Edinburgh Assay Office launches new pay-as-you-go service

The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) is hoping to “unlock international markets” for online jewellery retailer’s with a new pay-as-you-go hallmarking…

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De Beers profits shine with 36% increase

The De Beers Group of Companies, itself a subsidiary of mining firm Anglo American, has reported a 36% increase in…

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Minister backs pawnbrokers in the fight against crime

The minister for crime prevention, Lynne Featherstone, has backed the work of members of the National Pawnbrokers Associations (NPA) in…

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BJA and NAG draft questionnaire for diamond graders

Members of the British Jewellers Association (BJA) and National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) met last week to discuss the apparent…

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London Diamond Bourse to host open day

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day,…

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One month left for IJL KickStart entries

There is just one month left for designers who want to enter the International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStart initiative in…

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Jewellery sales set to rocket for Valentine’s Day

Jewellery retailers are set to find themselves inundated with ‘panic-stricken’ shoppers, according to payment processing company Worldpay.  According to Worldpay’s…

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Ernest Jones set to upsize at WestQuay shopping centre

Ernest Jones is set to upsize to a larger store at Southampton’s WestQuay shopping centre.  Due to open in March,…

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Sotheby’s unveils 100-carat ‘perfect’ diamond

Today global art business Sotheby’s has unveiled a 100-carat ‘perfect’ diamond, which is set for auction later this year.  The…

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FEATURE: Hot Diamonds, hot results

A standout company for its sales performance in 2014 was Hot Diamonds. The firm’s revenue growth of 101%, however, is…

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