Trade Organisations

The Goldsmith’s Company announces contingency plans

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has said it will do its “utmost” to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak.  At…

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New membership organisation for valuers announced

A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association…

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Facets PR goes into liquidation owing £190,000

The jewellery industry public relations firm Facets PR, set up by former Retail Jeweller editor Sarah Carpin, has gone into…

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RJC partners with United Nations Global Compact to advance SDGs

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to help develop best…

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GIA senior vice president Kathryn Kimmel retires

Kathryn Kimmel, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has retired from the Gemological Institute of America GIA. According to…

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NAJ launches new initiative to promote UK jewellery

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has launched its “long-awaited” campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the…

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CMJ revenue plummets 41% but profit returns

The Company of Master Jewellers’ revenues have fallen by 42% according to its latest accounts, published on Companies House this…

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London Diamond Bourse agrees 5-year lease to stay in Hatton Garden

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced it has agreed and signed a new lease on their current premises which…

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Baselworld signs partnership with CIBJO

Baselworld has become a commercial member of CIBJO the World Jewellery Confederation, in an aim to be more “firmly rooted…

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HRD Antwerp opens new London drop-off point

HRD Antwerp announced its expansion into the UK market with the opening of a new drop-off point in London’s Hatton…

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