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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May- 2017 -10 MayDesigners
Minute and Azimut to feature at London Fashion Week Menโs
British watch brand Minute and Azimut will showcase their pieces at this yearโs London Fashion Week Menโs. The upcoming brand will feature their Bisham range at the event, which come with a choice of alligator, calfskin and lizard straps. The Bisham watch is named after Bisham Woods in Berkshire and…
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8 MayCelebrities
Emma Watson wears Forevermark earrings at the MTV Movie Awards
Emma Watson donned Forevermark diamond earrings as she received her award at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. The Harry Potter star won the ceremonyโs first ever gender-neutral title, picking up the best big-screen actor gong for her role in Beauty and the Beast. On the night, Watson wore…
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5 MayCrime
Historic Roman jewellery stolen from York shop
Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a theft at a York-based jewellery shop. Distinctive, historic jewellery was stolen from The Red House Antique Centre in Duncombe Place. The incident happened at 9.55am on Saturday 22 April 2017. Police say…
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4 MayEconomy
Global gold demand drops by 18%
The global gold demand in Q1 of 2017 has dropped by 18% when compared to last year, according to the World Gold Councilโs latest Gold Demand Trends report. While inflows into exchange traded funds (ETFs) were solid, the demand couldnโt match 2016โs โexceptionally highโ Q1. European-listed products were the most…
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2 MayFeatures
10 TOP TIPS – Creating the perfect jewellery store
In 2017, the jewellery industry needs to offer more than just a retail space to sell products. Customers want more, and to stand out in the increasingly competitive crowd, retailers need to offer a fully immersive experience that customers will remember long after theyโve left the till point. If youโre…
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Apr- 2017 -24 AprilEconomy
Price of gold drops after French election
The price of gold has dropped following the first round of the French election. Since Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the presidential election with 24%, the price of gold has fallen to a seven week low. The precious metal, which is considered a safe haven investment, saw a…
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21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Anja Potze shortlisted for Small Award
Fine diamond and pearl jeweller Anja Potze has been shortlisted in the inaugural Small Awards in association with Facebook. The awards have been established to recognise the achievements of small and micro businesses. Worcester-based Anja Potze Fine Jewellery, has been recognised in the โHeart of Goldโ category which focuses on…
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18 AprilDesigners
Independent gallery launches Nottingham Jewellery School
The Focus Gallery in Nottingham has launched a new jewellery school to teach skills to local designer-makers. The gallery hopes that the new โNottingham Jewellery Schoolโ will help local jewellers “brush up on existing skills and engage their creativity”. With the official Opening on 6 May, the first day will…
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16 AprilEconomy
Hallmarking down from 2016
Hallmarking has shown a year-on-year decrease for the first quarter of 2017. Figures released by the four UK assay offices, and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, showed that there was a total of 1,921,716 articles hallmarked in the first quarter of 2017, an 11.9% drop from 2016. Comparing the…
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13 AprilEconomy
Gold sales increase by a fifth at UK Royal Mint
The UK Royal Mintโs gold sales have jumped by 20% in the first three months of the year, according to information obtained by Bloomberg. The email sent to Bloomberg said that after month-on-month declines in the first two months of 2017, March gold sales had jumped by 263% in volume…
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