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- 2024 -13 AugustDesigners
Zedd to launch new additions to Zedd Diamond collection
Zedd has announced the launch of new pieces to its Zedd Diamond collection. The new additions combine textured black zirconium with 18ct rose gold, platinum and both black and colourless diamonds in a range of stylish geometric finishes. At The Jewellery Show from September 1-2, the company will offer a…
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9 AugustRetailers
Michael Jones Jewellers unveils £3m refurb
Michael Jones Jewellers in Northampton has reopened its store following a £3m refurbishment. With the expansion and refit of its One Gold Street home, the company has created a luxurious new high-end destination for customers. The original showroom has been transformed into a dedicated Rolex area over two floors with…
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8 AugustManufacturers
Royal Mint unveils new e-waste gold extracting factory
The Royal Mint has announced the launch of a new factory which will extract gold from electronic waste. Located in south Wales, the 3,700 sqm facility uses chemistry from Canadian clean tech company Excir to extract gold from printed circuit boards (PCBs). The factory has scaled the innovative technology from…
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7 AugustProduct Launches
Martin’s Gems to launch new fine jewellery collection in Mayfair
Martin Prinsloo, the master gemstone cutter of London and founder of Martin’s Gems, is set to launch his new fine jewellery collection on 30 August 2024 at the Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair. “The gem makes the jewel” is what Prinsloo strongly believes, this motto then was also the focal point…
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6 AugustDesigners
Liz Crow London unveils the Resilient Collection
Liz Crow London has announced the launch of the Resilient Collection inspired by the Eastern wisdom of the Tao. With 16 pieces in total, the collection offers 3 hoops, 3 statement earrings, a pair of studs, 2 small everyday rings, 2 statement rings, a statement necklace, 2 daytime necklaces, and…
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5 AugustRetailers
Monica Vinader launches first fully traceable aquamarine collection
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the launch of its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, Odyssey, in partnership with Zimbaqua, Africa’s first gemstone mine managed and mined by a women only team, located in Karoi, Zimbabwe. The Odyssey collection is crafted with bold cuts of faceted aquamarine set in…
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2 AugustRetailers
Loquet launches new friendship charms
Loquet has expanded its charm collection with the launch of its new friendship charms. According to Loquet, these charms are designed to capture the “essence of friendships and fun in the sun”. The range features an 18k pale rose gold martini glass set with pink sapphires and a yellow gold…
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1 AugustDesigners
Jessica Flinn unveils Tea and Two Sugars pendant
Jessica Flinn has announced the launch of the Tea and Two Sugars Pendant crafted in celebration of National Yorkshire Day. The pendant is expertly crafted from the finest nine-carat recycled white, yellow, or rose gold, shaped into a tea cup and saucer. At its centre is a gemstone representing your…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyTrade Organisations
Q2 gold jewellery consumption negatively impacted by record price
Record gold price took its toll on Q2 jewellery consumption as volumes fell 19% to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, according to the latest World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. In value, Q2 jewellery demand measured US$29bn (£22.5bn). That was 4% lower y/y as the sharp rise in…
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30 JulyDesigners
Mouawad unveils ‘Sun of the Seven Wonders’ collection
Mouawad has announced the launch of its latest novelty collection, inspired by the mesmerising “Sun on the Seven Wonders”. Each of the pieces in the collection have been crafted to reflect the “splendour of the sun’s rays dancing across the Seven Wonders”. In all the pieces the sun is symbolised…
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