Platinum

Cost of living crisis weighs on retail sales growth

High levels of inflation and the deepening cost of living crisis have prompted further slowing of retail sales growth, according…

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Hallmarking surges 69.5% in May

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 69.5% to 842,236 in May 2022, up from 496,964 for the same period…

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DMR unveils collaboration to mark Platinum Jubilee

David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society have collaborated to introduce a diamond brooch, crafted from 950…

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Brown & Newirth partners with Bradley’s Jewellers on new eco collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has partnered with British fine jewellery manufacturer Brown and Newirth to launch its new ‘Created by Brown…

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Hallmarking surges 26% in April

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 26.3% to 660,006 in April 2022, up from 522,390 for the same period…

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Cost of living crisis begins to hamper consumer spending

Spending on essential items dropped to 18.1% in April, compared to 17.4% in March, as inflation and rising living costs…

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Ingle and Rhode launches bespoke engagement ring selection

Ingle and Rhode has launched a bespoke selection of men’s engagement rings to help its female customers pop the question.…

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Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee

Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and…

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Number of hallmarked pieces reaches 11-year high in Q1

The total number of pieces hallmarked in 2022 Q1 is the highest in 11 years, with total pieces climbing 109.1%…

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RJC opens second consultation on Code of Practice

The Responsible Jewellery Council has opened the second round of public consultation on the update of the RJC code of…

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