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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Jun- 2017 -8 JuneCurrent Affairs
Twin jewellers make pendant to commemorate Manchester victims
A pair of jewellers who are identical, and known as โTwinfaceโ, have made a โworker beeโ pendant to commemorate and support the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack last month. Emma Taafe and Jennifer Taafe-Guite, 35, will donate the sales of the pendant will to the Red Cross Emergency Fund.…
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8 JuneDesigners
Elham and Issa jewellery launches in the UK
Husband and wife team, Issa Sabeh and Elham Kalaji, have brought their brand Elham and Issa Jewellery to the UK. Established in their home country of Jordan in 2007, their jewellery reflects the culture of their native dwellings from handmade mosaics to the inspiration of golden quartz. They will be…
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2 JuneCelebrities
Swarovski enlists global influencers for Urban Fantasy collection
Swarovski has recruited a host of global influencers to launch its new Urban Fantasy collection. The autumn/winter range has been inspired by cities of โcontrast and excitementโ and the ambassador is model Karlie Kloss. Jourdan Dunn, Ruby Rose and Fei Fei Sun are also among those who pushing the message…
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May- 2017 -30 MayDesigners
Vitae London launches new ethical watches
Watch brand Vitae London has released a new range of ethical watches. Season IV is the latest iteration from the brand that started with the backing of ยฃ20,000 from Richard Bransonโs Virgin Startup initiative. The firm has promised that a portion of each sale will go towards providing a child…
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30 MayCurrent Affairs
Daisy London introduces new chakra chokers
Jeweller Daisy London has announced the release of a new collection of Chakra chokers. Building on the collection which was launched in 2011, the new chokers continue to focus on the practiceโs idea of โwellbeingโ and the โuse of our bodiesโ energyโ. The seven Chakra symbols originate from eastern philosophy…
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26 MayDesigners
Anja Potze wins โHeart of Goldโ award
Worcester-based jeweller Anja Potze has been awarded with the โHeart of Goldโ title by the Small Awards in association with Facebook. The Small Awards, which launched this year, recognise the achievements of small businesses in the UK that contribute most to their community. The โHeart of Goldโ accolade acknowledges small…
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22 MayCurrent Affairs
Jeweller makes bridal collection with โmost ethical goldโ
Jewellery designer Arabel Lebrusan has released a bridal collection with what it describes as the โmost ethical goldโ. The exclusive range features earrings, engagement rings and wedding rings made with Fairmined Ecological Gold and the brand claims it is the โfirst of its kindโ in the UK market. The brand…
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17 MayCelebrities
Pirate Jack Sparrowโs jewellery โvaluedโ at ยฃ225,000 by F Hinds
The jewels of fictional pirate Captain Jack Sparrow have been valued by an expert ahead of the release of the newest Pirates of the Caribbean film. Jewellers F.Hinds worked out that the swashbucklerโs ring collection alone was worth ยฃ19,000, but his most expensive piece is his stolen crown, which F…
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17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marksย the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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16 MayEconomy
Hallmarking down 13% compared to last year
Hallmarking figures for the month of April has shown a 13.2% decrease when compared to the same period last year. Figures from the Birmingham Assay office showed there was a decrease among all metals apart from silver, which saw an increase of 19.2%. There were 62,636 more silver pieces hallmarked…
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