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CONTENTS JUNE 2017
Roundup
7 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
16 TALKING POINT Every month we ask jewellers about a hot topic . This months it ’ s : “ Does the drop in global gold demand worry you ?”
16 THREE-MINUTE INTERVIEW In this month ’ s three-minute interview , we speak to Adam Phillips , account manager of Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office in London
38 PEARL CORNER In Louise Tippey ’ s regular feature , she delves into the importance of pearl photography
Features
18 TREND WATCH This month Janet Fitch speaks to jewellery school graduates and industry newbies about their beginnings in the business
23 History in the Making Judith Cobham-Lowe tells us how it feels to become the first woman boss of the Goldsmiths ’ Company in its 700-year history
27 APPLE VS . SWATCH Just how many times have Apple and Swatch taken each other to court over legal disputes ? Shekina Tuahene explores
32 COULD THE GIA SAVE THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY ? Shekina Tuahene speaks to the GIA about its new testing device which is said to be the most effective on the market
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40 SELLING : LEONARD ZELL In his regular slot on improving sales , Leonard Zell tells us how to market engagement rings to the bride and groom
41 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 Alyssa Smith from Alyssa Smith Jewellery
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