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GIA London Alumni Event

The GIA Alumni Association - London Chapter hosted a talk on


How to Spot Opportunities in These Challenging Times


by Patrick Fuller

Vice-Chairman, Weston Beamor


Patrick Fuller is a progressive thinker and leader within the UK jewellery industry, combining a talent for identifying product opportunities with excellent interpersonal skills. He will give a personal perspective on the current economic situation and try to offer solutions. Having joined Weston Beamor in 1979, Patrick started the Domino range in 1983, identifying an opportunity for a comprehensive range of jewellery components for working jewellers.


He is a Warden of the Birmingham Assay office, a past Chairman of the British Jewellers Association, past president of BJGF (British Jewellery and Giftware Federation) and of Emagold Europe.


Wednesday April 22, 2009

6:30pm for 7:00pm start

at the GIA London Campus


The event is free for current GIA students.

Alumni members - £3.

Non members and guests - £5.

NB: All GIA Graduates (Certificate or Diploma) are now automatically Members.


RSVP by phone (+44 (0) 207 813 4321) or e-mail us at info@gialondon.co.uk


Future Dates for your diary:

June 24 - Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Labgem & ICA

July 22 - John Hall, Rio Tinto


27th March 2009