors Leonard Zell, Jack Schpektor, Victoria Dahms, Heidi Martin Design Lucas Studio www.lucas-studio.co.uk JEWELLERY FOCUS 5