CIBJO gives ‘comprehensive plan’ to promote responsible sourcing

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) president, Gaetano Cavalieri, has outlined a “comprehensive” plan for promoting responsible sourcing practices during a plenary session at the 13th OECD Forum in Paris.    The CIBJO president was speaking during a special session on the first day of the OECD forum at which select…

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International Diamond Council elects new leadership

The International Diamond Council (IDC) has appointed Julien Drybooms as its new chairman, and Pol van der Steen as vice chairman. The IDC was established in 1975 to provide the WFDB and the IDMA with a set of universally accepted standards of nomenclature for polished diamonds within the international diamond…

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RJC launches new ‘Code of Practices’ standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is launching a new Code of Practices (COP). According to the organisation, the COP defines “responsible, social and environmental business practices” for companies in the jewellery supply chain and commits members to adhere to a “robust” set of comprehensive auditable standards. Since…

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Nancy Liu to become Forevermark CEO

De Beers Group has announced that Nancy Liu will become the new Forevermark CEO, stepping up from her current role as COO and taking over the day to day responsibility for the leading diamond brand. Stephen Lussier, executive VP of consumer and brands for De Beers Group, will continue to…

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Business for sale: Burnham-on-sea Goldsmiths – £10,000

Lock-up jewellers shop available in the popular seaside location of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The unit available with vacant possession from 1 May 2019 for a guide price of £10,000 with current rent set at £6,500 per annum. The sale will include: Bandit glass on primary front windows. Electric full shutter. Alarm…

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UK retail sector bounces back in March

In the three months to March 2019, the quantity bought in retail sales increased by 1.6% compared with the previous quarter in 2018, according to new figures from the ONS. The sales increase has been attributed to “sustained growth” throughout the first three months of the year, and all store…

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How the jewellery industry can sparkle online

The watch and fine jewellery industry continues to sparkle. According to a report from McKinsey, annual global sales are expected to grow at a healthy rate of 5 to 6% each year, totaling €250bn (£213bn) by 2020. Moreover, jewellery sales in particular are growing at a faster rate than any…

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Breitling to pull out of Baselworld due to later timing

Luxury watch manufacturer Breitling has announced it will not be attending the Baselworld trade show next year and instead it will focus on its own independent communication format, the Breitling Summit. Breitling said it made the decision due to the later date set for the Swiss-based trade show, which could…

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Police appeal following robbery at Bournemouth jewellers

Officers investigating a burglary at a Bournemouth jewellers have issued a CCTV image of the suspect. At approximately 10.45am on Thursday 11 April 2019 a man entered Ilaria Smart Luxury on Wimborne Road in the Winton area of the town. While inside he distracted staff before stealing two rings and…

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Gold and platinum up in March hallmarking

Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in March 2019 increased significantly by 4.5% and 19.1% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of silver also grew by 1% from 321,910 to 325,093 however palladium decreased by 36.8%% to 3,458 hallmarked items.…

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