Seminar Programme Monday 6 September continued...
12.00 – 14.00
12.30 – 13.30
The State of the Diamond Industry
Speaker: Martin Rapaport, Chairman, Rapaport Group What is the state of the diamond industry? Come and hear the fresh, energetic and often provocative insights of this ultimate industry insider.
Selling the Allure of Coloured Stones
Speaker: Dr Cigdem Lule, Instructor, GIA London This seminar will provide vital knowledge of coloured stones and will give sales associates the product knowledge they need to sell coloured stone jewellery with confidence. Become familiar with the fundamental language of coloured stones.
12.30 – 13.30
13.30 – 14.30
14.30 – 15.30
Strategies For Selling Add-ons
Speaker: Brad Huisken, President, IAS Training During this session Brad Huisken will detail the strategies from his PMSA Relationship Selling Programme on how to effectively sell additional items.
Great Debate: Responsible Jewellery Council – Implementation Workshop
Panel discussion of industry experts hosted by the Birmingham Assay Office This informative workshop, led by an RJC representative, will explain how to implement the RJC system of independent, third party audit and certification.
The Impact of ‘Green’ Issues Online
Speaker: Michelle Tuck, Creative Director, Avasarah In a changing economic and social climate, how can the ethical jewellery movement influence your online business? Looking at the issues around creating a more ethical jewellery business, including useful resources.
14.30 – 15.30
Colour Trends for Spring/Summer 2011 and its Impact on the Jewellery Sector
Speaker: Justine Fox, Creative Director, Global Color Research
Mix Publications explains how colour trends are forecast to anticipate your consumers’ needs, and shares insights into how the colours, surfaces and shapes that we’ll be looking for in Spring/Summer 2011 will translate into the jewellery sector.
15.00 – 16.00
15.00 – 16.00
Creating a Showroom that Sells – the Toolkit of Design Ideas
Speaker: Peter Cunningham, Partner, Design CLD Unless you have opened many shops, interior design and shopfitting can be a scary and expensive process. Peter will discuss how designers approach this task.
Working with Tarnish and Firestain Resistant Argentium Silver
Speaker: Peter Johns, Technical Director, Argentium International The inventor of Argentium Silver, Peter Johns, will be explaining the background to his invention, together with a detailed review of the technical features and working properties that have contributed to the success of Argentium Silver in the USA.
Retail Strategies for Success
Whitehall Room
Technical Skills and Product Knowledge
Windsor Room
Jewellery Trends Victoria Room
Technical Skills and Product Knowledge
Windsor Room
Retail Strategies for Success
Whitehall Room
The Great Debate
Boulevard Bar
Multi-Channel Retailing
Hampton Room
Jewellery Trends Victoria Room
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