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September hallmarking figures up 18%, 9ct gold continues to shine

Rising hallmarking figures showed no sign of abating in September, as the latest results compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office…

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GJEPC India deny reported effects of Antwerp Diamond Bank closure

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India has asserted that news stories claiming diamantaires are offering discounts of…

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Argenteus closes last high street store

Jewellery retailer Argenteus has closed the doors of its last remaining high street store, located on Cornmarket Street in Oxford. …

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Retailers missing the mark on customers’ delivery expectations

Online retailers are providing unwanted delivery options and failing to offer wanted ones, according to new research from software company…

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Over 75% of RJC members are now certified

RJC has announced over 75% of its members have now achieved Certified Member status under the RJC Code of Practice…

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Rio Tinto rejects Glencore approach rumour

Following press speculation that it was to be merged with fellow mining company Glencore, Rio Tinto has issued a statement…

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Jeweller lights £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park

Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park to…

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Agatha Christie’s lost jewels exceed Bonhams estimate by over £36,000

Two pieces of jewellery that belonged to mystery writer Agatha Christie have surpassed their pre sale estimates at a Bonhams…

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Richard Hill leaves Bering in UK restructuring

Danish watch and jewellery brand Bering has parted ways with UK country manager Richard Hill as part of a restructure…

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Shop prices remains deflationary for 17th month: BRC

Overall shop prices reported deflation for the seventeenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in September from 1.6% in August.  This…

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