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Ethical packaging is on everyone’s mind right now with the big plastic debate being a daily news topic. We are told to make the change and switch to more ethical packaging choices, but how realistic is this for small businesses? 

We know plastic is cheap and because of this, there is a lot of it out there as waste as a by-product of retail. Due to its robust composition, plastic hangs around for years. Whether it’s buried deep in landfill or causing havoc for our fishy friends, the one thing we know for sure is that plastic is not the answer. 

Read more: Eco Friendly Packaging 2018 Guide

Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London Jewellery School, Jessica Rose, has recently launched a new online company, Jewellers Academy. Alongside the launch she has created a grant for jewellers to help support them in starting and growing their own jewellery businesses.

Read more: £1000 Grant Available for Jewellers with JewelFund

Choosing an engagement ring is one of the biggest elements of a proposal, and customers are faced with vast choices. However, it seems now that trends are changing and the way consumers make these decisions is experiencing a shift.

With millennials now reaching the age where many are considering marriage, it is this generation that is leading the way when it comes to engagement ring shopping trends. This is down to a number of factors which include the ever improving technology and a growing social consciousness. The average millennial no longer wants to be average, they want something different.

Read more: The New Rules for Choosing Engagement Rings

The GoJD Christmas Hamper has a new donation in the shape of an ex-showroom Magic 5 engraving machine, generously donated to us by Cooksongold!
Here's the lowdown on the latest addition to the increasingly sought after GoJD Competition prize:

Read more: The Magic 5

Goldsmiths’ Fair is delighted to present Timeless Innovation, a special exhibition featuring exceptional jewels from the world-renowned Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Jewellery Collection. Curated by jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, the display features more than 20 of her personal highlights from the Collection – ‘timeless’ examples of exacting craftsmanship and innovative design. Accompanying these exquisite jewels are a few complementary pieces from masters and accomplished apprentices each reflecting timeless innovation.

Read more: Timeless Innovation

In the run-up to the Brexit referendum, certain industry sectors were vocal about their position on the matter. Financial services and academic institutions, for example, were amongst the strongest supporters of “Remain”.

The jewellery industry, however, was conspicuous by its absence from the campaign trail, possibly an indication that its members were unclear about how they felt about it, but now that the result has been decided, like everybody else, it has to work out it will mean in real terms.

Read more: How will Brexit impact the Jewellery Industry?

This autumn sees the highly anticipated return of an ever more stylish Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s leading luxury viewing and buying exhibition. Original precious metal jewellery and contemporary silver from 126 of the most exciting established and emerging gold and silver designer-makers will be on display from 26 September at the magnificent Goldsmiths' Hall, close to St Paul’s Cathedral.

Read more: Goldsmiths' Fair 2017: Precious Mysteries

Choosing the three winners of the GoJD Gold Memberships from the exhibiting graduates at New Designers is always a difficult task. As well as looking for designers whose work shows innovation, craftsmanship and a commercial edge, we are keen to award the memberships to graduates whose ambition it is to become a self-employed jeweller from day one.

Read more: The New Designers Winners 2017