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136.24-carat diamond recovered by Alrosa

Mining firm Alrosa Group has announced the recovery of a 136.24-carat diamond from its Nyurbinskaya mine. The gem-quality rough diamond,…

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Western investors drive gold demand to near-record high

Western investors have driven the demand for gold to a near-record high, according to a new report from the World…

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Small firms ‘could deliver one million more apprenticeships’, says FSB

Small firms could create a million new apprenticeships with the right support from the government, the Federation of Small Businesses…

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Petra recovers 138.57-carat white diamond

Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 138.57-carat white diamond from its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The diamond…

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De Beers partners with NAJ to launch new diamond grading service

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced a partnership with De Beers’ diamond grading service in the UK. The…

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Weston Beamor joins Somme poppy pins project

Weston Beamor has announced a new project that will see it cast poppy pins designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary…

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Jewellery and watches ‘best performing’ retail segment in July

Jewellery and watch sales were found to be the best performing sector in July, as overall retail sales picked up.…

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Beaverbrooks’ CEO recognised for ‘outstanding leadership’

The chief executive of Beaverbrooks’, Anna Blackburn, has been named among the North West’s top 20 business women, in recognition…

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Holts Academy named finalist for National Business Awards

Holts Academy of Jewellery has been shortlisted for the Positive Social Impact award, part of the 2016 Lloyds Bank National…

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75% of Brits ‘unaware of meaning’ of their jewellery, finds study

Britons are sharing unintentional messages and sporting ancient and religious symbols with meanings they are unaware of, according to new research.…

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