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 -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 brandโs logo appear on the Lotus F1 car at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.ย 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 โEraโ range.ย The Beaverbrooks Era collection was launched earlier this year in celebration of the firmโs 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 ยฃ4,500 Lily Gabriella fine jewellery is delighted to announce new & exclusive jewels available now at William & Son. From Lilyโs signature โCollection Iโ 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.ย 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, withย 9ctย 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 โfalse and baselessโ.ย In a strongly-worded statement, GJEPC said that articles published were โwithout 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).ย 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 ยฃ1m diamond above Londonโs Holland Park
Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a ยฃ1m diamond above Londonโs Holland Park to celebrate his new collection.ย The stunt was to celebrate the launch of Bonds of Union new 18ct gold diamond line, โDiamondsโ. 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.ย The price of gold, which influences the price of other precious metals, hit its lowest level since June 2013, at $1,183 (ยฃ735) 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 – pawningย 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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