News
28th July 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon
On Sunday 25th July, Jason Holt from Holts participated in the ITU London Triathlon (Olympic distance being 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run in that order) to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Thanks to immense generosity from friends and colleagues, so far £4500 has been raised for this incredible charity which helps provide free nursing for families with terminally ill relatives. Jason found it far tougher than expected and frankly was happy to come out alive. Jason's end time was 2hrs 42 minutes.
19th July 2010 Recruitment
We are currently looking for a Web Content Manager to work in our Hatton Garden Showroom. Salary subject to experience. To find out more click here.
16th July 2010 Summer Colour Event
Our event Summer Colour was a huge success! Melissa Lund, one of the UK's leading colour experts, was on hand to help our customers on how to wear your jewellery: there was something for everyone.
22nd June 2010 'On the Rocks' article by Retail Jeweller
Holts were chosen to give the editorial team at Retail Jeweller (the Jewellery industry principal trade magazine) a crash course in gemmology, where Jason Holt and Antonia Ross guided them through the A to Z of gemstones. These included points such as the correct way to hold a gemmologists loupe; identifying bodycolour in opals; to future trends in retail. To find out more click here
1st June 2010 The Little Black Book of 'Rock to Ring'
Holts are excited to announce the creation of their new 'Little Black Book of Rock to Ring'. For those who've wondered how a precious gem is sourced and then made into a beautiful piece of jewellery. Learn how a stunning piece of jewellery is produced in the hands of master craftsmen and with the use of cutting edge technology. Find out how, from 'Rock to Ring', the process unfolds. Satisfy your curiosity, learn some trade secrets and see how you can get more involved. Call us for a free copy on 0207 405 5286.
30th May Gold Corporate Member of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Holts are proud to announce that they have been awarded with the status as a Gold Corporate Member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, as we support the Gemmological Association's commitment to knowledgeable and fair trading.
7th May Holts Podcast Series
An exciting new addition to the website, Holts films! Experience behind the scenes and see our very own gemmologists, designers, goldsmiths and gemstone cutters in action. Please visit our website again soon to see the next in the series of our exclusive behind-the-scenes films: let us share some of our secrets with you! Click here to peek behind the scenes....
1st May 2010 Radio 5 Live Interviews
Radio 5 Live requested to interview Jason Holt on the 26th April 2010, asking for his expert opinion on Diamonds, following a quote released earlier that day from DeBeers on diminishing Diamond stocks, Following that Jason was also interviewed by BBC Liverpool Drivetime's Simon Hoban.
April 24th Easter Gemstone Scratch Patch
Holts held an Easter gemstone scratch patch which was a big hit with adults and children alike! Customers were offered the chance to choose 2 gemstones in exchange for a suggested donation of £2 to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children Charity. It was so popular we decided to re-instate the scratch patch as an on-going shop feature so come & join in the fun!
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity passed on their huge thanks to Holts for their support and to all of their customers who took part.
The hospital recieves over 200,000 patients visits every year. The charity needs to raise £50 million every year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street every day. With our supporters help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children and their families.
Holts are proud to announce three new national awards in 2009.
Award for Design and Technical Innovation 2009
Holts are proud to announce that their talented Master Goldsmith, Robin Wells has won Silver in the Goldsmiths and Craftsmanship Design Awards under the category: TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARD - 3D. See http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/09-3DTechInnovation.html This is a new category and recognises Holts ability to create the most innovative designs using a combination of the highest level of traditional goldsmithing with cutting edge technology. Holts are shortly to launch a new collection of jewellery under the brand Roque. See www.roquelondon.com for more information.
Roque wins Coutts New Jeweller Award 2009
Holts jewellery design collabarative with fledgling jewellery designers has won a Coutts New Jeweller Award 2009. This is a new award recognising 10 of the most exciting new jewellery brands. As part of this award Roque's team of designers and stone cutters have had a unique opportunity to attend a business development course from Coutts Bank. Roque will also be attending the Coutts London Jewellery Week Launch Event on 9th June at Coutts' main offfices in The Strand, London.
Business Leader of Tomorrow 2009
Business Leader of Tomorrow 2009 - Holts wish to applaud Lynne Murray for becoming Business Leader of Tomorrow. Lynne was taken on by Holts in 2006 for a 2 year research project in partnership with Birmingham City University and the Jewellery Industry Innovation Center (JIIC). The aim: to find an appropriate technology which allows you to browse through a library of jewels and see what they look like on you. 2 years later, Lynne has succeeded in this ambitious task and in recognition has won this prestigious award. Holts are continuing development of this project under a new joint venture; Holition. See www.holition.com for more information.
http://www.ktponline.org.uk/awards_2009/Businessleaders.aspx 
Holts Lapiday wins UK Jewellery Awards 2008 Independent Retailer of the Year.
Holts Lapidary are delighted to announce winning The UK Jewellery Awards 2008 Independent Retailer of the Year last week at the Oscars of the jewellery industry. The judges were impressed by Holts reinvention last year with a new “rock to ring” designed shop, the exterior representing the rough gemstone and the interior the round ring of a finished jewellery piece. This was recognised as “amazingly bold” and an inspiration to other retailers. The judges also praised Holts’ ethos of “the answers ‘yes’, now what’s the question?”. Holts are proud to be called “a genuine innovation in a traditional market” and strive hard to achieve this reputation. See http://www.ukjewelleryawards.co.uk/winners.htm for more information.
Holts Re-opens at 98 Hatton Garden.
R. Holt & Co Ltd has re-opened its doors to clients at 98 Hatton Garden, under their new name Holts Lapidary. The new shop, conceptualised by Large Smith Walford and designed by Blauel Architects, projects the essence of Holts' business – taking rough hewn stone and turning that into exquisitely beautiful jewellery.
Passing customers are greeted by a window display that resembles the fissure in a rock which contains the precious gems. Designed as an abstraction it starkly frames a display of pads that seem to float in the fissure bathed in bright warm light, beautifully presenting a wide selection of gems and jewellery.
The ambience of the interior maintains the trade character of the traditional working environment now translated into a contemporary design. Directors and staff have their desks in a concentric arrangement grouped around the sales area which takes the shape of a small arena. The circular theme is complemented by fully glazed counters which display a rainbow spectrum of coloured gems in all shapes and sizes. This arrangement makes for easy browsing and creates a sense of intimacy
he additional space created within the shop will be used to showcase new and young designers on a regular basis. Clients will be invited to open evenings to view contemporary collections, and to meet the up and coming designers. The additional focus is on supplying bespoke and finished jewellery direct to the customer. Together with pieces created by their own designers, Holts will also be showcasing new and young designers on a regular basis.
Jason Holt, co-director of the business, says “This is the start of an exciting new chapter for Holts. We are the only UK jeweller that cuts precious stones. Our new frontage showcasing that difference, and the new shop will enable us to expand our business by selling direct to the many people that come to Hatton Garden to buy something genuinely unique.”