-
Nov- 2015 -3 NovemberTrade Organisations
WFDB announces new ‘strategic direction’
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has agreed a new strategic direction at its recent meeting in Idar-Oberstein, Germany.…
Read More » -
3 NovemberEconomy
Falling diamond prices continue in October despite trading uplift
Trading of diamonds improved in October but prices continued to fall, according to the latest figures from Rapaport. The latest…
Read More » -
2 NovemberCrime
Man jailed for smash-and-grab jewellery store raid
A man who was part of a moped-riding gang which robbed a jewellery store in Brent, London, with hammers and…
Read More » -
2 NovemberAdvice
ADVICE: How bricks-and-mortar retailers can enjoy a bumper Black Friday
Black Friday has evolved from a little-known promotion in the UK to one of the biggest events on the retail…
Read More » -
2 NovemberCelebrities
Petra Diamonds’ production up but diamond prices slump
Petra Diamonds has reported an increase in production but a fall in diamond prices in its trading update for the…
Read More » -
Oct- 2015 -30 OctoberCrime
Four rings stolen from Wrexham Goldsmiths
Four rings have been stolen by thieves from a jewellery store in Wrexham, North Wales. The incident, which happened at…
Read More » -
30 OctoberWatch Focus
Farer launches in UK with explorer-inspired collection
New British watch brand Farer has launched in the UK with an explorer-inspired collection. Each of the watches in the…
Read More » -
29 OctoberCurrent Affairs
£1.6bn of jewellery lost in Britain’s sewers
As much as £1.6bn worth of jewellery may have disappeared down Britain’s drains over the years, according to new research…
Read More » -
29 OctoberCurrent Affairs
RapNet suspends members suspected of falsifying GIA reports
RapNet, the diamond trading network from Rapaport, has suspended 10 members pending further investigations surrounding alleged falsifications of Gemological Institute…
Read More » -
29 OctoberEconomy
Retail sales to grow 2.5% in December, says Mintel
Retail sales in the UK are to grow 2.5% during December taking total sales up to £42bn, according to forecasts…
Read More »