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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Sep- 2013 -19 SeptemberManufacturers
Baird & Co opens new Singapore sales office
Bullion manufacturer and jewellery producer Baird & Co has opened a new sales office in Singapore. The office, which opened “for furniture to be wheeled in” today, will comprise around three sales people, and is expected to be an English-speaking operation. The firm says that Singapore has been seen as…
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Aug- 2013 -22 AugustVoice On The Highstreet
John Henn of T.A. Henn & Son, Wolverhampton
Could you please give us a brief introduction to T A Henn and its history? T A Henn is a sixth generation jeweller in the centre of Wolverhampton. Founded in 1847 to make clocks, it moved to its current location around 1890, and started selling jewellery soon afterwards when diamonds…
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Jul- 2013 -30 JulyCelebrities
Cookson releases Bowie necklace ‘how-to’ guide
Jewellery chain Cookson Gold has taken inspiration from David Bowie for a new jewellery-making how-to guide. Bowie fans can use the guide to create their own necklace inspired by the star’s legendary glam rock look with flamboyant colours, bold patterns and Ziggy-style star-shaped beads. With ten easy steps, accompanied by…
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Jun- 2013 -27 JuneRetailers
Alfred Terry announces launch of Canadia Diamonds
Alfred Terry has launched ethically mined Canadia Diamonds in the UK.
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17 JuneEvents
Georgia Wiseman nominated by Scottish Fashion Awards
Glasgow-based jewellery designer Georgia Wiseman has been nominated in this year’s Scottish Fashion Awards in the Scottish Accessory/Jewellery Designer of the Year category.
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May- 2013 -24 MayDesigners
The Queen debuts Kristjan Eyjolfsson brooch at Chelsea Flower Show
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wore a specially-commissioned brooch designed and handmade by Icelandic jewellery designer and maker Kristjan Eyjolfsson at her annual private visit to the Chelsea Flower Show.
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21 MayRetailers
Mentoring scheme boosts sales for Wrexham retailers
A jeweller with more than 30 years’ experience is using a mentoring service tailored for the retail sector.
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10 MayCurrent Affairs
Gold ‘still a safe investment’ says Capella bullion dealer
One of the leading bullion dealers and metal refiners, Capella Manufacturing, has said that despite an uneven drop in price in recent years, gold remains a safe commodity for long-term investment.
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Apr- 2013 -23 AprilDesigners
KickStarters list unveiled for 2013
The 2013 International Jewellery London (IJL) ‘KickStarters’ have been announced, in preparation for the show held from 1 to 4 September.
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18 AprilCelebrities
Piaget adorns Lord Sugar’s wrist in Apprentice trailer
The Piaget Altiplano has been spotted on the wrist of entrepreneur Lord Sugar in the trailer for the next series of The Apprentice, which is due to air in May this year.
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