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Jewellery and watch industry business news, insight and releases, from UK, Europe and around the world. Find out what’s going on in retail jewellery, jewellery manufacturing and up coming events.
Claire’s Accessories is entering administration after its owner, Modella Capital, began insolvency proceedings in the UK and Ireland. The move…
Claire’s Accessories is entering administration after its owner, Modella Capital, began insolvency proceedings in the UK and Ireland. The move…
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new guidelines on the terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds, following recommendations from the…
Silver prices increased significantly in 2025, rising from around $29.50 per ounce in January to over $79 by the end…
Alexandria, a new London men’s high jewellery brand, launches today with a collection of 18k gold rings inspired by men…
The Goldsmiths’ Centre is now accepting applications for Getting Started Online, a free, one-week business course for early-career designer-jewellers, silversmiths…
The four UK Assay Offices — Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Sheffield — supported by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ),…
Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to acquiring a majority stake in De Beers, currently majority-owned by…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will introduce redesigned coloured stone reports and expand its origin-determination services,…
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced changes to its Standards Committee, including the appointment of new Co-Chairs and the…
Wesley Tucker will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Tracr at the end of February 2026, De Beers Group…
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has published an updated Code of Practice to support jewellery businesses in meeting legal…
Sheffield Assay Office has announced the appointment of Sara Hale as its new Head of Commercial Operations. This strategic hire…
Eighteen Antwerp-based diamond companies have jointly financed a year’s worth of essential medicines and medical supplies for more than 35,000…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as its next Chief Executive Officer. She will…
London Trading Standards has been recognised by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) with the 2025 Touchstone Award for its work…
De Beers Group has launched its branded polished diamond line, ORIGIN De Beers Group, in retail stores across North America…
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has called on participants of the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary to adopt a revised…
Mountain Province Diamonds has announced that Mark Wall will step down as president and CEO on 19 December 2025. He…
Ankit Gems, a De Beers Sightholder, has opened an expanded cutting and polishing facility in Windhoek, Namibia, increasing its monthly…
De Beers recorded a 38% year-on-year increase in diamond production in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 7.7 million carats,…
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), the largest buying group for specialist jewellery and watch retailers in the UK and…
Gemological Science International (GSI) has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewellery set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at…
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the winners of the 2025 NAJ Awards at a ceremony held at…
The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) will retain its regulatory responsibilities under the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), following a…
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released the tenth and final pre-congress Special Report ahead of the 2025 CIBJO Congress,…
A new model for assessing gemstone durability, developed by Kennon Young of the Vermont Gemological Laboratory, has been introduced to…
Eight items of historical jewellery once owned by members of France’s 19th-century royal and imperial families have been stolen from…
A complete set of Stuart Devlin’s Twelve Days of Christmas surprise boxes, from the late silversmith’s personal collection, is to…