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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Apr- 2014 -8 AprilDesigners
Bric-a-brac ยฃ20m Fabergรฉ egg to go on display
A ยฃ20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Karl Fabergรฉ, which was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value, is to go on displayย at Wartski’s showroom in London later this month. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold…
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8 AprilEditor's Blog
The buying begins
It now seems that the upward trend for hallmarking figures is gaining strength. Across the four major assay offices in the UK, the total number of items hallmarked in the first quarter of this year was up by 23 per cent, compared with the same period the previous year. The…
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8 AprilTaking Stock
Silver Fashion UK.com
www.silverfashionuk.com is a wholesale silver jewellery website new to the UK giving independent retailers more control over the stock they hold. The website offers diamond quality products manufactured in silver and cubic zirconia and is so confident with its products that it offers a full 14 day money back guarantee.…
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7 AprilEconomy
Q1 hallmarking figures rise 23%, gold jewellery on the up-and-up
The number of articles hallmarked across the four UK assay offices rose by 23 per cent in the first three months of 2014 compared with the same period the previous year, according to the latest figures. In a statement, the Birmingham Assay Office revealed that the best performers were 9ct…
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2 AprilManufacturers
Domino and Piggotts to star in Don’t Tell the Bride
Piggottโs the Jewellers of St. Ives will appear on BBC 3 series โDonโt Tell the Brideโ after a soon-to-be groom purchased wedding bands by Domino during filming. The Cambridgeshire based store received a call from film crew who arrived as scheduled at 11.00am, the showโs star then set upon purchasing…
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Mar- 2014 -28 MarchTaking Stock
Luke Stockley London – Fine jewellery range
For 21 years, Luke Stockley London has been creating exquisitely crafted jewellery, showcasing elegant and timeless design. The companyโs Fine Jewellery range of gemstone and diamond jewellery set in 18 carat gold and platinum, comprises of some of its most striking pieces. Creating a dose of everyday glamour is the…
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28 MarchTaking Stock
Eternity Range – Evolution Collection
Eternity Rangeโs new Evolution Collection has been designed to put an exciting modern twist on the companyโs classic eternity rings. All pieces are handmade using the finest quality gemstones, G VS Diamonds and the highest quality 18 carat gold and platinum. The company says: โYou can still order classic pieces…
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25 MarchRetailers
F Hinds family members cut ribbon on relocated Bracknell store
Two members of the family that owns F Hinds, Roy and Eric, have cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the companyโs brand new store in Charles Square, Bracknell. In the spirit of history and re-enactment, they were both back in Bracknell to repeat the ceremony that officially opened…
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19 MarchDesigners
Allied Gold buys majority stake in Argentium silver
London jewellery manufacturer Allied Gold has purchased the majority shareholding in Argentium, the company responsible for a new high-purity silver alloy that is highly resistant to tarnish and is hypoallergenic. Argentium is brighter and whiter than traditional silver with no fire stain and a low maintenance surface that does not…
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18 MarchInternational
Objet bought by scrap-dealer identified as ยฃ20m Fabergรฉ egg
A ยฃ20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Fabergรฉ himself was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold and diamond and sapphire encrusted egg for ยฃ8,000 at a bric-a-brac market in…
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