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Jul- 2015 -30 July
VIDEO: Watch a new foam security system in action
A new security system that uses expanding foam to cover items of jewellery has been launched. The product, dubbed ‘Medusa’…
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30 July
WFDB appoints Louise Prior to executive director
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that it has appointed Louise Prior to the newly created position…
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28 July
Ernie Blom praises new ISO standard for diamonds
President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom, has praised the release of a new ISO standard…
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28 July
LVMH jewellery division doubles profit
The jewellery division of luxury products group LVMH has doubled its profits in the first half of 2015 compared with…
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28 July
Birmingham Assay Office opens doors to new headquarters
The Birmingham Assay Office has officially opened its new purpose-built headquarters in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. After 137 years based in…
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28 July
British Hallmarking Council to recruit four new members
The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has announced that it is looking to recruit four new members. Established by the Hallmarking…
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27 July
Petra Diamonds production up but revenue falls 10%
Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds has reported a fall in revenue despite an increase in production in its full year…
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27 July
Julia Cook designs charity collection for St Mungo’s Broadway
Goldsmith Julia Cook has designed a charity collection for homeless charity St Mungo’s Broadway. The ‘summery’ collection has been designed…
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24 July
De Beers sales fall 21% in first half of 2015
Diamond company De Beers has reported a total sales decrease of 21% to $3bn (£1.94bn) in the first six months…
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24 July
AnchorCert backs new Diamond ISO Standard
The Birmingham Assay Office’s AnchorCert Gem Lab has welcomed the recent publication of a new diamond ISO Standard. The standard, entitled ‘Consumer Confidence…
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