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Retail business running costs up £20bn since 2006

A British Retail Consortium (BRC) commissioned study by Oxford Economics has revealed that retailers’ operating costs have increased by a…

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CIBJO president praised by NAG for CSR statement

CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri’s recent statement outlining the organisation’s doctrine for corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been praised by the…

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Largest ever 3.15 carat coloured diamond set to be auctioned

A rare 3.15 carat circular-cut coloured diamond is set to be auctioned in New York and is expected to raise…

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Backes & Strauss contributes to Chain of Hope Gala Ball auction

The 2012 Chain of Hope Annual Gala Ball, held on 8 November at the Natural History Museum in London, raised…

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CEO of Birmingham Assay Office completes 50 mile charity bike ride

Assay master Michael Allchin recently raised more than £4,000 for charity, undertaking a 50-mile sportive.

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IJL KickStarter lands prize at Treasure

Up-and-coming jewellery designer Lestie Lee has won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the recent Treasure event.

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BJA launches Diamond Jubilee brooch competition

In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the British Jewellers' Association (BJA) has launched a competition to create a commemorative diamond…

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Bonhams to sell $20 million necklace

Auction house Bonhams has put a Mughal 'Mirror Diamond' necklace up for private sale at the price of $20 million…

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BUDGET 2012: FSB welcomes Osborne’s measures but highlights ‘missing link’

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the Chancellor's Budget speech, but remains concerned about some weaknesses in the…

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Jeweller to auction bespoke ring in memory of Tohoku tsunami victims

  A Reading jewellery designer has produced a bespoke diamond ring which will be auctioned to raise money for children…

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