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- 2024 -19 JanuaryDesigners
Mikimoto unveils new Year of the Dragon collection
Japanese jewellery house Mikimoto has announced the launch of its limited-edition jewellery collection for the Year of the Dragon. The highly lustrous Golden South Sea cultured pearl takes centre stage and is elevated by vibrant rubies and 18k yellow gold. The regal ring and pendant feature an energetic dragon wrapped…
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16 JanuaryDesigners
Katie Loxton launches first jewellery line
British accessories label Katie Loxton has announced that its first ever jewellery line will launch on 6 February. The new line will include waterproof jewellery that is guaranteed not to tarnish and can be personalised and engraved in 18-carat gold PVD coating. Each of the 82 stackable pieces in the…
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15 JanuaryDesigners
Von Kรถck unveils new Valentines lines
Austrian jeweller Von Kรถck has unveiled two new lines ahead of Valentine’s Day. The first line is called Am Ohre and is Von Kรถck’s first customised jewellery line offering 17 different precious and semi-precious jewels. Von Kรถck has selected four stones to choose from; synthetic ruby, green quartz prasiolite, synthetic…
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15 JanuaryNews
Hallmarking falls 17.6% in 2023
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 17.6% in 2023. In total 8,031,340 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2023 compared with 9,745,285 in 2022, a decline of 1,713,945. Gold hallmarking dropped 12.2% from 4,012,145 pieces hallmarked down to 3,521,940. However, gold 999 saw…
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12 JanuaryDesigners
Dior unveils Gem Dior
Dior has announced the launch of its newest collection entitled Gem Dior inspired by the fabric samples pinned to the walls of Christian Diorโs Ateliers. The company stated that the multiple facets of each piece follow one another in an “organised jumbleโ. Gem Dior is enriched in 2024 with new…
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8 JanuaryRetailers
Loquet opens new flagship boutique
British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgraviaโs Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…
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3 JanuaryRetailers
JQ Diamonds selected for Faberge West Midlands debut
JQ Diamonds has been chosen as the only West Midlands stockist for Fabergรฉ as it celebrates its 180-year anniversary with a capsule collection. This collection comprises the Colours of Love rose gold diamond and ruby fluted โ180โ egg pendant, as well as the 180 limited-edition rose gold and ruby mini…
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Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberManufacturers
Hallmarking drops 3.5% in November
Hallmarking dropped by 3.5% in November, from last monthโs 896,622 to 865,515, according to new data from the Birmingham Assay Office. Despite the overall drop the number of gold pieces hallmarked rose 4.9% to 405,935, up from 387,058. This increase was driven mostly by a 10.4% in 375 gold from…
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11 DecemberDesigners
Tabayer set to launch in Harrods
Tabayer has announced that it is set to be stocked on the 1st floor of Harrods in December. Founded in 2021 by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, Tabayer has fast evolved into a coveted fine jewellery brand. Over the last few months, celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle,…
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8 DecemberRetailers
Seol and Gold launches its first Menโs Collection
Seol and Gold has unveiled its first-ever Menโs Collection The new collection features a mix of chunky chains, single hoops, classic chains and bracelets as well as signet rings and necklaces. The new collection also includes Seol + Gold classics in extended sizing, styled for men. The pieces in the…
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