Betts Group
Coverage highlights developments from a long-established British precious metals specialist known for refining, recycling, and sustainable sourcing. Stories include updates on manufacturing innovations, trade partnerships, and initiatives supporting ethical production and circular economy practices. Content explores how investment in technology, traceability, and environmental responsibility strengthens UK manufacturing and reinforces the company’s role within the national jewellery supply chain.
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Nov- 2025 -21 NovemberRetailers
The Betts Group invests in Fairever to boost responsibly sourced metals
The Betts Group has made a strategic investment in German precious metals supplier Fairever, strengthening a long-standing partnership focused on expanding responsibly sourced gold and silver across Europe. The Birmingham-based firm said the investment would broaden access to materials such as Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold and AgAIN Silver, while…
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Oct- 2025 -3 OctoberManufacturers
The Betts Group appoints new head of bridal business development
The Betts Group has appointed David Fletcher as head of business development for its bridal division. Fletcher has more than 30 years’ experience in the jewellery trade and has previously held senior roles at the Royal Mint, Cooksongold and Engelhard. In his new role, Fletcher will focus on expanding the…
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1 OctoberManufacturers
Betts Group expands recycled silver range from X-rays
Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand for traceable and sustainable sources of silver. Its Again Silver, first launched in 2022, was previously available only as…
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Jul- 2025 -4 JulyManufacturers
The Betts Group partners with Goldsmiths’ Fair to support businesses
The Betts Group has partnered with Goldsmiths’ Fair, supporting the recipients of its 2025 Emerging Business Bursary programme with a gift of four kilograms of AgAIN silver bullion, which is made from reclaimed silver from medical X-ray films. The 10 recipients of the 2025 Emerging Business Bursary will each receive…
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustNews
Royal Mint launches new collection made from recycled X-ray films
The Royal Mint has partnered with Betts Metals, a 300-year-old family business, to use silver sourced entirely from medical x-ray films within its jewellery collection, 886 by The Royal Mint. X-Ray Silver is an important step in reducing The Royal Mint’s reliance on mined materials and offers an “innovative” solution…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilRetailers
Betts Group strengthens senior team with wedding ring expert
Betts Group has appointed Peter Green to the national business development team to expand the group’s wedding ring business. Green brings with him more than four decades of industry experience. He will be responsible for the sales of the group’s responsibly sourced bullion and investment products. In his new role,…
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Dec- 2020 -15 DecemberNews
Betts Group adopts SMO gold manufacturing
Betts Group has marked its 260th anniversary by announcing the use of responsibly sourced gold in all of its manufactured gold products. The group has revealed that it will now be using ‘Single Mine Origin’ (SMO) gold to manufacture all of its gold products. The company first began offering SMO…
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2 DecemberNews
Betts Metal Sales to reopen jewellery counter
Betts Metal Sales has announced the reopening of its Birmingham jewellery quarter trade counter for business. The family-run firm has announced that its premises in Spencer Street will be open to the public, following the latest national coronavirus lockdown. Despite the current Tier 3 restrictions in Birmingham, the Betts Metal…
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Jun- 2016 -21 JuneManufacturers
Stephen Betts Group acquires Unity Wedding Bands
Precious metal specialist Stephen Betts Group has announced the acquisition of wedding band manufacturer Unity Wedding Bands. The sale will put Betts Metal Sales (BMS) in full control of all aspects of the manufacturing process for its wedding rings, as well as bringing a dedicated team of skilled, innovative designers…
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May- 2016 -31 MayQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Betts Metals
Following the company’s acquisition of Sutton Tools, we stopped by the company’s base in Birmingham and spoke to Rosannah Fellows, operations and marketing manager, to find out more. Give us a quick summary of Betts Metals’ history. Betts Metal Sales is a member of the Stephen Betts Group. The original family…
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