Awards and Accreditations

Since its opening in 1948, Holts has come to symbolise the highest degree of expertise and integrity within the jewellery and gemstone trade. Holts is proud to have been recognised for its exceptional standards of service, and consequently honoured with a number of awards, including the London Development Agency's 'Enterprise Competition' and The London Business Awards, 'Commitment to the Community'.

Awards and short listings  

Winner of the UK Jewellery Award Outstanding Contribution to the Industry 2012 (individual award for Jason Holt) 

Finalists, UK Jewellery Awards Business Initiative of the Year 2011 (Holts as part of Holition)

Winner of the UK Jewellery Awards, Independent Retailer of the Year 2008

Queens Award for Enterprise Promotion – Finalist, (individual award for Jason Holt) August 2006

UK Jewellery Awards for Retail Innovation of the Year – Finalist, May 2005

London Business Awards (Sponsored by Evening Standard, KPMG) – Winner, for Commitment to the Community, November 2004

London Enterprise Competition (Sponsored by London Development Agency) – Winner, October 2004

London Manufacturer of the Year 2004 (Evening Standard, KPMG) – Finalist, October 2004

London Manufacturer of the Year 2003 (Evening Standard, KPMG) – Finalist, October 2003

London Manufacturer of the Year 2003 – short listed, 2003

National Training Awards – National Winner, December 2002

Special Award from the Department of Skills & Employment – Winner, December 2002

UK Jewellery Awards for Customer Service – Finalist, November 2001

Special Award from the Department of Skills & Employment for contribution towards up-skilling in the UK, 2001

National Training Awards – National Winner, 1996

Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Competition – Winner over 41 times 1985 to 2005

National Training Awards,1996

Over 36 Awards from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Arts Council

Goldsmith Design Awards


Accreditations


Member of the BJA

The British Jewellers’ Association is the national trade association which promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers. Since 1959, Holts have been active members of the BJA (British Jewellery Association), ensuring we are always abreast of industry regulatory developments and can demonstrate the highest standards of integrity.


The National Training Awards

National Training Awards - National Winner, 1996
National Training Awards - National Winner, December 2002

The National Training Awards (NTAs) recognise and celebrate the very best examples of companies training their staff and those delivering outstanding organisational benefits by directly linking the training needs of their people to the business needs of their organisation. At Holts we are keen to keep on striving for the best in our industry, especially through our Academy. We pride ourselves not only on our quality and craftsmanship, but on our educational focus.


The Gemmological Association of Great Britain

As corporate members of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, we believe and support its objectives to promote transparency in the jewellery trade and abide by its simple but effective Code of Practice. 


The Guild of Master Craftsmen

The Guild is the UK’s leading trade association, requiring its members to submit confidential references from satisfied customers and meet other criteria essential for approval and designation as ‘master craftsmen’. As a member of the guild, Holts understands the importance of providing a reliable and personal service.

We therefore greatly value customer feedback and endeavour to provide the same standard of service to everyone who visits us, whether they are students looking for loose stones or couples on a quest for a special engagement ring.