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First drop in gold price since Brexit ‘likely to spur jewellery demand’

The price of gold has fallen for the first time since the Brexit announcement in June, dropping 3% to $1,300…

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Diamond prices stable in September

The diamond market was steady in September with better-than-expected sentiment at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. The latest…

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UK jewellers consider legal challenge to BAO over Indian hallmarking

A group of jewellers and silversmiths in the UK are considering a legal challenge to the Birmingham Assay Office over…

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De Beers’ rough diamond sales ‘ahead of expectations’

The De Beers Group of Companies has reported that sales of rough diamonds were “ahead of expectations” in its eighth…

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NAJ unveils awards shortlist

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate the contribution of itsmembers…

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£16,000 of jewellery stolen from Suffolk jewellers

Some £16,000 worth of jewellery has been stolen from a jeweller in Suffolk after a man and woman entered the…

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Peterborough jewellers to close after 90 years in business

An independently-owned jewellery store in Peterborough’s city centre is to close down after 90 years in business. Charles Bright the…

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ACID launches campaign to create new UK unregistered design law

Design and intellectual property (IP) lobbyist body Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) is spearheading a campaign to create a new UK…

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Retail sales fall in September but growth expected to return next month

Retail sales volumes fell in the year to September following last month’s increase, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive…

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Links of London owner posts strong results for H1 2016

The FF Group – owner of watch and accessory brands Links of London and Folli Follie – has posted strong…

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