Club Insights

GemTAGS Moves Closer to the Centre of Jewellery Retail Operations

GemTAGS has announced new integrations with Shopify and Lightspeed, allowing jewellers to print labels directly from their existing retail systems

The Valuation Profession Is Quietly Entering a New Era

The 2026 NAJ Valuers’ Conference reflected growing momentum behind education, professional development and new talent entering the valuation profession

GemINTRO and NAJ Endorsed Status: A Clearer Entry Point for Gemmology

Gem-A’s GemINTRO course receives NAJ Endorsed status, highlighting a more defined and accessible starting point for gemmology education

Club Insight: Mandatory Diamond Screening Signals a Reset for Valuation Standards

The Institute of Registered Valuers now requires diamond screening in every valuation, marking a clear shift in how the trade responds to the rise of lab-grown stones

The Hidden Risks of Buying Jewellery Online: Why Hallmarks Still Matter

A new consumer guide highlights the risks of buying jewellery online, from missing UK hallmarks to misleading metal descriptions and unregulated overseas sellers

Tariff Shock – What Trump’s 50% Duties Mean for India’s Gold, Jewellery & Diamond Trade

India’s jewellery and diamond industries face unprecedented pressure as US tariffs jump to 50%, prompting official backlash and rapid readjustments in trade strategies.

A Pact Signed in Power — and Sealed in Gold

India–UK FTA signed by Modi and Starmer unlocks $2.5bn trade vision for Indian jewellery exports

UK Jewellery Sector Demands Government Action for Small Businesses

UK jewellery and allied craft leaders unite to call for urgent government reform, highlighting the structural challenges facing small and microbusinesses.