The Company of Master Jewellers

11/11/2025

We were delighted and privileged to attend Ainsworth’s celebratory event on Thursday evening — a lovely occasion meeting with industry friends and hearing how Ainsworth has evolved since 1870, including 60 years of trading on Darwen Street and 35 years that Phil Ainsworth joined the store.

15/10/2025

Want some top tips on simple ways to make your Christmas the best one ever, both in store and online? Fran Hopes, head of marketing, and Jo Bourne, retail membership manager, share their experience and insight in our latest episode of CMJ Presents.

You can watch the full video here:
https://hubs.ly/Q03NJBJP0

20/06/2025

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Service Partner of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We strive to provide an invaluable service to all of our members, so to be recognised for this is a true honour.

Congratulations too to all of our members who have made shortlists.

28/05/2025

Huge thanks to for opening their doors and hosting a wonderful lab tour for our retail members today. Amazing insights and behind the scenes tour of their state of the art diamond grading lab, an experience as illuminating as the gem itself! 💎 ✨ 💎

15/04/2025

Our Spring Trade Event was hailed a huge success by all who attended - giving our retailers exclusive access to a host of existing and guest suppliers to inspire them for the coming season. Two days of buying and networking all under one roof.

For a glimpse of what makes our event so special, check out our highlights video: https://youtu.be/WTwSrxJO-uo

And for more information about how you can , get in touch today!

A look at what makes our trade shows unmissable events for our members.

01/04/2025

Back by popular demand, our second ever CMJ Supplier Conference will take place at the Belfry Hotel on 12 June. Join us for a day of updates, insights and networking, with some team events thrown in for good measure.

Places are limited so make sure you sign up ASAP: https://hubs.ly/Q03fh92P0

13/03/2025

🏆 We are absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for Service Supplier of the Year in the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards 2025! We couldn't have done it without the support of our membership, so this nomination is for all of you too.

And a massive congratulations to all of our suppliers and retailers who are also nominated this year ✨

04/03/2025

Have you checked out our latest CMJ Presents... episode yet? If you want an insight into recruiting - and retaining - the best retail staff, you can't afford to miss it.

We invited guest David Bass from DB Charles Recruitment to share his expertise on what to consider when recruiting sales staff. Watch now and elevate your recruitment strategy!

https://hubs.ly/Q039bBn40

25/02/2025

Super proud of this. I recently had the pleasure of being invited in by The Company of Master Jewellers and getting to chat for an hour with the awesome Patrick Turner on all things hiring, retention and some good old D Bass waffle. Click the link to watch the full episode.https://youtu.be/EBlgelSni9s?si=iEb5JNPZQAtOqfdH

25/02/2025

CMJ Presents... Episode 3 - OUT NOW!

In this episode, join Patrick from the CMJ team, alongside special guest David Bass from DB Charles Recruitment, as they dive into essential topics of recruitment and retention in the retail industry.

In this insightful discussion, Patrick and David explore:
How retailers can attract top talent
Strategies to retain skilled employees
Building stronger, more resilient teams in today’s competitive market

Don’t miss out on this valuable content that can help your business thrive. 💼

Watch now and elevate your recruitment strategy! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EBlgelSni9s 🚀

18/02/2025

Do you know what your competitors are doing? Knowledge is power and in our Multiples Reports, exclusive to CMJ retailer members, we examine the activities of various multiples. This analysis helps members with the insights needed to remain competitive. Learn more from Jen and Patrick in episode 2 of CMJ Presents…

Watch the episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q03740NG0

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