Trade Organisations

Businesses back Fairtrade foundation’s bridal campaign

Retailers, jewellers, designers, goldsmiths and casting houses have signed up to take part in the Fairtrade Foundation’s bridal campaign ‘I…

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Gem-A set to launch new CSR course

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is set to launch a brand new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) course for…

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Birmingham Assay Office receives £70,900 grant

The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has received a grant of £70,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.  The grant aims to…

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London Diamond Bourse launches diamond stock platform

London Diamond Bourse (LDB) members can now search goods from fellow members in the latest unveiling on their website. The…

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UK gold demand increases by 21%, says World Gold Council

UK demand from gold rose by 21% in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period the previous…

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July hallmarking rises 9.4%, gold carries poor performers

July 2014 showed a continued growth trajectory in gold hallmarking figures, with 9ct gold rising 28.1%, and 14ct and 18ct…

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Responsible Jewellery Council appoints Ashish Deo as new CEO

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Ashish Deo as chief executive officer. Ashish will assume this position on the 8th of September…

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Retail sales rebound solidly in July, says CBI

Retail sales volumes grew solidly in the year to July, rebounding from a disappointing performance a month earlier, according to…

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The merging trade bodies: a conversation with Andrew Hinds

A conversation with newly-appointed NAG chairman Andrew Hinds, about the future of the British Jewellers’ Association and the National Association…

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Delegates for NAG executive development forum up 21%

The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Executive Development Forum welcomed 21% more delegates this year than last at its Annual…

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