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  • London Assay Office marks third anniversary of hallmarking enforcement scheme with 500th inspection
  • Consumer support for hallmarking rises with greater awareness, YouGov finds
  • How to check if your gold jewellery is real and what all the hallmarks mean... pawnbroker expert reveals all the tricks

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /5 days ago

London Assay Office marks third anniversary of hallmarking enforcement scheme with 500th inspection

Operation Stamping It Out has issued 280 warnings and removed £250,000 of illegal jewellery since its 2023 launch

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Consumer support for hallmarking rises with greater awareness, YouGov finds

Research shows 85% of consumers have greater trust in retailers providing clear information on the practice

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dailymail.com /3 weeks ago

How to check if your gold jewellery is real and what all the hallmarks mean... pawnbroker expert reveals all the tricks...

James Constantinou, founder of Prestige Pawnbrokers, told This is Money why gold's gone up in price, how gold jewellery hallmarks work and what gold purity is.

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businesstoday.in /1 month ago

Gold price surge drives silver rush: BIS ramps up hallmarking labs across India

Silver hallmarking has been voluntary in India since 2005. To strengthen purity verification, BIS introduced a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number for hallmarked silver it...

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council opens nominations for 2027 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Thomas Fattorini Ltd-sponsored award recognises individuals who have advanced the UK jewellery sector through innovation and mentorship

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miningweekly.com /3 weeks ago

World Gold Council launches Gold Dealer Assurance Standard

Global organisation the World Gold Council has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS) – a global framework designed to strengthen trust and transparency in the retail g...

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /2 days ago

Institute of Professional Goldsmiths secures sponsorship from London Assay Office

London Assay Office backing will fund craft skills training and mentoring for the not-for-profit professional body

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thehindubusinessline.com /1 month ago

KGSMA seek BIS probe into counterfeit hallmarked gold jewellery in Kerala

Seeks legal proceedings against all individuals and organisations involved in the illegal activities

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council appoints Judith Lockwood as chair

Jewellery designer Maeve Gillies also joins the leadership team as vice chair

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

Award-winning jewellery exhibition opens at the Goldsmiths’ Centre

From intricate brooches to striking silverware, an exhibition at the Goldsmiths' Centre showcases the award-winning work of the UK's next generation of jewellery makers and metalwo...

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Beaverbrooks becomes first UK retailer to receive Natural Diamond Council accreditation

Family-owned jeweller recognised for responsible sourcing and natural diamond standards

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journalism.co.uk /1 month ago

Trading standards investigation highlights huge differences in gold buying offers

A Trading Standards investigation in Wiltshire has revealed significant differences in the prices offered by businesses buying gold from members of the public, with one mobile buye...

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Goldsmiths’ Centre opens 2026 Business Catalyst Grant

Funding of £2,000 available for 10 emerging businesses to support growth in the jewellery and silversmithing sectors

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Birmingham museum to host inaugural 2027 jewellery biennial

An open call will launch in August for UK jewellery artists to display their work

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /5 days ago

Goldsmiths’ Centre spotlights traditional Korean technique amid rising gold prices

The ancient Keum-boo method offers jewellers a cost-effective way to apply 24-carat gold to silver pieces

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 week ago

The Royal Mint and Bank of England collaborate on e-waste recycling initiative

Thousands of decommissioned desk phones are being processed to recover precious metals and reduce electronic waste

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial launches open call for UK-based makers

Applications open for 'Colour' exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery as part of inaugural 2027 festival

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

NAJ issues new expectation-management guidance for bespoke jewellery

Trade body calls for clearer customer communication and staged approvals throughout bespoke, remodelling and restoration projects

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

PureJewels completes first jewellery shipment under UK-India trade agreement

London jewellery brand marks implementation of CETA with inaugural consignment from India using hybrid manufacturing model

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Goldsmiths expands Harlequin Watford store

Watches of Switzerland Group brand more than doubles showroom space at shopping centre

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Edinburgh Assay Office appoints Lesley Wilson as head of operations

Lesley Wilson steps into newly created role after nearly a decade as production manager

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 month ago

Villiers Påske launches in UK

The new London-based company offers antique, vintage and bespoke jewellery alongside heirloom redesign services

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Goldsmiths reopens Chelmsford showroom after five-month renovation

Watches of Switzerland Group revamps Bond Street development site to span more than 2,000 sq ft

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /1 week ago

PJ Watson marks 60 years in British jewellery manufacturing

The manufacturer built its reputation in fine gem-set jewellery before expanding through international trade fairs

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