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- 2021 -15 JanuaryEconomy
Hallmarking down by 12.1% in December
The total number of pieces hallmarked during December 2020 decreased by only 12.1% compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased 4.7% from 290,186 to 276,475 and silver items decreased17.7% from 326,442 to 268,709. Platinum hallmarking also…
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8 JanuaryAuctions
Fellows to auction historic Russian Imperial Guard locket
Fellows auction house is set to sell a historic Russian Imperial Guard miniature helmet locket from former Fabergé head workmaster for an estimate of £1,800 – £2,400 on 21 January 2021. The 1885 locket depicts the headwear of the Imperial Guards’ Horse Regiment in the Russian Empire. The designer, Erik…
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5 JanuaryNews
Hancocks London launches January jewel of the month
Hancocks London has released its Jewel of the Month series which features a Scottish Gold Hardstone Bulla-Style Locket Fringed Pendant, priced at £3,850. Dated back to circa 1870, the pendant measures 3.6cm in width with an “Etruscan-inspired bulla” design which features a flower motif with a gold bead centre surrounded…
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberCelebrities
Matilde Mourinho launches eponymous jewellery brand
Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix, daughter of legendary football manager José Mourinho, has launched a new sustainable jewellery brand. Named ‘Matilde’, the brand has been made to “inspire change” in an industry known for its “devastating impact” on the environment and communities around the world. ‘Matilde’ uses recycled gold and lab-grown…
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15 DecemberQ&A Sessions
Interview: Jennifer Georgeson, founder and CEO of So Just Shop
So Just Shop is a jewellery, accessory and homeware marketplace working directly with women-led artisans from some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe. Jewellery Focus sat down with the business’ founder and CEO, Jennifer Georgeson, to discuss empowering women, sustainability in business and navigating the difficulties resulting from…
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15 DecemberDesigners
Alkemistry launches personalised Iqra collection
The Alkemistry has announced the release of Iqra, a new “one-of-a-kind” collection which has a historical inspiration behind the pieces. Translating as “read” in Arabic, Iqra adopts an ancient engraving technique but with a contemporary twist. Customers can design their own unique necklace by choosing a gemstone and then personalising…
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15 DecemberNews
Betts Group adopts SMO gold manufacturing
Betts Group has marked its 260th anniversary by announcing the use of responsibly sourced gold in all of its manufactured gold products. The group has revealed that it will now be using ‘Single Mine Origin’ (SMO) gold to manufacture all of its gold products. The company first began offering SMO…
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10 DecemberNews
Lark & Berry launches ‘Clean Cool Cultured’ collection
Lark and Berry has launched a new ‘Clean Cool Cultured’ jewellery range, which features pieces that are made with 14 karat yellow gold and reportedly encompass the brand’s ethos. The range is reportedly a combination of “clean diamonds” which are environmentally friendly, and hold the same quality as its mined…
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4 DecemberDesigners
The Alkemistry launches new Selfridges pop-up shop
The Alkemistry launched a new pop-up shop at Selfridges yesterday (3 December), offering customers three “innovative” experiences on the store’s ground floor. Customers will have the choice of designing an affirmation bead bracelet, weaving their own silk and gold bracelet, or engraving a crystal necklace with their favourite word or…
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3 DecemberNews
Vanleles launches capsule collection
Vanleles has announced the launch of its new capsule collection featuring earrings with interchangeable precious stone droplets. The new earrings form part of the Nile Collection and are available in different sizes and an assortment of colours. Founded by designer Vania Leles in 2011, the creations are said to be…
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