The Cufflink Gallery

Online store The Cufflink Gallery set to launch

31 August 2011 | By

Online store The Cufflink Gallery will launch on September 20, offering consumers independently designed cufflinks.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its third discussion papers on Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification, and is inviting public comment until August 22. Pictured: RJC CEO Michael Rae

RJC releases third discussion papers on Chain-of-Custody Certification

30 June 2011 | By

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its third discussion papers on Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification, and is inviting public comment until August 22.

Precious metals assayer Johnson Matthey has forecast another challenging year for platinum following the publication of its 2011 report

Challenging year for platinum to be offset by bridal demand

16 May 2011 | By

Precious metals assayer Johnson Matthey has forecast another challenging year for platinum following the publication of its 2011 report.

Hallmarking: make sure you have your say

Department for Business urges retailers to comment on hallmark status

12 April 2011 | By

A Department for Business spokesperson has contacted Retail Jeweller following the publication of its ‘Hallmarking under threat in red tape review’ story to say that that while the Government is not necessarily intending to scrap hallmarking if it is working, it is seeking retailer feedback on whether it is as efficient as possible.

Hallmarking is under threat unless people act now

Hallmarking under threat in red tape review

12 April 2011 | By

The Birmingham Assay Office is urging jewellery industry insiders to act now to save hallmarking, which is under threat of abolition by default as part of the Government’s move to reduce regulation.

Christina Hendricks models the Oak Leaf Tiara

Mad Men actress named as face of Vivienne Westwood palladium jewellery

2 March 2011 | By

Vivienne Westwood and Palladium Alliance have revealed Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks as the official face of the Vivienne Westwood Get a Life palladium jewellery collection.

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Fast Facts on
Wedding rings

  • 860 AD:The year Christians started using rings in marriage ceremonies.
  • 4th:The finger the ring is placed on.
  • 2,200BC:The year of the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings in ancient Egypt.
  • 1854:The year in which the manufacture of 15ct, 12ct and 9ct became legal.

Photo from William Cheshire