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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Aug- 2014 -13 AugustEconomy
July hallmarking rises 9.4%, gold carries poor performers
July 2014 showed a continued growth trajectory in gold hallmarking figures, with 9ct gold rising 28.1%, and 14ct and 18ct gold increasing 30% and 22.3%, compared with July 2013. But the figures, collated from the UK’s four major assay offices by the Birmingham Assay Office, showed a mixed picture for…
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12 AugustEditor's Blog
Why you should join the Fairtrade goldsmiths scheme
One of the most frustrating things about CSR initiatives in any industry is the cost and effort involved in doing your bit. It’s why CSR departments in big corporates have huge difficulty achieving ‘buy-in’ from the rest of the board of directors. But what if most of the legwork had…
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12 AugustCurrent Affairs
Bonhams set to auction Agatha Christie’s family jewels
Bonhams is set to auction off a collection of diamond jewellery once owned by crime author Agatha Christie. The jewellery, which is set to go under the hammer at the Knightsbridge auction house on October 8, includes a diamond brooch and a three-stone engagement ring. The items were discovered in…
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12 AugustManufacturers
Bremont and Jaguar launch bespoke wristwatch to celebrate E-Type
Today Jaguar announced further news in its relationship with the Bremont Watch Company, revealing one of six unique wristwatches to be offered to customers of the six new Lightweight E-types to be built by Jaguar Heritage. Drawing inspiration directly from the car, the 43mm watch features a black dial based on…
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11 AugustTaking Stock
Daou Jewellery
Daou Jewellery is designed by Dalia Daou and based in London, it has been relaunched after an interrupted history since 1930. Daou designs are famous for their beauty, colour, life and innovation and are inspired by nature. The jewellery has been worn by Brigitte Bardot, King Hussein of Jordan, commissions…
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6 AugustDesigners
Jack Row ‘Mirage’ collection launched in Burlington Arcade
Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury ‘Mirage’ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in London’s Burlington Arcade. Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, each Mirage pen is entwined with approximately twenty meters of hand twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250…
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4 AugustCurrent Affairs
Fairtrade goldsmiths scheme receives 100 applications in three months
100 small jewellers have applied to register as Fairtrade goldsmiths in the three months since the scheme was introduced. The 100 jewellers have potential collective clout to deliver $100,000 US (£59,000) in Fairtrade premium back to artisanal and small scale mining communities in South America. Fairtrade’s system now allows small…
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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair names Zaha Hadids’s favourites
Organisers at the Goldsmiths’ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection of work will be named ‘Zaha Hadid Selects’. David Mills, the Goldsmiths’ Company head of communications, said: “Drawing on her cutting-edge design aesthetic, our first guest curator, Zaha Hadid, has…
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31 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu launch pop-up shop at Topshop Oxford Circus
Astrid and Miyu have launched a four-week pop-up in the jewellery section at Topshop in London’s Oxford Circus this week. Founded in 2011 by Connie Nam, Astrid and Miyu sells uniquely designed jewellery at affordable prices. Best known for its rose gold collection and personalised designs including the initial collection…
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30 JulyProduct Launches
Diamond jewellery for every occasion from Domino at IJL
Domino, one of the UK’s premier precious jewellery manufacturers, is promising visitors to this year’s International Jewellery London the opportunity to see its newly expanded Rosabella collection which includes everything from luscious diamond necklaces, chandelier earrings and sparkling, statement bracelets – for the most formal evening occasion – through to…
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