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Ramsdens reports record first-half profit as gold price surges

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

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Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Demand for gold across the UK increases 50% in the last 12 months

Demand for gold across the UK has increased 50% between July 2024 and June 2025, according…

NAJ joins Creative UK to champion jewellery industry

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has joined Creative UK in a bid to raise the…

Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May

Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop…

Consumer confidence hasn’t recovered since Brexit vote, Barclays finds

Consumer confidence reached its highest point in the past 10 years in September 2016, at…

UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in…

UK consumer confidence drops to new low in February

UK consumer confidence slipped to a new low of -37 in February, amid the worsening state of…

De Beers and Botswana secure rough diamond sales agreement

The Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have agreed a deal…

Value of diamonds has plummeted in past 2 years, warns 77 Diamonds

Both natural and lab grown diamonds have seen a significant reduction in value, according to…

BRC warns of ‘spending squeeze’ in January

The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data…

UKJSAC advises on government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation

The UK Jewellery, Silverware, and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable has shared its insights…
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