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May- 2015 -6 May
Five arrested following Whitby jewellery store raid
Five people have been arrested following an alleged armed raid which took place at a jewellery store in Whitby, North…
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6 May
Polished diamond prices stabilize in April
Diamond markets were quiet in April despite a slight improvement in sentiment towards the end of the month as shortages…
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6 May
Shop price deflation remains low in April
Shop prices continued to fall in April, albeit at a slower pace, falling 1.9% compared with the same time last…
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5 May
Watchfinder founders shortlisted for entrepreneur of the year award
Co-founders of watch etailer Watchfinder, Stuart Hennell and Lloyd Amsdon, have been shortlisted for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of…
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5 May
A plant that sniffs out diamonds
Scientists have discovered a rare plant that only appears to grow directly above kimberlite pipes – columns of rock left…
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5 May
Industry vote opens for IJL’S ‘People’s Choice’ KickStarter
The International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStarter competition is now open to the industry to vote for the ‘’. The designers…
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1 May
Retail sales growth eases unexpectedly in April
Growth in retail sales volumes slowed unexpectedly in the year to April but is forecast to pick up again next…
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Apr- 2015 -30 April
Carat extends partnership with BAFTA Television Awards
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat has announced it has extended its partnership with the House of Fraser British Academy Television…
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30 April
Consumer confidence holds steady at 12-year high
Consumer confidence held steady in April at its highest level since 2002, according to new figures from research firm GFK. …
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29 April
WFDB presidents prepare to discuss ‘critical’ issues
The Presidents of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) are preparing to discuss “critical” issues at its next presidents…
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