British jewellery needs plenty more of the Beaverbrooks attitude

So often when you attend a talk or seminar at the trade shows, or even at after-dinner speeches, there is mention of how the industry needs to pull together, support new talent, and revitalise itself from within. It is therefore encouraging to witness a growing number of initiatives, with IJL’s kickstarter, growing apprenticeship capacity and education with Holts and Birmingham City University, among others.