Trade Organisations

SaferGems ends run of career criminal

A Romanian woman described as a “professional criminal” has been jailed for 12 months following action by SaferGems.

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RJC reaches 400 member mark

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that its membership has exceeded 400 companies and trade associations from around the…

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BJA to provide funded training for jewellery businesses

In conjunction with Birmingham City Council and supported by ERDF funding, the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has won a tender…

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RJC announces Matt Runci’s successor as chairman

The board of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that James Courage will succeed Dr Matt Runci as chairman…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked Olympic medals

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has announced that it hallmarked the gold and silver medals presented to athletes during the…

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Plans submitted for new Birmingham Assay Office project

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced it has submitted a planning application to create a new bespoke building in the…

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CMJ conference generosity benefits children’s cancer charity

Stratford-upon-Avon-based charity ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’ was the beneficiary of an overwhelming display of generosity at the Company of Master Jewellers’…

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CEO of Birmingham Assay Office completes 50 mile charity bike ride

Assay master Michael Allchin recently raised more than £4,000 for charity, undertaking a 50-mile sportive.

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Last chance to get Diamond Jubilee commemorative mark

Assay Office customers are advised that there are only five working days left to request the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Hallmark.

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Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review

The Fairtrade Foundation and its partner the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) are to review the standards which govern the…

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