Gemfields’ emerald and beryl production triples in Q1

Gemfields has reported an increase in its production levels as emerald and beryl production rose significantly during the first quarter…

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EXPERIENCES: Gem hunting: Myth vs. reality

I had already planned a trip to Namibia in South West Africa when I first came across the show ‘Gem…

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One in ten consumers considering smartwatch purchase

One in 10 consumers (10%) is considering buying a smartwatch in 2015, according to the Barclaycard Consumer Spending Report for…

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Gemporia unveils exclusive collection in House of Fraser

Online retailer Gemporia is launching its first high street product with retail stalwart House of Fraser. The previously online-only jewellery brand…

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Bystander catches armed raiders on camera

Two armed thieves who tried to raid the Uncle Jewellers and Pawnbrokers on Chapel Street, Wigan have been caught on…

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LDB to offer support to those affected by Hatton Garden Raid

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has today announced it will act as centralised point of contact for members of the…

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18ct gold grows 12% in Q1 hallmarking figures

The total number of articles hallmarked fell across all categories except platinum in March, according to figures compiled from all…

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UK inflation rate remains at zero

The UK’s inflation rate remained at zero in March, according to new figures released today by the Office for National…

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Early Easter drives retail sales up in March

Like-for-Like retail sales in the UK increased by 3.2% from March last year, driven by an early Easter weekend.  This…

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Rapaport Melee Diamond Index down as polished sales continue decline

Rapaport sold over 135,000cts of polished diamonds for $28.9m (£19.7m) in Q1, as its Melee Diamond index for small diamonds…

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