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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Jan- 2014 -7 JanuaryEconomy
H&T Group announces 18% profit increase
Pawnbroker group H&T has announced an 18% jump in profits despite a rapidly falling gold price. A 29 per cent drop in the gold price over the last 12 months has had an impact on the business with reduced earnings from both gold purchasing and pawnbroking scrap. The H&T Group…
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4 JanuaryEvents
CARAT* to debut Power Pearls at Spring Fair
The stunning new Power Pearls collection is a real departure from the norm for CARAT* and the first time in theย companyโs history where the use of synthetic pearls has been introduced. The collection consists of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings that are set in sterling silver settings and adorned with…
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Nov- 2013 -27 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC launch new Code of Practices
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its new Code of Practices while celebrating more than two-thirds of its membership achieving Certified Member level. During 2012 to 2013, the RJC carried out an extensive multi-stakeholder review of its mandatory Member standard, the Code of Practices. Incorporating valuable feedback from over…
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Oct- 2013 -30 OctoberInternational
Sothebyโs auctions Elizabeth Taylor inspired earrings
A custom-designed pair of Bulgari earrings inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her film Cleopatra will be auctioned by Sothebyโs in its Magnificent Jewels auction in New York this December. In celebration of the films 50th anniversary this year, Bulgari will donate proceeds from the sale of a pair of 18…
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11 OctoberEconomy
Hallmarking shows growth in September
The Birmingham Assay Office has joined the chorus of statistics showing recent growth in hallmarking, with figures that show total number of items hallmarked at all four UK assay offices have risen by 9.8 per cent since September last year. The biggest year-on-year growth was in 14 carat gold, which…
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9 OctoberCelebrities
MY iMenso appoints Carmen Electra as brand ambassador
MY iMenso has announced model Carmen Electra as its new brand ambassador, following its investment in the UK market. Electra, who reportedly jumped at the opportunity, said: โI love to look trendy and just a tad different every day.โ MY iMensoโs concept is a sterling silver medallion on a chain…
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3 OctoberRetailers
Jewellery thieves make off with ยฃ17,000 in stolen jewellery
A Portsmouth jeweller has been hit by thieves who cut a hole in the roof, and made off with almost ยฃ17,000 worth of jewellery. The Gold Shop, owned by one Jason Wright, is the second victim of a rooftop break-in on London Road in Waterlooville in the last 12 months.…
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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 โhow-toโ 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 starโs 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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