Current Affairs

Artisanal mining standard recognised by RJC

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the producer requirements in Part A of the Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard…

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Record fine handed to Russian watch seller in ‘grey import’ case

An online watch seller in Russia has been ordered to pay three million rubles (£59,300) to Swatch Group brand Longines…

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RJC, LBMA and CFS announce cross-recognition agreement

In a joint press release, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the EICC-GeSI Conflict…

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Abu Hamza’s son jailed for his hand in armed robbery

Two armed robbers, including the son of radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza, who carried out a raid in a Norfolk…

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Government to support SME apprenticeships following jeweller’s review

The Government has responded positively to a report looking into ways of encouraging small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to…

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RJC recognises release of SEC’s Dodd-Frank rule

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recognised the release of the final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on conflict minerals…

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SEC’s passing of ‘conflict’ mineral rule could impact the trade

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has voted to implement the ‘conflict’ minerals provision of an…

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Change in PAYE structure

From April 2013 the way employers report pay as you earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will…

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Surrey Police launch suspect identification app

The Surrey Police have launched a mobile phone application that allows members of the public to help identify suspects at…

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Jewellers must embrace bespoke design technology, says CAD/CAM specialist

Jewellers need to take advantage of jewellery design software in order to capitalise on the personalised jewellery trend, says Gemvision…

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