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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Oct- 2014 -13 OctoberTrade Organisations
September hallmarking figures up 18%, 9ct gold continues to shine
Rising hallmarking figures showed no sign of abating in September, as the latest results compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office showed an overall rise of 18.2% across all precious metals, compared with September last year.The standout performer was, as has become the norm this year, gold, with 9ct rising 100,644 items to…
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13 OctoberTrade Organisations
GJEPC India deny reported effects of Antwerp Diamond Bank closure
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India has asserted that news stories claiming diamantaires are offering discounts of 5% to 20% in the wake of the Antwerp Diamond Bank Closure are “false and baseless”. In a strongly-worded statement, GJEPC said that articles published were “without substantial understanding of…
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10 OctoberTrade Organisations
Over 75% of RJC members are now certified
RJC has announced over 75% of its members have now achieved Certified Member status under the RJC Code of Practice (COP). This means that more than 400 of the total 532 members are now certified, with the remaining members working towards their two-year deadline following joining RJC. These certified members…
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9 OctoberProduct Launches
Jeweller lights £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park
Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park to celebrate his new collection. The stunt was to celebrate the launch of Bonds of Union new 18ct gold diamond line, ‘Diamonds’. In a statement from the company it said that…
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7 OctoberEconomy
Precious metal prices fall to lowest in 15 months
The gold price fell to its lowest level for 15 months on October 6 after improved US employment figures boosted the dollar, according to Reuters. The price of gold, which influences the price of other precious metals, hit its lowest level since June 2013, at $1,183 (£735) an ounce. Platinum…
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7 OctoberEditor's Blog
Cleaning up the pawnbroker’s image
There’s no denying that the pawnbroking industry carries a stigma. For many, it conjures the image of individuals or families facing desperate time – pawning jewellery to make ends meet would be regarded by most as a last resort. It is no coincidence that pawnbrokers do not have pride of place…
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7 OctoberEconomy
Jewellery and watch market to grow by 1.8%, says Mintel
Research company Mintel has estimated that the watch and jewellery market will grow by 1.8% by the end of 2014. According to its ‘Watches and Jewellery Retailing – September 2014’ report, this year’s growth has been driven by rising consumer confidence and the expansion of the watches sector. Gold is…
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3 OctoberDesigners
Lolo & Galago in talks to trial precious metal 3D printer
Fine jewellery brand Lolo and Galago is currently in early stage talks about working with a Swiss company which can 3D print jewellery using gold instead of wax or resin. The brand is discussing the possibility of a direct-from-print collection, with pieces finished using traditional methods. The process would mean…
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Sep- 2014 -24 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC officially recognises ‘Fairmined’ small-scale mining standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) yesterday announced an official standard for artisanal and small-scale mining. The ‘Fairmined Standard v.2.0’ is now officially recognised as a Responsible Mining Standard under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for precious metals. The standard aims to…
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19 SeptemberWatch Focus
Aspen launch Aspen XII timepiece
Jewellery and watch brand Aspen have announced the launch of the Aspen XII watch, designed to memorise the most important moments in someone’s life. The watch, which has been launched as a limited edition with 88 pieces, features up to 12 different names with their correspondent dates of choice crafted…
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