Gold
Gold has long been a pillar of the jewellery industry, prized for its enduring value and versatility across design and manufacturing. For UK jewellers, designers, wholesalers, and suppliers, understanding the gold market is vital amid fluctuating prices, evolving consumer tastes, and growing demand for ethical and recycled materials. Jewellery Focus delivers authoritative coverage on gold, spanning market movements, sustainability initiatives, regulatory developments, and innovations in design and production. From bullion trends to insights into supply chain challenges and opportunities, our reporting supports jewellery trade professionals in making informed business decisions.
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Dec- 2018 -3 DecemberFeatures
Why shopfittings, lighting and window displays matter
When selling to the fashion conscientious there is do doubt that presentation is absolutely key. It can make or break a potential sale: if the jewellery looks good on the display, then it has a much higher chance of being purchased. Choosing the right shopfitting, lighting and window displays will…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberDesigners
Annamaria Cammilli continues UK growth with five new stockists
Annamaria Cammilli, has announced it has established five new stockists with Harrington & Hallworth, Rudells, Strange, Williamson Brown and Jill Wheelock-Lines. Established 35 years ago by artist and sculptor Annamaria herself, Cammilli has expanded its presence in the UK with the new partnerships announced in the last quarter. The Florentine…
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28 NovemberUncategorized
Three-Minute Interview: Paul Platnauer
Describe yourself in three words? Integrity, drive and passion. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I always planned on going into the family business when I left school making me the third generation of R Platnauer Ltd, over 25 years ago, and to…
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28 NovemberAppointments
World Gold Council appoints David Tait as CEO
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has appointed David Tait as its CEO. Tait joins the World Gold Council following a successful career in the financial services industry. He was most recently global head of fixed income macro products at Credit Suisse. ย Prior to…
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27 NovemberFeatures
Focus On: Wedding and engagement rings
Whilst traditions remain strong – at least in the UK – more often than not the groom will choose the engagement ring for the bride. Stolen ยฃ20k gorilla returned to Karma Sanctum hotel But new research, conducted on behalf of Diamonds Factory by OnePoll and reported on JewelleryFocus.co.uk, showed that…
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26 NovemberRetailers
Blossom Copenhagen launches new collection
Blossom Copenhagen has released a new jewellery collection based on designer Christina Elbro and her husband Holger Elbroโs perception of life. Christina ElbroI said: โI am a true romantic and I design jewellery for women who love a feminine touch. My favourite symbol is the heart, and that is the…
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23 NovemberFeatures
How to care for antique jewellery
If youโve invested in antique jewellery, then you are in possession of a little piece of history. To be classed as โantiqueโ, the piece must be 100 years old or more. That jewellery has had quite the journey to reach you and has likely adorned many a personโs hand or…
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22 NovemberFeatures
The importance of packaging
In addition to the packaging adding status and value to a product it is essential to ensure that it is fit for purpose and also that it complies with EU legislation. One of the most frequent causes of tarnishing is a component of the packaging such as sulphur rich glue.…
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22 NovemberFeatures
What is x-ray fluorescence testing?
The change in the UK jewellery market during the past 15 years has been dramatic and irreversible. Items made outside the UK now outnumber UK manufactured articles by about nine to one and there has been a significant increase in silver and mixed metal articles and those which are hollow…
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21 NovemberDesigners
EC One partners with Natalie Perry Jewellery
Ethical jewellery designer, Natalie Perry, has partnered with jewellery boutique, EC One – the designerโs first bricks and mortar stockist in London. The boutique, based in Londonโs iconic Exmouth Market, has a collection of 12 pieces from the Floral Fragments range in both 9ct and 18ct fairtrade gold, which includes…
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