Platinum

HALLMARKING: Gold keeps climbing, silver lets the side down

Gold continued its upward trajectory in the month of October with a 22.1% rise in the number of articles hallmarked,…

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September hallmarking figures up 18%, 9ct gold continues to shine

Rising hallmarking figures showed no sign of abating in September, as the latest results compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office…

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Over 75% of RJC members are now certified

RJC has announced over 75% of its members have now achieved Certified Member status under the RJC Code of Practice…

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Precious metal prices fall to lowest in 15 months

The gold price fell to its lowest level for 15 months on October 6 after improved US employment figures boosted…

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Don’t argue with the data…just wait for your slice

It is beginning to feel more like a job as a leader-writer for the Financial Times than a jewellery trade magazine,…

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Upward hallmarking trajectory continues in August

The positive trend for UK hallmarking figures continued in August, according to the latest figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay…

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July hallmarking rises 9.4%, gold carries poor performers

July 2014 showed a continued growth trajectory in gold hallmarking figures, with 9ct gold rising 28.1%, and 14ct and 18ct…

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Why you should join the Fairtrade goldsmiths scheme

One of the most frustrating things about CSR initiatives in any industry is the cost and effort involved in doing…

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Fairtrade goldsmiths scheme receives 100 applications in three months

100 small jewellers have applied to register as Fairtrade goldsmiths in the three months since the scheme was introduced. The…

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Goldsmiths’ Fair names Zaha Hadids’s favourites

Organisers at the Goldsmiths’ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection…

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