Trade Organisations

Guild of Jewellery Designers teams up with British Craft Trade Fair

The Guild of Jewellery Designers (GoFD) has announced its partnership with the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF). The GoJD is…

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Cheap necklaces found to contain toxic metals

Some low cost necklace jewellery was found to have excessive levels of lead, cadmium or nickel release, according to a…

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De Beers to consider investing in start-ups

De Beers Group announced the launch of De Beers Ventures, which has been set up to actively consider the acquisition…

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TH March warns of Pensions Regulator inspections

Jewellery insurance company has warned businesses to be aware of possible inspections by the pensions regulator. Following a number of…

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Goldsmiths’ Company donates £250,000 to Westminster Abbey

The Goldsmiths’ Company has contributed £250,000 to a new project at London’s Westminster Abbey. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, which…

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NAJ CEO steps down

Michael Rawlinson has announced that he has stepped down from his role as the CEO of the National Association of…

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Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer Competition

Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer has launched its third installment of its Young Designer Competition. Jacobs the Jewellers will hold…

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Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history

For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its…

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GIA warns of ‘hybrid’ diamonds

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has warned of “hybrid” diamonds entering the supply chain after uncovering a natural diamond…

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IIDGR launches first diamond detection course

The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) has announced the launch of a world-first Synthetic Diamond Detection course.…

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