Trade Organisations

RJC begins search for new chair

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has begun the search to find its new chairperson. The candidate will follow David Bouffard,…

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NAJ welcomes Russian diamond ban despite concerns

The National Association of Jewellers has welcomed the G7’s ban on Russian imported diamonds but has concerns about how it…

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Aston University receives grant for new jewellery training centre

The Goldsmith’s Company has given Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) a £500,000 grant for a new jewellery training centre. The…

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Natural Diamond Council launches new global campaign

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global campaign, To Treasure Now and Forever. As…

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Gem-A warns of scam products as false credentials circulate

Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, has issued a warning to its members, the gemstone trade and the wider…

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Scottish jewellery school secures £45k loan for expansion

Scottish independent jewellery school Vanilla Ink CIC has received a £45,000 loan from Social Investment Scotland. As a result the…

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Hallmarking falls 13.5% in June

The number of pieces hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices was down 13.5% with 666,658 pieces hallmarked in June…

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London Diamond Bourse launches mentor programme

The London Diamond Bourse has launched its inaugural mentor programme designed to provide support to students and newcomers in the…

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RJC appoints new board members at 2023 AGM

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced that its…

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WFDB partners with and invests in Natural Diamond Council

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced a new partnership with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) to support…

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