Trade Organisations

Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive…

Read More »

GIA introduces expanded Nacre Scale to all pearl classification reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has expanded its approach to evaluating nacre on all pearl classification reports, providing an important…

Read More »

CMJ appoints Jason Allum to board of directors

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced the appointment of Jason Allum of Allum and Sidaway to its board…

Read More »

Natural Diamond Council launches The Diamond Learning Centre

The Natural Diamond Council has announced the launch of the not-for-profit, free Diamond Learning Center, a website aiming to engage…

Read More »

The Goldsmiths’ Centre pledges support to Bright New Gems Initiative

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has revealed that it has pledged its support to the Bright New Gems Initiative. As a result,…

Read More »

Houlden’s Leaders in Luxury event sees record post-covid attendance

Houlden has revealed that its most recent Leaders in Luxury: The London Legacy event saw a record post-covid attendance alongside…

Read More »

RJC launches RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS) to set a benchmark for ethical…

Read More »

Susan Jacques to retire as GIA president and CEO

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the…

Read More »

London Diamond Bourse launches Women’s Network

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the launch of its new Women’s Network. The Women’s Network is an initiative…

Read More »

Responsible Jewellery Council updates COP and COC standards

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced updates to its Code of Practices (COP) and Chain of Custody (COC) standards…

Read More »