Archduke Joseph diamond astonishes bidders, selling for £13 million

A near perfect diamond has become the most expensive Golconda diamond and also the highest priced carat-for-carat colourless diamond ever, after fetching a massive sum at auction.

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Backes & Strauss contributes to Chain of Hope Gala Ball auction

The 2012 Chain of Hope Annual Gala Ball, held on 8 November at the Natural History Museum in London, raised more than £700,000 for the charity, and a new timepiece proved to be a hit in the live auction.

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Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event

Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in London’s trendy Knightsbridge – hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.

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BRC submits six-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ahead of next month’s autumn statement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has submitted a plan to Chancellor George Osborne requesting that changes are made to existing measures in order to strengthen the economy.

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Cure Leukaemia announces Rudell the Jewellers as sponsor of Christmas ball

Birmingham-based charity Cure Leukaemia has announced Rudell the Jewellers as the official sponsor of its annual Christmas Ball on 8 December at Edgbaston Stadium.

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Georg Jensen taken over by Investcorp

Danish luxury brand Georg Jensen has been bought by Bahrain-based investors Investcorp.

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Hallmarking figures for October show year-on-year rise

October’s hallmarking numbers showed a positive increase of 5.8 per cent in comparison to the same period in 2011.

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Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.

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Robbers attack Fraser Hart Jewellers in Brent Cross

Robbers have ram-raided a north London jewellers, riding into a shopping centre on three motorbikes just after stores opened, before a daring getaway.

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Shop and Display Equipment Association relaunches website

The Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) has celebrated 65 years of serving the retail display industry with the launch of a new-look website – acknowledging the huge shifts in retail design, style and approach.

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