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 -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, revealingย 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 โMirageโ collection launched in Burlington Arcade
Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury โMirageโ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in Londonโs Burlington Arcade.ย 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 (ยฃ59,000) in Fairtrade premium back to artisanal and small scale mining communities in South America. Fairtradeโs system now allows small…
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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmithsโ Fair names Zaha Hadidsโs favourites
Organisers at the Goldsmithsโ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection of work will be named โZaha Hadid Selectsโ. David Mills, the Goldsmithsโ Company head of communications, said: โDrawing 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 Londonโs Oxford Circus this week.ย 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 UKโs premier precious jewellery manufacturers, is promising visitors to this yearโs 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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28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Fairtrade gold offering increased by leading casting houses
Britainโs leading casting houses have upped their offering of Fairtrade gold with the announcement that they will now include it in their catalogues.ย Jewellers can now buy everything from sheet, wire, casting grain, tube to chain from Cooksongold, Cred, Vipa Designs and Weston Beamor who are all offering some or…
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25 JulyNews
Fairtrade silver launch for Weston Beamor at IJL
Birmingham casting house Weston Beamor has announced it will use International Jewellery London (IJL) as a launch pad for a new range of services using Fairtrade silver.ย The company was an early adopter of Fairtrade gold and is one of just five businesses in the UK to have โmaster licenseeโ…
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24 JulyAppointments
Gem-A appoints Vivien Johnston as new ethics manager
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed luxury ethical retailer and chair of the Jewellery Ethics Committee (JECUK), Vivien Johnston, as its new ethics and CSR manager.ย The news follows the latest, ethics-focused World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) congress in Moscow with Gem-A taking the lead on corporate social…
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