Record fine handed to Russian watch seller in ‘grey import’ case

An online watch seller in Russia has been ordered to pay three million rubles (£59,300) to Swatch Group brand Longines for selling watches that were improperly imported into the country.

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Last chance to get Diamond Jubilee commemorative mark

Assay Office customers are advised that there are only five working days left to request the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Hallmark.

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UNHCR and Frogpearl collaborate to create ‘Hope’ bracelet

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and jewellery company Frogpearl have partnered up to produce and distribute an ethically sourced ‘Hope’ bracelet.

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Peers Hardy on the move

Watch, jewellery, clock and consumer electronics group Peers Hardy Ltd has relocated its headquarters to an office and warehouse almost twice the size of its previous premises.

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From Nuneaton with love: Johnsons Jewellers offers tickets to charity Bond premiere

To celebrate the release of the Skyfall, the 23rd instalment of the James Bond series, Johnsons Jewellers in Nuneaton is offering tickets to a charity premiere of the film.

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RJC, LBMA and CFS announce cross-recognition agreement

In a joint press release, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the EICC-GeSI Conflict Free Smelter programme (CFS) announced an agreement of mutual cross-recognition of gold refiner audits.

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Retail sales surprisingly strong in August

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) concerning retail sales in August have proved a pleasant surprise, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

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Page of Ely wins PJ Watson prize draw

One of the founder members of the CMJ, PJ Watson marked the 30th year of its association with the organisation with a prize draw at IJL.

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i2i Events Group announces dates for the Jewellery Show London 2013

Organisers of the Jewellery Show London have announced the dates for the 2013 edition, having once again secured Somerset House as the venue.

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Jewellery entrepreneur voted ‘star of the future’ at everywoman in Retail Awards

Alyssa Smith of Alyssa Smith Jewellery Ltd won the ‘Star of the Future (in a business with a turnover of less than £200 million)’ category at the recent everywoman in Retail Awards.

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