Current Affairs

Dec- 2014 -

18 December

Coloured stones in high demand, says Bonhams

Following its fine jewellery auction, Bonhams has reported that coloured stones, notably rubies and sapphires, are experiencing high demand and…

10 December

Tom Davis

Panama Diamond Exchange and Fiera di Vicena announce partnership

Fiera di Vicena, the Italian jewellery trade fair organiser, and the Panama Diamond Exchange (PDE), have partnered to organise events…

10 December

Tom Davis

Britain’s Shop Vacancy Rate remains at 13.3% in November

Britain’s shop vacancy rate has remained at 13.3% in November, according to The Local Data Company. Analysis of vacancy rates…

3 December

Tom Davis

Osborne to reveal business rates review in Autumn Statement

According to reports from BBC News the Chancellor, George Osborne, is expected to reveal an overhaul of business rates to…

3 December

Tom Davis

Congo arms funding: jewellers urged to join the fight

Non-profit organisation The Enough Project has urged jewellery retailers to “develop transparent policies about their gold sourcing practices” to prevent…

Nov- 2014 -

28 November

Tom Davis

NPA launches UK wide trading standards scheme

Business Secretary Vince Cable MP has approved a new Primary Authority Coordinated Partnership between the National Pawnbroking Association (NPA) and…

28 November