Crime

Bonhams set to auction Agatha Christie’s family jewels

Bonhams is set to auction off a collection of diamond jewellery once owned by crime author Agatha Christie.  The jewellery,…

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London borough of Southwark wins Touchstone Award 2014

The British Hallmark Council and the four Assay Offices of the UK have announced the London borough of Southwark is…

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Police appeal after £1m Hamilton and Inches raid

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for further information following a high-value armed robbery at city centre jewellery store, Hamilton &…

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That dodgy jeweller’s hallmarking comeuppance sends a useful message

The news that a Birmingham jeweller who flouted hallmarking rules and has been fined £25,000 as a result, is a…

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Birmingham jeweller fined £25,000 for breach of Hallmarking Act

A Birmingham jeweller was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment earlier this week, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to pay…

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Gemfields market value drops following Zambian government announcement

Following revelations that the Zambian government is putting plans into action to clean up its gemstone trade – to the…

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First national jeweller signs up to the Gold Standard

F. Hinds has become the first national gold buyer to sign up to the Gold Standard.

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Michael Hoare to step down as N.A.G CEO

The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G) has announced that its CEO and Jewellery Focus columnist Michael Hoare will leave the association…

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SaferGems warns of 15 per cent rise in the cost of retail crime

SaferGems has warned jewellery retailers of the “increased risk of crime” after the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported a 15.6…

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Jewellery security firm to give expert tips to documentary

A jewellery industry security solutions expert has been selected to feature in a specialised documentary, commenting on protecting UK businesses…

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