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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Feb- 2020 -5 FebruaryRetailers
William May reveals most popular engagement rings
Vintage jeweller William May has revealed the five most popular engagement ring trends following online research conducted by the jeweller. For the research, the jewellers analysed 1,000 Instagram posts which included the hashtag #engaged to discover the biggest engagement ring trends at the start of the year.ย ย The data analysis…
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3 FebruaryAuctions
England brooch sells for ยฃ1,200 at action
An England brooch formerly owned by Sir Bert Millichip has sold for over ยฃ1,200 at an auction, it has been revealed. The 18ct gold diamond England crest brooch which belonged to a former West Bromwich Albion and Football Association chairman was sold at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham. The brooch, owned…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryDesigners
EC One launches menโs engagement rings
EC One announced it has created a new engagement ring for men, entitled the โMarry Me Menโs Engagement Ringโ. The ring has been launched in the run up to Bachelorโs Day, an Irish tradition whereby women propose to their partner on Leap Day. The ring is available in a choice…
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30 JanuaryDesigners
Sacred Gold to open West End store
Sacred Gold will be opening its firstย stand-alone store and studio in Londonโs West End, with a new site opening on Berwick Street, Soho this coming March. The two-floor, 700 sq ft store will showcase the brandโs premium jewellery collection on the upper floor, while a basement piercing studio will…
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29 JanuaryTips
Important factors to consider when buying gold jewellery – What to know
Considered as the ultimate when it comes to luxury, gold will never run out of fashion. The mere mention of this elegant metal is already enough to catch anyoneโs attention. After all, who doesnโt adore or love shining pieces of gold jewellery? They make an elegant fashion accessory for people…
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22 JanuaryTips
3 Great Benefits of Collecting Jewellery – What to Know
Jewellery has always been part of human culture for nearly 75,000 years, all for varying reasons. It was once a symbol of power and royalty before modern society, but in recent decades, it serves as either a sentimental piece or a fashion statement.ย Whether itโs for vanity, style, or familial…
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17 JanuaryEconomy
Gold and silver fall in December hallmarking
The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in December 2019 decreased by 7.1% and 12.7% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased from 312,281 to 290,186 and silver items decreased from 373,756 to 326,442 during the month. Additionally, palladium decreased by 37.7%…
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15 JanuaryDesigners
Olivia Burton launches Motherโs Day collection
Designer Olivia Burton has announced the launch of a new collection in honour of Motherโs Day. The new collection, entitled โMum in a Millionโ, features earrings, bracelets or necklaces that are offset with delicate heart charms.ย Every charm features delicate etchings of handwritten โMumโ lettering, and is also adorned with…
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14 JanuaryUncategorized
Jana Reindhart raises funds for orangutan charity
Jewellery brand Jana Reindhart has announced the launch of a new piece that aims to raise funds for Ovaid, a charity that works towards the protection of orangutans.ย The piece, which features a hand-carved miniature monkey pendant swinging from a fine chain, has now been released. From every purchase made,…
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13 JanuaryDesigners
Sif Jakobs launches new collection
Sif Jakobs has announced the launch of its new Spring 2020 collection. The new collection, entitled Portofino, features a mix of โclassicโ styles inspired by medallions. The new pieces feature charms and pendants in silver and gold plated silver with the addition of zirconia stones.ย It also features small pendant…
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