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Silver and platinum up in September hallmarking

Both the number of silver and platinum pieces hallmarked in September 2019 increased by 4.5% and 14.4% respectively, according to…

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BHC introduces new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has introduced a new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice which is now available and becomes compulsory on…

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Inverness Ear Piercing announces new UK partnership with Goodman Bros.

Inverness, maker of the world’s safest & gentlest ear piercing system*, is pleased to announce that Goodman Bros, a leading…

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Gold slumps 7.3% in July hallmarking

The number of gold pieces hallmarked in July 2019 decreased by 7.3%, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay…

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Hallmarking figures slump 4.7% in June

Hallmarking figures fell across all major categories in June 2019, compared with the same period the previous year, with overall…

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60 Second Interview: Hiten Shah – director of Diamond Heaven

Q1) Describe yourself in three words.  Motivated, hardworking and focused. Q2) How did you get to be where you are…

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Birmingham School of Jewellery wins double-award at New Designers 2019

Staff and students at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery are celebrating after winning two prizes at the New Designers,…

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Gold and platinum up in May hallmarking

Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in May 2019 increased by 1.4% and 12.4% respectively, according to…

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The changing face of jewellery retail

The world as we know it for jewellery is one of luxury, enticement and wonder – but the UK customer…

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Gold, silver and platinum up in April hallmarking

Both the number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in April 2019 increased by 6.6% and 3.3% respectively, according to…

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