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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Mar- 2023 -10 MarchManufacturers
Tiffany ranks last for ethical practices among jewellers, study finds
The Good Shopping Guide has published its rankings on 18 jewellery brands, in which Tiffany and Co. secured the lowest points for its ethical practices. The Good Shopping Guide is an independent research organisation which has been researching and publishing ethical scores on many of the โworldโs biggest brandsโ since…
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10 MarchDesigners
Ananya Fine Jewellery launches โChakra Iconโ collection
Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new collection titled โChakra Iconโ. The Chakra braceletโs signature design codes are 18-karat white, rose and yellow gold, offering โenduring allure and universal appealโ. Each piece is handcrafted in London and draws upon decades of savoir-faire while its gemstones reflect Ananyaโs…
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7 MarchDesigners
Orelia launches Orelia and Joe menswear collection
Orelia has announced the launch of its new menswear collection for spring/summer 2023 named โOrelia and Joeโ. The styles in the collection include a mixed metal spinning ring, a linear clicker hoop earring, a round box chain necklace in gold or silver, a silver rope chain necklace, a T-bar drop…
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7 MarchNews
Historic Spencer-Churchill necklace on sale for first time ever
High-end jewellery shop Hancocks London has announced that the famous Spencer-Churchill necklace will be on the market for the first time in history for ยฃ125,000. The necklace derives its name from John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, who in 1875 created it for his wife Frances.ย Described as an โintricate…
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3 MarchNews
Lucy Quartermaine launches new gold collection
Lucy Quartermaine has recently launched a new gold collection made up of pre-existing pieces remade in gold as well as a few new jewellery pieces.ย The new collection launched in February and it is designed not only for stylish occasions, but also for everyday outings. New pieces from various collections…
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2 MarchRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers receives first King Charles hallmark
Independent retailer Bradleyโs Jewellers York has become one of the first people to have a piece of jewellery with the new hallmark of King Charles II. Owner Kay Bradley was able to get a Fabergรฉ Yorkshire Rose Egg Surprise Locket in 18k white gold stamped with the hallmark at the…
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2 MarchNews
New Trustmark Scheme relaunched in March
The worldโs first consumer online assurance scheme for the jewellery industry, the Trustmark Scheme, relaunched on 1 March with the support of all four UK Assay offices for the first time.ย It was first launched in 2012 by the Edinburgh Assay office to reassure consumers that hallmarked jewellery was not…
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Fei Liu launches new Lilia collection
Birmingham-based eponymous brand Fei Liu Fine Jewellery has launched its newest collection, Lilia, which is inspired by the beauty and symbolism of the lotus flower. The collection is a tribute to the resilience, growth, and purity that the flower represents. The new line of jewellery includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and…
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28 FebruaryDesigners
Amanda Coleman launches โSunflowerโ collection
British jewellery designer Amanda Coleman has launched her new collection titled โSunflowerโ. The pieces are handmade in sterling silver or 22ct gold vermeil with a choice of black oxidised silver or freshwater pearl centre. The collection is inspired by the โbeauty of sunflowersโ and is aimed at creating a โsense…
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24 FebruaryDesigners
Theo Fennell launches scrimshaw pearls collection
Theo Fennell has collaborated on a collection of four one-of-a-kind pearl designs with Central St Martins graduate Tabitha Charlton featuring the ancient technique of scrimshaw. As part of his ongoing Gilded Youth initiative, Fennell invited Charlton to collaborate on a series of designs. The four 18ct gold and pearl pieces…
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