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- 2015 -14 MayAnalysis
US and India drive global jewellery demand
The first three months of 2015 saw stable gold demand, according to the latest Gold Demands Trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC). Total demand for Q1 2015 was 1,079 tonnes, down just 1% on the same period last year. The WGC said conditions differed from market to market,…
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13 MayEconomy
Hallmarking figures up 10% in April
The total number of hallmarked articles grew 10% in April following a disappointing March, according to new figures released from all four of the UK’s assay offices. According to the data, which was compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office , there was a total of 810,831 articles hallmarked in April…
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12 MayAnalysis
FEATURE: Focus on – Casting
There have been great technological changes in the casting industry in recent years. After the latest announcement of 3D printing jewellery by Argos, and the introduction of laser-sintering machines that ‘print’ jewellery directly in precious metal, TOM DAVIS looks at where the industry is heading In recent years the casting…
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12 MayAnalysis
FEATURE: The future is here
It’s clear that technology manufacturers are entering the wristwatch space with the intention of re-defining it. But what does this mean for innovation elsewhere in the market? Where is design going and will it be informed by the smartwatch phenonemon? TOM DAVIS explores With the Apple Watch launching this there…
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6 MayCrime
Five arrested following Whitby jewellery store raid
Five people have been arrested following an alleged armed raid which took place at a jewellery store in Whitby, North Yorkshire, last week. The robbery took place at Gouldbuys jewellery store in Flowergate, on Friday May 1 at 12:30pm, as the Tour de Yorkshire was taking place. Police said that…
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5 MayEvents
Industry vote opens for IJL’S ‘People’s Choice’ KickStarter
The International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStarter competition is now open to the industry to vote for the ‘’. The designers have been encouraged to campaign for votes across social media channels, and the overall winner will be given a free stand in the Design Gallery at IJL 2015. Sam Willoughby,…
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Apr- 2015 -28 AprilWatch Focus
Kennett Timepieces extends deal with Wolf & Badger
Kennett Timepieces has struck a deal to extend its partnership with London retailer Wolf & Badger, in a move which the company hopes will further raise the profile of the brand. From May, British watch brand Kennett will now be sold through Wolf & Badger’s boutique in London’s Notting Hill,…
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14 AprilEconomy
18ct gold grows 12% in Q1 hallmarking figures
The total number of articles hallmarked fell across all categories except platinum in March, according to figures compiled from all four UK assay offices, however 18ct gold stole a march for the Q1 period, taking up some of the slack. After a strong February – hallmarking figures were 7.9% up…
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9 AprilEvents
IJL 2015 Kickstarter line-up revealed
International Jewellery London (IJL) has today announced the winners for its annual KickStart Bursary Programme. The 10 winning designers, who were voted for via social media and the IJL website, will now be given a free stand and the opportunity to exhibit their products in the Design Gallery at IJL…
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2 AprilCrime
Birmingham jewellers fined over unhallmarked gold
A Birmingham jewellery firm has been ordered to pay a total of £8,288 after it was found to be selling unhallmarked gold. Yousaf Jewellers, based in Coventry Road, Small Heath in Birmingham, was fined £500 for each offence (£6,500), ordered to pay costs of £1,738 and a £50 victim surcharge…
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