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 -12 MayAnalysis
FEATURE: The future is here
Itโs 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.ย 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 โโ.ย 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.ย From May, British watch brand Kennett will now be sold through Wolf & Badgerโs boutique in Londonโs 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.ย 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.ย 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 ยฃ8,288 after it was found to be selling unhallmarked gold.ย Yousaf Jewellers, based in Coventry Road, Small Heath in Birmingham, was fined ยฃ500 for each offence (ยฃ6,500), ordered to pay costs of ยฃ1,738 and a ยฃ50 victim surcharge…
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1 AprilTrade Organisations
Marked feature bricks laid in new BAO premises
The new premises currently being constructed for the Birmingham Assay Office this weekend saw the addition of several ‘feature bricks’, bearing key hallmarking symbols used during the office’s 240 years in operation. Theย marksย include the traditional hallmarking symbols; a lion for sterling silver, crown for gold, orb for platinum and Pallas…
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Mar- 2015 -25 MarchCrime
Jeweller fined ยฃ70k over hallmarking
A Birmingham jeweller was today sentenced to 10 weeks imprisonment and ordered to pay more than ยฃ70,000ย after pleading guilty to 21 offences under the Hallmarking Act 1973 and Trade Marks Act 1994. Umran Rafiq, trading as Asian Jewellers based in Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, was ordered to pay…
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24 MarchUncategorized
#NationalPuppyDay – Puppy inspired jewellery
Yesterday was National Puppy Day, a day which celebrates puppies and also encourages potential suitors to adopt puppies rather than buy from pet stores.ย National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by celebrity pet and home lifestyle expert, and author, Colleen Paige. Paige is also the founder of National Dog…
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