Manufacturers

UK hallmarking falls 4.1% in February

The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 4.1% in February compared to the same period last year, according…

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Gemfields reports second highest ever revenues despite 23% decline

Gemfields has reported a 23% decline in revenues to $262m (£207m) for the year ending 31 December 2023. The company…

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Vaughtons enters memorial jewellery market

Birmingham-based manufacturer, Vaughtons, has entered the memorial jewellery market with the launch of Phoenix by Vaughtons, which sells memorial jewellery…

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De Beers Group Ignite launches new diamond verification tool

De Beers Group Ignite has launched its latest diamond verification instrument, AMS Micro, to offer “rapid”, “automated” and “autonomous” screening…

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UK hallmarking unchanged in January

The number of pieces hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices was flat with 0.0% growth in January 2024. The…

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Cockpit names new CEO

Cockpit, London’s leading centre for contemporary craft, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Burton as its new CEO. He replaces…

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De Beers production declines 3% in Q4 but guidance remains unchanged

De Beers’ rough diamond production has decreased by 3% to 7.9 million carats in Q4 2023, primarily due to the…

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Royal Mint submits coins for Trial of Pyx

The Royal Mint has submitted 7,960 coins for testing at the UK’s oldest judicial ceremony, the Trial of the Pyx.…

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De Beers reports first rough diamond sales of $370m

The De Beers Group has reported that its rough diamond sales for its first sales cycle amounted to $370m (£292.8m)…

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Heritage Crafts and The Royal Mint launch new bursaries

The Royal Mint and Heritage Crafts have announced four new bursaries for precious metal workers to preserve and champion traditional…

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