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- 2015 -5 JuneAdvice
Hallmarking: What You Need To Know
Some jewellers have been in the news recently for falling foul of the Hallmarking Act – and they have faced legal repercussions as a result. We spoke to Trading Standards in Birmingham to find out exactly what jewellersโ obligations are to make sure they do not breach the rules. If…
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2 JuneCelebrities
Iggy Azalea’s $500,000 yellow diamond engagement ring
A yellow diamond given to pop singer Iggy Azalea by her partner for their engagement is worth around ยฃ250,000, according to the CEO of Gemporia. Steve Bennett said as a stand-alone stone the central diamond would cost close to ยฃ175,000; the surrounding white diamonds are over 2 carats and have…
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May- 2015 -28 MayInternational
Strong dollar hits Tiffany & Co first-quarter sales
Tiffany & Co has reported a 5% drop in global sales in the quarterย ended April 30, 2015, which it is attributing largely to the strong US dollar affecting conversion from international sale prices. Worldwide net sales of $962 million (ยฃ626.6m) were 5% below the previousย year. However, the firm stressed that…
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22 MayProduct Launches
Chrysalis to launch new collections at JCK Las Vegas
Jewellery brand Chrysalis has announced it will launch two brand new collections at jewellery trade show JCK, Las Vegas, taking place from May 29 to June 1.ย On display at the exhibition will be the brandโs new sports collection – featuring 14 bangles each representing a different sport including surfing, football,…
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19 MayBrand Profiles
BRAND PROFILE: Chrysalis Jewellery
Having just returned from a successful outing to Baselworld with a string of new accounts, Chrysalis is a jewellery brand that has gained serious traction since its inception back in 2007. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with director Andy Maine. Consumers love a back story. Everything from a restaurant with a…
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19 MayEditor's Blog
Without tough penalties, this diamond grading issue will become a crisis
Put yourself in the shoes of one of your customers, for just a moment. You’ve saved for several weeks or even months to buy yourself or a loved one an expensive watch, locket or ring. You’ve been eyeing up what’s in the windows whenever you pass a jeweller, and probably…
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19 MayManufacturers
WB The Creative Jewellery Group gains RJC certification
WB The Creative Jewellery Group has announced that all three of its companies have been granted certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).ย The group, whose subsidiaries are Domino, Weston Beamor and Gecko, employs some 180 staff. It says it has โlong been committed to ethical business practicesโ and was…
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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 UKโs assay offices.ย 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 โprintโ jewellery directly in precious metal, TOM DAVIS looks at where the industry is headingย In recent years the casting…
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