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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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberEvents
โCarving Timeโ exhibition hits House of Hatton
London College of Fashion, UAL has announced the launch of a new exhibition entitled Carving Time, featuring the work of artist Tarek from ZaโAtari Refugee Camp, Jordan. Tarek, a former construction worker from Daraa, Syria, fled to Zaโatari in 2012 along with his wife and five children. During his time…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Emily Mortimer Jewellery launches Hera Collection
This week saw the launch of Emily Mortimerโs latest collection, โHeraโ, which marks the first diamond and gold collection from the designer.ย ย The new pieces comprise of gold and white gold studs, rings, hoops and necklaces, all created with ethically sourced diamonds. The collection, named after the Greek โQueen of…
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4 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Third of UK gold jewellery sold online suspected as fake, warns BHC
A third of โgoldโ jewellery being sold online is suspected to be unhallmarked and therefore may be fake, raising concerns that UK consumers are being duped by internet traders, according to data released today from the British Hallmarking Council (BHC). A 10-day internet sweep by WRi Group in partnership with…
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Oct- 2019 -24 OctoberCrime
Police launch appeal after burglary at Randalstown jewellery store
Police have appealed for information following the burglary of a large amount of jewelleryย in a store in Randalstown, Northern Ireland. Sometime between 3.00am and 6.30am the premises was entered and a large quantity of jewellery stolen on Main Street on Wednesday. Some of the items stolen included approximately rolled…
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15 OctoberMetal Prices
Silver and platinum up in September hallmarking
Both the number of silver and platinum pieces hallmarked in September 2019 increased by 4.5% and 14.4% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Silver hallmarked pieces increased from 361,441 to 377,587 and platinum items increased from 23,055 to 26,383 during the month. However, this was offset…
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11 OctoberE-Commerce
E-Commerce Handbook Case Study: Ruby & Oscar
Give me a brief description of your business Ruby & Oscar was established in 2018. We offer lab created and natural, semi precious stones set within a selection of silver and gold designs. Operating solely online, we are able to pass on excellent savings directly to our customers. What is…
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7 OctoberManufacturers
Diamond market slows ahead of Christmas period, Rapaport reveals
According to Rapaport, Diamond market sentiment was at its weakest last month after the Hong Kong show demonstrated a slowdown in Chinese demand. With the number of diamonds on RapNet declining by 3.3% in September to 1.45 million, buyers from mainland China are said to be cautious, as the US-China…
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3 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with United Nations Global Compact to advance SDGs
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to help develop best practice impact case studies for building awareness and educating key stakeholders on how businesses can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The RJC Code of Practices standard aligns with…
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3 OctoberManufacturer Files
Manufacturer Files: Masonic Jewellery.co.uk
Masonic Jewellery.co.uk has been passed through several different hands over the past 100 years, under different owners and even different names, but the tooling and the knowledge has remained consistent over the course of a century,โ says Mike Jeffreys, owner and director of the manufacturer which provides authentic Freemason/masonic jewellery…
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Sep- 2019 -27 SeptemberDesigners
Rennรฉ Jewellery launches first ever menโs collection
Mother and daughter design duo Helen and Annie Rennison, have today announced the launch of the first menโs collection for Rennรฉ Jewellery. The collection comprises rings, bracelets, chains and charms, all made from sterling silver, 18ct gold and a variety of vibrant semi-precious stones. According to the brand, the launch…
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