Precious Materials Insight
This panel will discuss the outlook for precious metals and gemstone markets in 2020 and into 2021 in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion will give insights to jewellers on the strategies they can adopt in precious metals and gemstones to protect their businesses during the lockdown.
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Speakers
David Brough
David Brough, Editor and Co-Founder of Jewellery Outlook, first started writing about jewellery when his news editor at Reuters sent him to cover the Vicenza gold jewellery fair more than a decade ago. David was a Reuters correspondent and editor for more than 30 years. He was a foreign correspondent based in the United States, Ecuador, Venezuela, Cyprus (Middle East and Africa Desk), Portugal and Italy. While based in Rome, he won the 2002/03 A. H. Boerma award of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for his reporting on global hunger issues. Now based in London and Hampshire, he is dedicated full-time to a global coverage of the diamonds and fine jewellery world. He attends the world’s leading trade fairs and gem and jewellery auctions, and closely tracks precious metals and gemstone markets.
Jayant Raniga
Jayant is committed to develop the first British Asian luxury fine jewellery brand, with a heritage of over nine generations. Jayant combines strong market knowledge and regularly speaks at conferences internationally. His collaborative approach, a passion for craftsmanship and brand story telling makes him approachable as a mentor for many in the industry. Jayant believes in regeneration and positive disruption.
Phillip Newman
Philip is a founding partner of Metals Focus and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to this Philip was Research Director at GFMS, where he spent 19 years and was a key contributor and project manager of the silver, gold and PGM surveys, research reports and consultancy projects. Philip is a regular speaker at international events, including the LBMA, IPMI and Denver Gold Forum conferences. Philip holds a BSc (Hons) Economics from the University of Surrey.