Trade Organisations

Welsh language debt advice leaflets to be available in pawnbrokers

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is set to provide Welsh-language debt advice leaflets to pawnbroking stores across Wales.  The leaflets,…

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Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) unification working party today names Michael Rawlinson the…

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Patrick Fuller to address those concerned about unification

The soon-to-be president of the new National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), Patrick Fuller, has spoken of his “delight” that the…

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NAG and BJA members vote to unify

The members of the NAG and the BJA have voted unanimously in favour of unifying the two trade associations at…

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Gem-A members ‘could force’ EGM

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released an statement acknowledging disquiet amongst some of its members, but previously told Jewellery Focus it is…

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WFDB to discuss co-operation with new Diamond Producers’ Association

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has said the upcoming presidents meeting between his body and…

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Big 7 diamond miners to form association

Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies have announced plans to form a new Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The…

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Diamond Bourse’s Harry Levy releases statement on heist

The president of the London Diamond Bourse, Harry Levy, has expressed his “delight” after Scotland Yard managed to recover high…

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WFDB calls for further debate on issue of over-grading

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom has expressed his support for the industry-wide debate…

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US and India drive global jewellery demand

The first three months of 2015 saw stable gold demand, according to the latest Gold Demands Trends report from the…

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