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- 2015 -23 DecemberOpinion
Another step forward in an ongoing challenge
Diamond grading issues have been a hot topic in recent months, but a new ISO Standard could benefit the consumer and retailer. STELLA LAYTON, chief assay master at the Birmingham Assay Office, explains.[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The industry has come a long way since we staged our first Great Debate…
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23 DecemberAnalysis
RIDING HIGH: Will the gold price ever return to its pre-recession levels?
This year has been defined by a sense that we have finally escaped the clutches of recession. But with Chinaโs growth slowing dramatically and stock markets gripped by panic in recent weeks, some are suggesting weโre on the verge of another, much worse, crash. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT explores where we currently…
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18 DecemberEvents
SPONSORED: Top Drawer fashion jewellery exhibitors
Listed below is a selection of jewellery exhibitors at the upcoming Top Drawer exhibition which will take place between 17 and 19 January next year, compiled by the organiser of the event – Clarion Events. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Industrial Jewellery Fashion | Stand: 528 ย Sector: Fashion Product Categories:…
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17 DecemberWatch Focus
Rare Royal Navy Rolex sold for ยฃ120,000 at Bonhams auction
A military-issue Rolex wristwatch, originally purchased for under ยฃ1,000, was sold at Bonhams London Fine Watch sale on 16th December for ยฃ120,100. The watch, which was originally valued at ยฃ50,000 to ยฃ70,000, was brought to the Antiques Roadshow when the popular TV programme visited Lincolnshire in early 2015. The owner…
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16 DecemberEconomy
Hallmarking up 13% in November
Hallmarking figures in November were up 13% as all metals recorded an overall increase in the amount of articles hallmarked. That is according to the latest data released today by the four UK assay offices, and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, which found the total number of articles hallmarked…
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10 DecemberAuctions
Rare spider diamond ring predicted to fetch ยฃ200,000 at auction
A rare diamond ring in the shape of a spider – dubbed the โSpia-mond Ringโ – has been predicted to fetch ยฃ200,000 at auction. The original ring from the premier of the Spiderman 2 movie went on sale for 10 days on online auction website Catawiki on Friday, 4 December.…
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9 DecemberE-Commerce
Drone delivery by US jeweller succeeds
A jeweller in the United States has completed what is thought to be the first drone-delivery ever undertaken by a jeweller. Distinctive Gold Jewelry, of Frankfort in Illinois, delivered a womenโs watch to a couple celebrating their anniversary. The business owners say that have being “dying to do” such a…
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Nov- 2015 -27 NovemberEconomy
Record auction sales boost jewellery investment performance
Record auction sales and strong demand for coloured diamonds and pearls have helped boost the investment performance of jewellery, according to estate agent Knight Frank. Launched at an event held at the Mayfair headquarters of auction house Bonhams, the latest edition of the firmโs Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) focused on…
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24 NovemberCrime
ยฃ30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some ยฃ30,000 worth of goods from a jewellers in Cornwall. The incident, which took place at Little Jems Jewellers in Treganna Place shortly after 3:50am on Saturday, 21 November, saw the offenders enter the shop by smashing the front glass door…
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20 NovemberEconomy
UK jewellery sales up 1.2% in 2015
Sales of UK jewellery grew 1.2% from ยฃ4.1bn in 2014 to an estimated ยฃ4.15bn in 2015, according to new data released from market research firm Mintel. The report found that precious metal jewellery sales were strong during the year, rising 3.7% from ยฃ3.36bn in 2014 to an estimated ยฃ3.4bn in…
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