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Oct- 2019 -4 October
Facets PR goes into liquidation owing £190,000
The jewellery industry public relations firm Facets PR, set up by former Retail Jeweller editor Sarah Carpin, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing almost £190,000. A Statement of Affairs published on Companies House showed Facets Communications Limited – the company’s legal name – had appointed a voluntary liquidator, affirming speculation…
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3 October
RJC partners with United Nations Global Compact to advance SDGs
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to help develop best practice impact case studies for building awareness and educating key stakeholders on how businesses can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The RJC Code of Practices standard aligns with…
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3 October
Muru to help raise money for Mind with Positivity Collection
This autumn, Muru Jewellery is donating 10% of sales from its Positivity Collection to the mental health charity Mind, to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. The collaboration launches on Thursday 10 October to coincide with World Mental Health Day and will raise funds to help give…
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3 October
Edinburgh Assay Office’s CEO assumes international chairman role
The Edinburgh Assay Office’s chief executive and master, Scott Walter, will take up the role of chairman of the Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM) at the end of November. Walter held previous roles within the Convention sitting on the Standing Technical committee and…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
Avi-8 Watches launches new Hawker Harrier ‘Ace of Spades’ timepiece
Watch brand Avi-8 Watches has launched its new Hawker Harrier ‘Ace of Spades’ timepiece, which takes inspiration from the US squadron who flew the Hawker Harrier 2 aircraft which launched in the 1990s. According to the group, each part of the ‘Ace of Spades’ watch has been carefully designed in…
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27 September
Renné Jewellery launches first ever men’s collection
Mother and daughter design duo Helen and Annie Rennison, have today announced the launch of the first men’s collection for Renné Jewellery. The collection comprises rings, bracelets, chains and charms, all made from sterling silver, 18ct gold and a variety of vibrant semi-precious stones. According to the brand, the launch…
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27 September
BHC introduces new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice
The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has introduced a new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice which is now available and becomes compulsory on 1 May 2020. The Dealer’s Notice, which must be displayed by all dealers supplying precious metal jewellery, has been updated to add two new marks. The updated version incorporates a…
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20 September
Everledger launches new version of its blockchain platform
Everledger, the digital transparency company, has launched version 2.0 of its blockchain platform. The Everledger platform provides increasing levels of transparency across complex and regulated supply chains. Founded in 2015, Everledger creates solutions that harness the benefits of blockchain in tandem with other cutting edge technologies, such as AI and…
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19 September
Beaverbrooks launches £100,000 diamond advent calendar
UK jeweller Beaverbrooks has launched a world-first £100,000 diamond advent calendar. Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has launched the brand new advent calendar, which features a luxurious diamond gift within each of its 25 drawers, in celebration of its 100th birthday this year. The first-of-its-kind, new and exclusive ladies advent calendar will…
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19 September
18ct golden toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace
An 18ct golden toilet has been stolen from Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police is investigating the burglary of the ‘piece of art’ and originally received a report of the robbery at the palace at 4.57am on 14 September 2019. A 66-year-old man was arrested in connection with…
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