White gold popular for engagement rings in Greater Manchester while platinum dominates in London

15 September 2011 | By

White gold is most popular for engagement rings in Greater Manchester while platinum is most popular in London, according to research by The Diamond Store.

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.

Gold prices reach parity with platinum

9 August 2011 | By

Gold prices reach parity with platinum for the first time since 2008

Hallmarking

Hallmarking to remain after widespread industry support

28 July 2011 | By

Hallmarking will not be scrapped following massive support from the industry, according to the results of the retail section of the Government’s Red Tape Challenge announced today by business secretary Vince Cable.

The Houlden Group has become the first jeweller-membership organisation to have 100% of its members achieve Recommended Retailer status from the Platinum Guild International (PGI)

All Houlden Group members now platinum recommended retailers

13 July 2011 | By

The Houlden Group has become the first jeweller-membership organisation to have 100% of its members achieve Recommended Retailer status from the Platinum Guild International (PGI).

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.

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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