Current Affairs
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Oct- 2014 -17 October
£1 million raid at Leslie Davis, Milton Keynes
An estimated £1 million worth of jewellery has been stolen from a Milton Keynes shopping centre, Thames Valley Police have…
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16 October
One in three women ‘would rather choose their own engagement ring’
A third of engaged or married women would prefer to have chosen their engagement ring themselves, according to new research. …
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10 October
Rio Tinto rejects Glencore approach rumour
Following press speculation that it was to be merged with fellow mining company Glencore, Rio Tinto has issued a statement…
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9 October
Agatha Christie’s lost jewels exceed Bonhams estimate by over £36,000
Two pieces of jewellery that belonged to mystery writer Agatha Christie have surpassed their pre sale estimates at a Bonhams…
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1 October
Increased protection for jewellers as IP Act becomes law
Increased protection will be given to jewellers and designers after a landmark ruling has seen the Intellectual Property Act (IP…
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Sep- 2014 -30 September
‘Downton Abbey effect’ boosts interest in art deco jewellery
Art deco jewellery has seen increased interest due to the influence of period films and TV shows like Downton Abbey,…
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25 September
Armed robbery worth £250,000 in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade
An armed robbery in which four masked men wielding axes raided Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade has resulted in the loss of…
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18 September
Historical ring collection sells for over £300,000
A collection of 101 rings, The Ceres Collection, which range in date from as early as 400 BC were sold…
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16 September
F Hinds joins 100 firms demanding rates overhaul
Britain’s largest independent family jeweller, F Hinds has joined more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies calling for business rates…
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11 September
Petra share price soars after 232-carat white diamond find
Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds saw its shares soar on Tuesday after it announced the recovery of a 232-carat white…
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