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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Nov- 2017 -17 NovemberEconomy
Palladium hallmarking suffers drop as silver stays strong in October
Silver was the only metal to see a year-on-year rise in the hallmarking figures for October, with a 25% growth. All other precious metals saw a drop in hallmarked articles, with palladium experiencing the biggest fall of 34.7%. Gold fell by 8.4% when compared to the same period last year,…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Jacobs the Jewellers announces 70th anniversary celebrations
Jacobs the Jewellers officially revealed its 2018 70th anniversary celebrations, ‘Seventy for Seventy’, at its Christmas Showcase in front of over 200 customers on Wednesday 15 November. The Jacobs’ 2018 program centres around the goal of raising £70,000 for the Royal Berkshire Hospital Charity, specifically the Berkshire Cancer Centre, in…
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16 NovemberDesigners
Domino retailers opt for a colourful Christmas
Domino Jewellery has reported strong sales for right-hand rings incorporating fashionable coloured stones and creative alloy options. Marketing co-ordinator Chantelle Serrell-Cooke says the brand has seen its retailers become “more adventurous” with the alloy combination selections, choosing a mixture of white and coloured metal. Many are also opting to purchase…
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10 NovemberDesigners
Jewlr launches first luxury jewellery collection
Online tech jewellery brand Jewlr has released its first luxury line named the ‘One and Only Signature Collection’, consisting of six customisable engagement ring styles. Each ring is custom made and tailored to the customers’ taste. Every aspect of the ‘One & Only’ ring is selected by the customer. By…
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10 NovemberDesigners
Abbott Lyon partners with Dogs Trust
British watch and accessories brand, Abbott Lyon, will be teaming up with Dogs Trust on a special project which will see 10% of sales of selected products donated to the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Launching today (10 November), Abbott Lyon will place a paw print icon on specifically chosen Abbott…
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8 NovemberDesigners
Soru Jewellery launches at Fenwick London
Soru Jewellery will now be stocked at Fenwick stores in London. British-Sicilian sisters, Francesca and Marianna, used their love of travel and summer holidays spent in Sicily, to influence the brand’s designs. Since its launch four years ago, Soru has accrued a number of wholesale partnerships. This new partnership marks…
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8 NovemberDesigners
ChloBo releases its Christmas capsule collection
British jewellery brand, ChloBo is set to launch First Snowflake, a Christmas jewellery capsule inspired by the romance of the festive season. This new capsule features four charms including the silver puffed heart with bow charm, the bell, and the snowflake which hangs on a diamond cut chain. The Christmas…
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7 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Ray Bushell of Euro-Cast loses battle with cancer
Ray Bushell, well-known entrepreneur who founded Euro-Cast in Carver Street, sadly passed away aged 76 after a six month battle with cancer. Euro-Cast (Birmingham) was one of Europe’s leading casting companies and was established 45 years ago. Bushell began his career in the jewellery trade shortly after leaving school at…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Tata Naka ventures into jewellery with Banneya London collaboration
Fashion brand Tata Naka has entered the jewellery industry with its first fine jewellery collection in collaboration with Banneya London. The Wild Flowers range focuses on the ear with floral pieces. The range includes ear cuffs, studs, stiletto earrings and interchangeable dewdrop earrings. Each piece can be worn individually or…
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6 NovemberE-Commerce
NAJ and DASH launch ‘ground breaking’ digital currency survey
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and digital cash brand Dash are inviting companies in the jewellery sector to take part in their Digital Currency survey. The survey aims to understand perceptions and attitudes towards DASH, an alternative currency. The results of the survey will also enable Dash to tailor…
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