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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May- 2020 -5 MayCrime
ยฃ100,000 of rings stolen from Beaverbrooks store
Police in Midlothian, Scotland are appealing for information following the theft of over 100 wedding rings worth over ยฃ100,000 from a Beaverbrooks store in Loanhead. The incident happened around 11.10pm on Friday, 1 May, 2020, at the jewellery store located within Straiton retail park. The suspect allegedly forced the metal…
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1 MayCoronavirus
Vicenzaoro and Oroarezzo shows to go ahead as Italy eases lockdown
The Italian Exhibition Group is set to now hold two of its annual jewellery fairs after the Italian government has signified an ease to the nationwide lockdown.ย Vicenzaoro September 2020 will now be held as planned between 5 September and 9 September at the Vicenza Expo Centre. It is one…
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Apr- 2020 -28 AprilAdvice
How to clean your jewellery at home
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, itโs now more important than ever to clean your jewellery and make sure that itโs free from germs and debris. Although jewellery stores are not currently open in line with BRC advice, itโs easy enough for you to clean your own jewellery at…
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23 AprilAuctions
Fellowโs Watches breaks house record
Fellowsโ Watches auction revealed it has broken a record for the number of bidders at one of their timed auctions.ย The sale, which ended on 20 April, had a total of 1,150 registrants on the auctioneerโs platform, with an additional 400 on The-Saleroom.com.ย The 1,600 total buyers was the highest…
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17 AprilCoronavirus
Hallmarking falls by 35% as coronavirus impact hits
The extent to which the coronavirus outbreak has impacted UK hallmarking has been revealed as the latest figures show both the number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked during March fell by over 30% each. The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in March 2020 decreased by 32.3% and…
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14 AprilAuctions
Vicar of Dibley pendant goes to auction
A cross pendant that featured in BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley will be auctioned at Fellows Auctioneers.ย The 18ct gold ‘Heera’ diamond cross pendant was created in conjunction with the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) and designed by actress Dawn French.ย The pendant has an estimated price between ยฃ500 and…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
Theo Fennell launches online auction for charity
Theo Fennell has announced that it is hosting a seven day silent auction on its website, with a percentage of proceeds going towards the Kensington and Chelsea Foundationโs Covid 19 Appeal. The British fine jewellery and silverware brand said that the auction will feature five โone-of-a-kindโ pieces, all of which…
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Mar- 2020 -23 MarchDesigners
Lebrusan Studio launches ready-to-order engagement rings
Lebrusan Studio has announced the launch of a โcompactโ new selection of ready-to-order engagement rings, entitled The Candy Pop collection. The collection, named after its โpalette of sweet pastel huesโ, features four hand-crafted rings with Sri Lankan sapphires in assorted colours and shapes. Each gemstone was hand-selected by the sustainable…
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20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri.ย As the first jewellery designer…
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19 MarchEconomy
Gold and silver down double digits in February hallmarking
The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in February 2020ย decreased by 13.3% and 25.3% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased from 281,938 to 244,558 and silver items decreased from 344,104 to 257,212 during the month. Additionally, palladium decreased by 70.3%…
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