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 -27 OctoberCelebrities
Made In Chelsea star Ashley James launches jewellery line
Made in Chelsea cast member Ashley James has launched a new jewellery line, Whistle & Bango, at a party in London. The event, which took place at Wolf & Badger, a west London retail boutique, was also attended by co-star Ollie Locke and Ferne McCann, a cast member of rival…
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24 OctoberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade gold launches in Switzerland
Max Havelaar (Fairtrade) Switzerland launched jewellery made from Fairtrade gold in Switzerland yesterday. Approximately 70% of all gold refining takes place in Switzerland, so Fairtrade International has hailed the introduction of Fairtrade gold as a landmark move, which will deliver “significant social and environmental benefits back to miners.” The first…
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23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
VIDEO: Jewellery which pierces body to ‘harvest energy’
A graduate of industrial design has created a concept for jewellery which harvests energy form the human body by piercing the skin. Whilst the jewellery does not actually exist, Naomi Kizhner’s “speculative piece” has caused a stir on news websites and social media for striking images which show the jewellery…
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23 OctoberDesigners
Endless Jewelry signs deal with Lotus F1 Team
Jewellery brand Endless has signed a deal with the Lotus F1 Team which will see the brand’s logo appear on the Lotus F1 car at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The Grand Prix takes place from October 31 to November 2, with the Endless logo appearing on…
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17 OctoberRetailers
Beaverbrooks to launch new diamond ring collection
Beaverbrooks unveiled a new diamond ring collection this week as an addition to its ‘Era’ range. The Beaverbrooks Era collection was launched earlier this year in celebration of the firm’s 95th birthday, and was created through a revival of some of the bestsellers in its 95-year history. The collection includes…
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14 OctoberUncategorized
COLLECTION: New Lily Gabriella jewellery available exclusively at William & Son
Priced from £4,500 Lily Gabriella fine jewellery is delighted to announce new & exclusive jewels available now at William & Son. From Lily’s signature ‘Collection I’ these updated additions to her sculptural rings and small creole earrings have been produced in 18kt yellow, white, rose and black gold with a…
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13 OctoberDesigners
Astrid & Miyu launches new collection to support Breast Cancer Awareness
Jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu has launched a new collection, the Rose Gold Initial collection, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some 20% of all sales of necklaces and bracelets from the range will be donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Connie Nam, the owner of Astrid & Miyu, told…
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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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