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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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneNews
Hallmarking surges 69.5% in May
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 69.5% to 842,236 in May 2022, up from 496,964 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 31.8% to 336,108, against last year’s 254,995. Silver saw an increase of 118.5% year-on-year, from 212,299 to 463,849.…
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13 JuneProduct Launches
Brilliant Earth launches men’s fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brand’s signature men’s wedding bands, featuring 93% recycled gold and 99.8% recycled silver. The 22-piece collection features an assortment of cable chains, engravable pendant, engravable cufflinks, and ID bracelets. Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…
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9 JuneProduct Launches
Fabergé presents ‘Colours of Love’ ring for Pride
Fabergé has launched its ‘Colours of Love’ yellow gold diamond and sapphire trans flag fluted eternity ring, in celebration of Pride month. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and decorated with pink and blue sapphires and diamonds, recreating the colours of the Trans flag. Continuing its charity partnership…
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7 JuneAppointments
Birmingham Assay Office elects new Guardians
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced the election of four new Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate. They are Carla Goodfellow, Petro Nicolaides, Rachel Eade and Charles Barwell. The role of ‘Guardian of the Standard of Wrought Plate in Birmingham’ was defined within the 1773 Act of Parliament that…
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6 JuneProduct Launches
Matilde Jewellery launches Kaleido Collection
Matilde Jewellery has launched its debut lab-grown precious gemstone designs with its new sustainable Kaleido Collection, made using Earth-friendly materials. The collection features emeralds, coloured sapphires, rubies, and alexandrite stones, with each piece crafted from 14k recycled yellow gold. Overall, the collection includes a bracelet, two necklaces, a charm, ear…
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1 JuneRetailers
Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager
Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the company’s new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…
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May- 2022 -31 MayRetailers
Ania Haie unveils Neon Nights collection
Ania Haie has announced it will launch the brand’s new Neon Nights collection in July 2022, demonstrating a “playful take” on the colour-pop trend. Each piece is crafted from 925 sterling silver with rhodium or 14kt gold plating, and is wrapped in neon enamel in shades of pink, green, yellow…
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27 MayRetailers
SVP expands ‘successful’ Amelia Taylor collection
SVP has announced it is expanding its collaboration with Amelia Taylor by adding a new adjustable ring to the collection. The jeweller said the collection has been “such a success” that it is launching a new ring which will be available in recycled sterling silver and 18 carat gold vermeil.…
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24 MayProduct Launches
Nour By Jahan presents Rainbow Jolie collection
Nour By Jahan has launched its latest Rainbow Jolie collection, comprising multi-coloured sapphires which are set beside a brilliant cut diamond set in 18k white gold. Each sapphire comes in a variety of mixed cut stones, and Nour By Jahan said no combination will be the same. Additionally, the sapphires…
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23 MayRetailers
Diamnet launches sustainable jewellery brand
Diamnet has launched a new jewellery brand, Hayes and Lake, in a bid to help jewellers differentiate their laboratory grown diamonds from natural alternatives. This is reportedly the first fully branded jewellery range launched to sell exclusively through retailers using laboratory grown diamonds. The brand “embraces” fashion as well as…
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