Trade Organisations

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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NAJ appoints Gary Wroe as president

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Gary Wroe to the role of president. Wroe will…

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The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints 696th prime warden

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Charles Mackworth-Young as the 696th prime warden of the company. Mackworth-Young is…

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Hallmarking drops 24% in April

The number of items hallmarked in the UK from the four UK Assay Offices fell 24% in April 2023 compared…

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British Academy of Jewellery partners with Cooksongold

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that it has partnered with Cooksongold to provide industry experience for BAJ…

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