Consumer Confidence

RJC to launch lab-grown materials standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it is set to develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs). The…

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Retail sales growth slows in July

Retail sales volumes fell by 2.5% between June and July 2021, as rainy weather and last month’s ‘pingdemic’ dampened demand…

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LGDs are the future, despite the backlash

“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a…

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May footfall decreases 27.7%, latest BRC data reveals

Total UK footfall decreased by 27.7% in May compared with the same period in 2019, according to the latest British…

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Natural Diamond Council partners with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group

The Natural Diamond Council has announced a strategic partnership with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (Chow Tai Fook). The partnership…

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HB Antwerp partners with Sarine

HB Antwerp has announced a new partnership with Sarine technologies that will see it become a technology partner in the…

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Jewellery bodies urge Pandora to retract LGD narrative

A clutch of leading jewellery organisations have come together to call upon Pandora to retract its stance regarding lab-grown diamonds…

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RJC reveals board member election results

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has named a raft of new appointments to its board and committees at the organisation’s…

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Global gold jewellery demand climbs 52%

The volume of gold jewellery purchased by global consumers has reportedly increased by 477.4 tonnes (t) year-on-year for Q1 2021,…

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Responsible Jewellery Council launches new SDG Taskforce

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the launch of a new SDG Taskforce which will aim at creating a unified…

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