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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Jul- 2012 -31 JulyDesigners
Sima Vaziry’s new Shakespeare collection now at the British Museum
Sima Vaziry has supplied a new range of jewellery to the British Museum, commissioned in support of the ‘Shakespeare: Staging the World’ exhibition.
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24 JulyEvents
Deadline for BJA’s diamond brooch competition extended
The deadline for design entries for the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) competition to create a Diamond Jubilee brooch for the Queen has been extended to 30 July.
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20 JulyTrade Organisations
Irish jewellers face penalties if they trade without a dealers’ notice
The Edinburgh Assay Office has seen an increase in demand from its UK customers to hallmark articles that normally fall below the UK exemption rates due to legislative changes in Ireland.
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18 JulyCurrent Affairs
Gold prices remain stagnant
Having reached a record high in 2011 of $1,920 per ounce of gold, prices this year are showing a steady decline.
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17 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto achieves RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Rio Tinto, an international mining group, has become the first mining group to achieve RJC certification.
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17 JulyDesigners
Wright and Teague open store in Burlington Arcade
Jewellers Wright and Teague have opened a store in the Burlington Arcade, further establishing it as a true luxury London landmark for fine craftsmanship.
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16 July
Metal Prices
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12 JulyEvents
New capital venue for Desire 2013
The organisers of the Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fairs have announced a new venue for their London event.
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4 JulyDesigners
IJL KickStarter lands prize at Treasure
Up-and-coming jewellery designer Lestie Lee has won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the recent Treasure event.
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3 JulyCelebrities
Rebecca Adlington wears Charms UK
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is pictured here wearing a Charms UK Candy Bling bracelet.
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