Hallmarking figures drop in January

After a strong year of growth for hallmarking figures in 2014 the total number of articles hallmarked was down 7.6%…

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Fancy colour diamonds not affected by diamond price falls

Fancy colour diamonds are continuing to show consistent price levels, despite a backdrop of commodity value declines in Q4 2014. …

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I Love a Lassie reports triple sales

Jewellery brand I love a Lassie has reported a strong start to the year due to “loyal” stockists and a…

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COMMENT: You cannot overstate the importance of confidence in diamonds

This week the great and good of the jewellery industry descended on Antwerp for the annual Diamond Trade Fair. This event…

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IJL launches new market focus initiative

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced the launch of a new initiative – ‘the IJL Market Focus’ – aimed at…

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January like-for-likes enjoy modest increase after ‘subdued’ December

January retail sales grew marginally despite a ‘subdued’ December, according to latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).  The…

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ADVICE: Backdated overtime claims

In light of the recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that some people working overtime could claim…

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Staff threatened at gunpoint in Halifax jewellery store raid

Police are appealing for witnesses after staff at Lister Horsfall Jewellers, Halifax, were threatened at gunpoint before gunmen made off…

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COMMENT: A background on birthstones

History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of…

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Endless Jewelry reports $30m sales in dazzling first year

The new leather bracelet and charms brand Endless Jewelry has had a storming first year of trading, according to its…

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