The Goldsmith’s Company announces contingency plans
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has said it will do its “utmost” to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak. At...
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New membership organisation for valuers announced
A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association...
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...
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...
GIA senior vice president Kathryn Kimmel retires
Kathryn Kimmel, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has retired from the Gemological Institute of America GIA. According to...
NAJ launches new initiative to promote UK jewellery
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has launched its “long-awaited” campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the...
CMJ revenue plummets 41% but profit returns
The Company of Master Jewellers’ revenues have fallen by 42% according to its latest accounts, published on Companies House this...
London Diamond Bourse agrees 5-year lease to stay in Hatton Garden
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced it has agreed and signed a new lease on their current premises which...
Baselworld signs partnership with CIBJO
Baselworld has become a commercial member of CIBJO the World Jewellery Confederation, in an aim to be more “firmly rooted...
HRD Antwerp opens new London drop-off point
HRD Antwerp announced its expansion into the UK market with the opening of a new drop-off point in London’s Hatton...
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