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Hallmarking down from 2016

Hallmarking has shown a year-on-year decrease for the first quarter of 2017. Figures released by the four UK assay offices,…

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Diamond prices pick up after ‘disappointing’ first quarter

The diamond market was “significantly” weaker in the first quarter of the year when compared with previous figures, according to…

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Gold sales increase by a fifth at UK Royal Mint

The UK Royal Mint’s gold sales have jumped by 20% in the first three months of the year, according to…

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Lighting specialists Parify to launch in US

Parify, which specialises in retail display and lighting for jewellers, has announced plans to expand into the US. Co-owners Andy…

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Apple sues Swatch over ‘Tick Different’ slogan

Apple’s legal team has lodged a complaint with the Swiss Federal Administrative Court to sue Swatch over the use of…

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BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low

UK retail sales have decreased 1% on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. …

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Thief jailed after threatening retail staff with pitch fork

A thief who threatened staff and stole from two Essex stores, including a jewellery retailer, has been jailed. Connor Sexton targeted…

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Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 announces exhibitors

The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 exhibitors that will be taking part in the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair…

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Chopard announces collaboration with Rihanna

Luxury Swiss jewellery brand Chopard has announced a collaboration with singer Rihanna for two upcoming collections. The ‘Rihanna Loves Chopard’…

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Retail footfall expected to grow 5.4% over Easter weekend

Retail footfall in the UK is set to increase 5.4% over the Easter weekend, according to retail expert Springboard. The…

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