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- 2023 -26 JulyDesigners
Goossens unveils soleil medal necklace for summer
The house of Goossens has unveiled its latest piece, a soleil medal necklace created in celebration of summer. The Goossens medal has been reinterpreted with a luminous hand-sculpted sun and adorned with a carnelian stone. The medal comes as part of the Talisman Astro Sun Necklace which is brass soaked…
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25 JulyRetailers
Monica Vinader receives Sustainability Award from HM The Queen
Jeweller Monica Vinader has received the 2022 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development from Her Majesty The Queen at the jeweller’s Holkham headquarters. Her Majesty then presented a commemorative crystal trophy, as well as The Queen’s Awards flag that the business can fly for the next five years. Founded…
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25 JulyNews
Job for CNC jewellery machine operator for bangles & rings
We require an operator to work on a CNC jewellery cutting machine, they must have relevant experience, also knowledge in soldering & polishing of 22 carat Gold. Knowledge of coral draw software necessary.
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24 JulyDesigners
Boodles unveils Savoy collection to mark 10th anniversary
Fine jewellery brand Boodles has unveiled the Savoy collection to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the two companies partnership. The line is Inspired by the Art Deco design of the Savoy Hotel and comprises a necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings. All pieces feature radiant cut diamonds set in Single Mine…
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24 JulyDesigners
Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery achieves Butterfly Mark
Bespoke jewellery designer Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery in Portsmouth has achieved the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark. Since 1998, Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery has used ethical and sustainable practices to create ‘Jewellery for Life’ under the creative and business leadership of its eponymous founder. The brand has also incorporated circular economy into…
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20 JulyRetailers
Steven Stone launches new Barbie collection
Fine jewellery and diamond expert Steven Stone has launched its new Barbie collection inspired by the Barbie movie releasing on 21st July 2023. The collection features a pendant, a pair of earrings and an infinity ring and has been designed by Maxwell Stone, creative director of Steven Stone. The first…
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19 JulyDesigners
MJ Jones unveils second drop of ‘Pearl Skies’ collection
MJ Jones has launched the second drop of its Pearl Skies collection which is a continuation of the same seven-piece collection which launched last August. Following the success of the first Pearl Skies collection, the second part of the collection is launching in two drops, namely Volume 1 and Volume…
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17 JulyDesigners
Arvino launches new Molten collection
Arvino has launched its new Molten collection curated by Arvino designer, Arvind Agarwal. The new collection includes uneven textures and curves, which according to Agarwal “celebrates the beauty of embracing hardship”. For the Molten collection, Baroque pearls are combined with 18K gold vermeil or sterling silver, using recycled metals. The…
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17 JulyDesigners
Deakin and Francis launches the Marine Collection
Deakin and Francis has announced the launch of the Marine Collection, inspired by the “beauty of the ocean”. The line includes 18ct gold cufflinks, 925 sterling silver ladies’ bracelets, keyrings, and crystal decanters. At the centre of this collection is the 18ct white gold shark head cufflinks with moving jaw…
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14 JulyTrade Organisations
Hallmarking falls 13.5% in June
The number of pieces hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices was down 13.5% with 666,658 pieces hallmarked in June 2023 compared with 770,358 pieces in June 2022. This is yet another month of decline after hallmarking in May dropped 30% year-on-year. Gold hallmarking was down 7.6% with 277,008 pieces…
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