Trade Organisations

BJA and NAG draft questionnaire for diamond graders

Members of the British Jewellers Association (BJA) and National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) met last week to discuss the apparent…

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London Diamond Bourse to host open day

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day,…

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Balance of 39% of retailers report sales growth in January

The proportion of retail sectors reporting sales growth in January was a balance of +39%, according to the latest data…

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Gem-A launches CSR course for jewellery professionals

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced its new ‘CSR for the Jewellery Professionals’ course is now open…

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9ct gold jumps by a million items in full year hallmarking figures

The year 2014 marked an overall upward trajectory of the UK’s hallmarking figures, with the number of items marked rising 13.7%…

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RJC secures 100 new members in 2014

The responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its end-of-year report, showing a strong end to the year.  RJC announced that…

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Five new firms achieve RJC certification

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the certification of five new firms on its roster: Blue Peacock Diamonds, Chester…

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WFDB president calls for ‘immediate action’ on diamond grading

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom, has released an open letter claiming the diamond…

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Demand for gold jumps 18% for Q3, but jewellery drops 4%

UK demand for gold rose 18% in Q3 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data…

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BJA and NAG call for greater honesty in diamond trading

The British Jewellers Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) have today made a call for greater honesty…

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