More than 160 jewellery and watch brands exhibited at the show which expanded to three floors for 2013. An array of Designers and brands were on show. Michael Allchin Chief Executive and Assay Master of The Birmingham Assay Office opened the Jewellery Show London series of seminars on Tuesday with a session entitled The many attendees were able to listen to an analysis of the latest trade figures and discuss the new opportunities for retailers for the coming year. Dr. Gaetano Cava…

Mark Smith from North Ayrshire Council receiving Touchstone Award from Christopher J. Jewitt[/caption] The Touchstone Awards applications submitted from across the UK this year were of an extremely high calibre. They demonstrated careful long term pre-operational planning, and robust implementation strategies. The operations are being followed up by appropriate enforcement action, criminal prosecution where appropriate, and good business practice advice. The applications also indicated polic…

 JQ BID executive team: (l-r) Luke Crane, Mike Mounfield, Claire J. Smith and Phil Burlace Mike will oversee the direction of the JQDT. The part-time role will allow him to have a special oversight of planning and regeneration development in the area. As a resident and business owner of The Wisdom Factory CIC, based in the Jewellery Business Centre, Mike has a strong connection with the Quarter. He is also project manager for the Colmore BID, which will help to strengthen links between th…