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Dec- 2015 -7 December
Inaugural NAJ Awards incorporated in Benevolent Society Ball
The 80th British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation Benevolent Society Ball, incorporating the NAJ Awards, took place in Solihull on December…
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3 December
BCU to launch technology hub for jewellery students
Birmingham City University’s (BCU) School of Jewellery will officially open its new ‘Digital Technology Hub’ next week – housing 3D…
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3 December
Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office opens first retail hallmarking facility
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has announced the opening of its first hallmarking facility within a retail jeweller. The in-house…
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2 December
Shop prices fall to joint record low in November
Shop prices fell 2.1% in November as retailers took part in ‘intense’ competition in the build up to Black Friday.…
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2 December
VIDEO: Have-a-go-heroes tackle jewellery robber in Leeds
Armed robbers who targets a Leeds jewellers in a million pounds raid were tracked down after ‘have-a-go-heroes’ intervened and detained…
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1 December
Petra and Ekapa Mining acquires De Beers’ Kimberley mines
Petra Diamonds and South African mining company Ekapa Mining have announced the acquisition of De Beers’ Kimberley mines. Petra, which…
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Nov- 2015 -30 November
Black Friday footfall down as shoppers turn to online
E-commerce stole the show over the Black Friday weekend as retail footfall fell unexpectedly across the UK, according to retail…
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30 November
Petra recovers 23-carat pink diamond
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 23.16-carat pink diamond from its Williamson mine in Tanzania. The pink diamond…
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30 November
Watches of Switzerland hit by Black Friday smash-and-grab
Some £80,000 worth of watches have been stolen in a smash-and-grab raid at the Watches of Switzerland store in London’s…
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30 November
IJL opens annual KickStart programme for entries
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that its annual KickStart mentoring programme is opens for entries. The initiative, which welcomes…
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