Crime
Crime remains a significant concern for the UK jewellery trade, with retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers facing risks from theft, fraud, and organised criminal activity. Staying informed about crime trends, prevention strategies, and security innovations is essential for protecting staff, stock, and premises. Jewellery Focus covers crime-related news and insights, including high-profile incidents, police initiatives, and practical advice for trade professionals on mitigating risks and strengthening business resilience.
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Aug- 2014 -12 AugustCurrent Affairs
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, which is set to go under the hammer at the Knightsbridge auction house on October 8, includes a diamond brooch and a three-stone engagement ring. The items were discovered in…
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Jul- 2014 -8 JulyCurrent Affairs
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 the winner of the Touchstone Award 2014. In its third annual presentation, the Touchstone Award recognises innovative initiatives undertaken in relation to hallmarking legislation. Southwark’s initiative was prompted by a…
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Jun- 2014 -10 JuneCurrent Affairs
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 & Inches. According to a police statement the store was targeted by three men dressed in dark clothing who threatened staff with various “bladed weapons” at around 11:30am on June 6.…
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May- 2014 -20 MayEditor's Blog
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 useful bit of promotion for the scrupulous majority in the industry. Amjad Mahmood Yousif, trading as Crown Jewellers at 39 Formans Road, Sparkhill, was ordered to pay £11,281 in costs,…
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15 MayRetailers
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 a total of £25,000 after pleading guilty to 17 offences, under the Hallmarking Act 1973. Amjad Mahmood Yousif, trading as Crown Jewellers at 39 Formans Road, Sparkhill, was ordered to…
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Apr- 2013 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
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 detriment of many emerald producers – Gemfields has experienced its biggest one-day market value loss in four years.
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Mar- 2013 -21 MarchRetailers
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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Feb- 2013 -6 FebruaryTrade Organisations
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 in April.
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Jan- 2013 -31 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
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 per cent increase in the cost of crime over the past year.
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Dec- 2012 -14 DecemberTrade Organisations
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 against crime.
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