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BREXIT: Parliamentary approval needed to trigger Article 50

The government cannot kickstart Brexit without parliamentary approval and a vote from MPs in the House of Commons, the High…

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Largest rough diamond discovered in 100 years could fetch £48m at auction

The largest rough diamond to be discovered in over a century could sell for more than $70m (£48m) at a…

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NPA urges Welsh government to ‘crack down on crime’

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has urged the Welsh government to crack down on illegal money lending. The call for…

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Beaverbrooks re-certified by Responsible Jewellery Council

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices…

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Watchfinder & Co to open flagship store in Leeds

Watchfinder is to open a two-storey retail premises in Leeds, its third bricks and mortar boutique in the UK. The…

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Joanna Lumley accepts Jeremy France brooch to celebrate Gurkha anniversary

Jeremy France Jewellers has presented actress Joanna Lumley with a bespoke brooch to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United…

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Hallmarking: What You Need To Know

Some jewellers have been in the news recently for falling foul of the Hallmarking Act – and they have faced…

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Swiss watch exports rise in January

Swiss watchmakers have enjoyed a good start to the year with exports in January up on the same time last…

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Gemfields reports record-sales at £27m ruby auction

Gemfields has announced the results of its recent  higher quality rough ruby auction, which saw an average realised price of…

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The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary

On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.

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