Manufacturers

Han Goldwyn set to close after 40 years

Long-established family-run jewellery manufacturer Han Goldwyn will close this March, upon the retirement of owner and director Brian Craddock and…

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De Beers reduces diamond prices by 10% to improve demand

De Beers has reportedly cut its diamond prices by 10% to increase demand and revive gem sales, Bloomberg has reported.…

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Russian diamond producer Alrosa added to EU sanction list

The world’s biggest diamond producer Alrosa and its CEO Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev have been added to the European Union’s sanction…

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Hallmarking drops 3.5% in November

Hallmarking dropped by 3.5% in November, from last month’s 896,622 to 865,515, according to new data from the Birmingham Assay…

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Petra Diamonds chair steps down

Petra Diamonds has announced that chairman Peter Hill, CBE, has stepped down from his role following the conclusion of its…

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Adamas One Corp announces launch of lab-grown colourless diamonds

Lab-grown diamond company Adamas One Corp has announced the initial delivery of colourless diamonds. Adamas One’s “extensive” internal R&D efforts…

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De Beers production declines 23% in Q3

De Beers Group has recorded a 23% decrease in production to 7.4 million carats in the third quarter. The company…

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Ntinga unveils B2B platform for jewellery retailers

Fine jewellery manufacturer Ntinga has announced the launch of its new B2B website, providing a space for retailers seeking to…

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Lightbox shuts down bridal jewellery experiment

De Beers Group’s lab created jewellery brand Lightbox has confirmed that it has concluded its engagement ring trial. Through the…

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Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August. In total 778,960 pieces…

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