Trade Organisations
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Oct- 2014 -28 October
Diamond bourses pull out of World Diamond Council AGM
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and seven others major organisations have announced they are pulling out of the…
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27 October
High street sales growth ‘remains robust’
Retail sales volumes continued to grow in the year to October, with another strong rise expected in the month ahead,…
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24 October
Fairtrade gold launches in Switzerland
Max Havelaar (Fairtrade) Switzerland launched jewellery made from Fairtrade gold in Switzerland yesterday. Approximately 70% of all gold refining takes…
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14 October
Figures analysis: January to September hallmarking jumps 19%
Overall hallmarking figures have shown an increase of almost 19% in the first nine months of 2014, compared with the…
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13 October
September hallmarking figures up 18%, 9ct gold continues to shine
Rising hallmarking figures showed no sign of abating in September, as the latest results compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office…
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13 October
GJEPC India deny reported effects of Antwerp Diamond Bank closure
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India has asserted that news stories claiming diamantaires are offering discounts of…
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10 October
Over 75% of RJC members are now certified
RJC has announced over 75% of its members have now achieved Certified Member status under the RJC Code of Practice…
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6 October
National Pawnbrokers Association launches national advertising campaign
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has launched its first national advertising campaign in a bid to raise awareness of pawnbroking. …
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Sep- 2014 -25 September
CBI: ‘Solid’ high street growth continues, pace of growth eases
Retail sales volumes continued to grow solidly in the year to September, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in…
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24 September
RJC officially recognises ‘Fairmined’ small-scale mining standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) yesterday announced an official standard for artisanal and…
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