Trade Organisations

Birmingham Assay Office strikes first mark for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Birmingham Assay Office welcomed Dan Higgs from local manufacturer F G H Products Ltd to witness the first commemorative…

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RJC partners with Paola De Luca on sustainability programme

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a new collaboration with luxury analyst Paola De Luca, to deliver three complementary course…

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The Natural Diamond Council expands Assure program

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the expansion of its Assure program which was designed to protect consumers and…

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NDC expands Diamond Verification Instrument testing programme

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced an expansion to its ‘Assure Program’ for the testing of Diamond Verification Instruments…

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RJC to launch lab-grown materials standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it is set to develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs). The…

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Four in five shops to shut without business rates reform, says BRC

Some 83% of retailers would reportedly be forced to close shops without the introduction of a business rates reform as…

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NAJ expands its team ahead of new strategy launch

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that it will welcome two new members to its marketing team. Adam…

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Birmingham Assay Office to launch LGD screening service

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it will now screen laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) as a part of its jewellery…

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Global gold demand holds steady in Q2

Global demand in gold held steady during Q2 FY21 at 955.1t, a year-on-year decline of 1% from Q2 FY20’s 960.5t.…

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Bira backs ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it will back a new campaign launched by Refundable, a consumer membership brand, to introduce…

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