Current Affairs

Gem-A members call for emergency EGM

Members of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) are calling for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to question the…

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‘Tax freedom day’ falls on 31st May

This year’s Tax Freedom Day, the day when Britons stop working to pay their taxes and start earning for themselves,…

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WFDB express concern over undisclosed diamond treatment

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom, today expressed his concerns over the discovery by…

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Hatton Garden raid has ‘ruined lives’

The Hatton Garden raid has “ruined lives” and victims have lost their “livelihoods”, according to a loss adjuster.  Ricky Marchant,…

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Polished diamond prices stabilize in April

Diamond markets were quiet in April despite a slight improvement in sentiment towards the end of the month as shortages…

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Hatton Garden heist: £20,000 reward offered by police

A £20,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the…

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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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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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London Diamond Bourse ‘greatly concerned’ by Hatton Garden robbery

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has said it is “greatly concerned” by the Hatton Garden jewellery raid which took place…

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Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’

Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this year’s must-have gems, according to Bonhams.  The auction house said…

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