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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Jul- 2017 -3 JulyEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers awards new young designers
Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust have announced the winners of the Young Designers Competition. Nine young designers showcased a piece of jewellery and an item of silver at the Reading-based store over a three week period. Annemarie Reinhold, Jessica Jue, Rebecca Black, Gina Burgess, Rachel Hewison, Rebecca…
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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneDesigners
Upcoming jewellers recognised at New Designers Awards
Budding designers were given recognition at the first part of the New Designers Awards on 28 June. At a ceremony presented by British ceramicist Keith Brymer Jones awarded industry newcomers with their accolades. Silversmith Andrew Fleming, from the Glasgow School of Art, was given the New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Silversmithing…
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29 JuneDesigners
Jeweller Elizabeth Gage honoured with MBE
British jeweller Elizabeth Gage has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List to receive an MBE. The Master Goldsmith has been creating jewellery for over 50 years and works with 18 and 22-carat gold. Her designs are inspired by different cultures, histories and nature and have become worldwide collectibles.…
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28 JuneCrime
Hatton Garden watch dealer jailed for selling over 100 stolen watches
CLARIFICATION: When this article was first published, the featured image showed the premises of 88-90 Hatton Garden, which may have given the impression that businesses occupying this building were involved in the story. We would like to clarify that no business visible in the original image was involved in the…
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27 JuneTrade Organisations
Guild of Jewellery Designers teams up with British Craft Trade Fair
The Guild of Jewellery Designers (GoFD) has announced its partnership with the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF). The GoJD is a collaboration of British jewellery designers and artisans offering support and networking opportunities within its membership base as a non-profit making organisation. Initial subscription to the guild is free with…
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23 JuneEvents
Hancocks London to showcase ‘rare jewels’ at Masterpiece London
Retailer Hancocks London is set to showcase some of its most “exceptional and rare jewels” at the upcoming Masterpiece London show. The premier showcase for art and antiques will take place on 29 June to 5 July and is aimed at buyers and collectors from all over the world. A…
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22 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gold hallmarking continues to drop as silver remains strong
The number of gold articles hallmarked in the month of May reported a 14.1% drop when compared to last year’s figures. Figures from the Birmingham Assay Office suggest that silver showed a growing strength with a 24.1% increase in hallmarked articles when compared to the same period last year. Platinum…
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21 JuneDesigners
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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20 JuneAuctions
Infamous Bonnie and Clyde ring to be auctioned
A ring once belonging to infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde will be put up for sale as part of a Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction. The three headed snake ring features green and red jewels and was made by Clyde Barrow while he was imprisoned in Texas. It showcases…
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15 JuneDesigners
Swarovski unveils new Remix range
Swarovski has unveiled its new Remix collection as part of its AW17 releases. The new range features bracelets with invisible magnetic closures which can be continuously added to. The pieces can be customised and lengthened to be worn as wraparound bracelets, necklaces, or body chains. It is made to appeal…
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