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Birmingham gold bangle scam trio jailed

Three jewellers who falsely claimed that sets of gold bangles they manufactured and sold were made from higher quality gold…

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Hallmarking drops 11% as silver and platinum struggle

Hallmarking fell by an average of 11.7% in September 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to…

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Getting the Most from your Hallmark

While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a…

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Hallmarking figures drop 2.3% in August

Hallmarking fell by an average of 2.3% in August 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to…

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Gold and Platinum up double digits in latest Hallmarking figures

The number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in July 2018 increased significantly by 12.5% and 20.2% respectively, according to…

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Understanding international jewellery

The first month at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham is well underway. Bustling workshop demonstrations and creative experimentations are…

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Hallmarking figures drop 9.3% in June

Hallmarking fell by an average of 9.3% in June 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to…

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New Designers reveal ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’ winners

Design exhibition firm New Designers has announced the winners of its ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’. Students exhibiting jewellery and silver in…

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Hallmarking figures fall 11%

Hallmarking fell by an average of 11% in May 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to…

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What does the offshore hallmark mean for the jewellery industry?

“We were extremely happy when the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) finally, after a great deal of pushing and shoving from…

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