Current Affairs
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Jul- 2019 -1 July
Boris Johnson reveals plan to rescue high street
Boris Johnson has pledged to “save the Great British high street” after unveiling a series of measures he will implement…
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Oct- 2018 -30 October
Alrosa partners with De Beers to pilot Tracr programme
Tracr, the end-to-end diamond industry blockchain traceability platform being developed by De Beers Group has announced that Alrosa has joined…
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May- 2018 -11 May
De Beers successfully tracks first diamonds from mine to retail on blockchain
The De Beers Group has announced that it has successfully tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the…
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2 May
Industry figures comment on overseas hallmark outcome
Leading figures in the industry have commented on the outcome of the British Hallmarking Council’s consultation on overseas hallmarking styles.…
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Apr- 2018 -4 April
Scottish locals back petition to stop young jeweller being deported
Almost 3,000 Scots have signed a petition to stop a young Russian jeweller from being deported. Evgeniia Balashova, 23, is…
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3 April
Cred Jewellery imports biggest ever Fairtrade gold bar
Ethical jewellery brand, Cred Jewellery, has brought back the single largest Doré bar of Fairtrade gold so far in response…
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Mar- 2018 -5 March
RJC meets with jewellery experts to discuss future of responsible practices
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) hosted an industry panel discussion at the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Moderated by…
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1 March
Survey reveals average cost of an engagement ring
A recent survey conducted by Ripe Insurance has revealed the average money spent on an engagement ring. Some 1,500 people…
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Feb- 2018 -23 February
Warning issued over fake magnetic piercings
Two young boys needed life-saving surgery after swallowing magnetic balls meant to mimic piercings. Freddie Webster, 12, had to have…
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20 February
UK female recruitment still in the “dark ages”
According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) new statistics have revealed British employers are “living in the dark…
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